The trial of businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu will continue this Friday, with the State expected to lead evidence from former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Dr John Basera.
Chimombe and
Mpofu were back in court this Thursday for the continuation of their trial
after the matter was adjourned at its initial start on Tuesday.
The State led
evidence from former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture,
Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Dr John Basera, who testified that it
was Mpofu who signed the contract in question, although both Mpofu and Mike
Chimombe were present during the meetings.
The trial is
set to continue this Friday, with Dr Basera expected to return to the witness
stand to provide further testimony.
The accused’s
legal team led by Professor Lovemore Madhuku further clarified what transpired
in the court.
“Today, the
State led evidence from Dr Basera, who outlined his version of events. He is
expected to return for further examination, and we will present our arguments
during the cross-examination phase,” Professor Madhuku said.
The testimony
marks a critical phase in the trial, as the State seeks to establish the roles
played by both accused in the alleged fraud case.
The duo was
arrested last year on allegations of defrauding the government of over US$7
million in a Presidential Goat Pass on Scheme. ZBC
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