TWO Government officials in Tsholotsho district, Matabeleland North province, have been arrested for allegedly stealing seed and fertiliser worth more than $23 000 being distributed to farmers under the Presidential Inputs Scheme.
The inputs were meant for Mbamba ward 15 farmers.
Matabeleland North provincial agritex officer, Mr Dumisani Nyoni confirmed the theft.
He could not comment on the matter saying he was yet to receive the full report of what transpired.
“I can confirm that we have a case of theft of Presidential Inputs in Tsholotsho district. I, however can’t say much as I am yet to receive the full report,” he said.
National police spokesperson Chief Superintendent Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest of the two officers.
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