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Ex-MDC-T MP jailed 2 years for theft
22 Feb 2014 at 18:09hrs | Views
Former MDC-T Buhera South legislator Tangwara Matimba, who was convicted of theft of trust property after he sold a house on behalf of a couple living in the United States and pocketed $95 000, will spend the next two years behind bars.
Matimba (46), who owns Property Hopes Real Estate, was convicted by regional magistrate Mr Hosea Mujaya after a fully contested trial.
Mr Mujaya sentenced Matimba to seven years in prison before setting aside two years on condition of good behaviour. Another three years were suspended on condition Matimba restitutes $95 000 to the complainant on or before March 7 this year.
Mr Mujaya effected two years.
In passing the sentence, Mr Mujaya said Matimba's moral blameworthiness was high considering that he is a former Member of Parliament hence he tarnished the name of the august House.
He added that Matimba, as a businessman, committed the offence out of greed not need.
Matimba sold Liberty Madzingira's house to Brian Mafirambudzi for $95 000 and converted the money to his personal use.
Matimba (46), who owns Property Hopes Real Estate, was convicted by regional magistrate Mr Hosea Mujaya after a fully contested trial.
Mr Mujaya sentenced Matimba to seven years in prison before setting aside two years on condition of good behaviour. Another three years were suspended on condition Matimba restitutes $95 000 to the complainant on or before March 7 this year.
Mr Mujaya effected two years.
In passing the sentence, Mr Mujaya said Matimba's moral blameworthiness was high considering that he is a former Member of Parliament hence he tarnished the name of the august House.
He added that Matimba, as a businessman, committed the offence out of greed not need.
Matimba sold Liberty Madzingira's house to Brian Mafirambudzi for $95 000 and converted the money to his personal use.
Source - The Herald
