Former Zimbabwe Republic Police commissioner-general
Augustine Chihuri, who was recently taken to court by the Zimbabwe Electricity
Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) over a $407 000 power debt, has
now filed an appearance to defend notice with a view to challenge the
litigation.
According to the court papers, the former top cop incurred
the electricity debt at Inyika Farm situated in Shamva, Bindura district in
Mashonaland Central province.
The power utility issued the summons at the High Court
through its lawyers Chihambakwe, Mutizwa and Partners, claiming payment of the
outstanding amount, accusing Chihuri of breaching the parties’ contractual
agreement.
In its declaration, ZETDC said Chihuri, who was retired
from the force to pave way for the incumbent, Godwin Matanga, failed, neglected
and/or refused to settle the amount, prompting the power utility to approach
the court for recourse.
ZETDC is a Zesa subsidiary. The power utility said despite
several demands, Chihuri had reneged to fulfil his contractual obligation by
not paying for the power supplied at his farm.
The matter is pending. Standard
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