Zimdef donated to Zanu-PF

Youth, Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Minister Patrick Zhuwawo has defended the donation received by the Zanu PF Youth League from ZIMDEF through the Zimbabwe Youth Council saying it was done above board.

Zhuwawo made the remarks at the Phangani Vocational Training Centre graduation and prize giving ceremony in Filabusi Insiza district this Friday.

Minister Zhuwawo has come to the defence of Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Professor Jonathan Moyo following reports on the alleged misuse of ZIMDEF.

Zhuwawo said the allegation of corruption being levelled against Professor Moyo are misplaced.

He said Professor Moyo was merely facilitating the operations of the Zanu PF Youth League an affiliate of Zimbabwe Youncil Council.

"The donation from ZIMDEF was received by the council and forwarded to the Zanu PF Youth League for party programmes," said Zhuwawo.

Meanwhile the occasion saw 210 graduands being awarded with certificates after completing a two year course in technical and vocational studies.

The knowledge and skills acquired at the centre will help the graduands to create jobs and contribute to the country's economic development.

The Phangani Training Centre offers courses in brick and block laying, carpentry, hotel and catering studies and entrepreneurship development skills among others.

There are currently five vocational training centre in Matabeleland South Province.