The Mphokos are accusing Ncube of failing to remit the
money he received on their behalf from Choppies Enterprises Limited where they
were co-directors.
Court papers reveal that a pre-trial conference was held at
the Bulawayo High Court on Tuesday, but no agreement was reached despite Ncube
confirming that he received the money.
“Take notice that the parties in this matter convened a
meeting on March 27 and agreed on a joint pre-trial conference memorandum as follows:
In what currency was the sum of US$2,9 million disbursed by Choppies to
defendant (Ncube), whether the amount for legal fees was $400 000 or $200 000,
did the plaintiffs instruct and authorise defendant to pay the total amount of
$1 955 571 to Future Muvirimi?, Is there any portion of the settlement amount
due to plaintiffs that defendant has not paid to plaintiffs and if so how
much? Who should pay costs of suit and
on what scale?,” part of a joint pre-trial conference memorandum filed by
Mphokos’ lawyers read.
Mphoko is suing Ncube for allegedly “neglecting” to
transfer nearly US$1,5 million, part of an amount awarded to him and Siqokoqela
after a protracted ownership wrangle over retailer Choppies Enterprises Ltd.
Mphoko and his son sold their shares in Choppies
Enterprises for US$2,9 million (R43m), in a deal finalised in 2019.
In their suit, the Mphokos argue that since the deal’s
conclusion, the former Vice-President received US$517 500, while his son got
US$730 219 — leaving a balance of about US$1,5 million which they claim was
being held by Ncube. Newsday
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