Mphoko in shop wrangle

A Gweru based Christian organisation, Christianlove Church, has taken Vice-President Mphelekezela Mphoko's business entity, Choppies Supermarkets, to court claiming that it was illegally evicted from its rented premises in Mkoba 6, to pave way for the politician's business.

In an urgent application filed at the High Court, the church leaders accused management of Choppies of conniving with the property owner, Catering Industry Pension Fund (CIPF), to terminate their lease agreement and evict them.

In his affidavit, the church's secretary-general, Patrick Chiremba, said: "The crux of this instant application is that the respondents acting in connivance and clandestinely on April 20, 2015, have attempted dispossessing the applicant of its use, quiet enjoyment and occupation of certain premises known as Mkoba Complex, Mkoba 6, Gweru, under lease from 1st respondent."