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Zinara finance director appears in court over abuse of fuel coupons
06 Jul 2019 at 05:08hrs | Views
Suspended Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) finance director Mudzingwa Simon Taranhike yesterday appeared in court facing charges of releasing 1 800 litres of fuel coupons without due process.
Taranhike, who appeared before magistrate Barbara Mateko, was released on free bail and was given August 5 and 6 as his trial dates.
Allegations are between April 1 to 3 at Zinara's Highlands offices, Taranhike abused the Zinara fuel facility and authorised the issuance of 1 800 litres of petrol (Redan Puma) coupons to a State journalist.
It is alleged Taranhike did not follow Zinara's due procedures, thereby causing his employer to be prejudiced fuel worth RTGS$6 354.
The prosecution alleged he acted contrary to his duties by showing favour to the State journalist.
Nothing was recovered.
Sebastian Mutizirwa appeared for the State.
Taranhike, who appeared before magistrate Barbara Mateko, was released on free bail and was given August 5 and 6 as his trial dates.
Allegations are between April 1 to 3 at Zinara's Highlands offices, Taranhike abused the Zinara fuel facility and authorised the issuance of 1 800 litres of petrol (Redan Puma) coupons to a State journalist.
The prosecution alleged he acted contrary to his duties by showing favour to the State journalist.
Nothing was recovered.
Sebastian Mutizirwa appeared for the State.
Source - newsday
