Local government director faces fraud charges
Khonzani Ncube and five officials appeared in court for allegedly defrauding the state of ZWG360 644 and US$19 419.
Ministry of Local Government and Public Works Chief Director Khonzani Ncube and five other officials appeared in court on Friday facing fraud charges. They are accused of double-claiming travelling and subsistence allowances, causing prejudice to the State of ZWG360 644 and local authorities of US$19 419.
The six officials appeared before Harare magistrate Learnmore Mapiye at the Rotten Row Magistrates Court. Their arrest followed an investigation by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC).
The court appearance took place on Friday. The specific amount of ZWG360 644 represents the State's loss, while US$19 419 is the amount lost by local authorities.