MUTARE Town Clerk Mr Joshua Maligwa was yesterday arrested by investigators from the Zimbabwe Anti Corruption
Commission over criminal abuse of office charges he allegedly committed while
heading Rusape Town Council.
Maligwa was hauled to Rusape Central Police Station
together with Rusape housing director — Mr Laurence Mushayabasa — by the ZAAC
officials. Maligwa’s lawyer Mr Ashel Mutungura confirmed the arrest.
“It is true that he was picked by police and we are
currently at Rusape Police Station. The issue is about stands at Hwedza
turn-off which were said to have been repossessed and sold by council. We are
most likely to appear in court tomorrow,” he said.
Allegations against the duo were raised by Harare
businessman, Mr R Marova of Opleeves
Investments who accused them of clandestinely repossessing an industrial stand
from him which they went on to subdivide into 16 commercial stands.
The stand in question is located at the Wedza turn off
flyover. Mr Marova has title deeds to the property. It is alleged that after
subdividing Mr Marova’s stand, Maligwa went on to buy one of the stands which
points to conflict of interest.
Investigations carried so far revealed that Rusape town
council did not resolve to repossess the stand nor subdivide it. It is alleged
that the duo allegedly subdivided the stand without the knowledge of the
municipality and council only came to know of the matter when Mr Marova came to
enquire why there were some developments on his stand. Manica Post
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