Munyaradzi
Gotora (38), employed by Delta Beverages at their Hwange Depot, has been
dragged before the courts facing three counts of theft involving massive
consignments of Chibuku Super beer worth almost US$17 000.
According the
National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ), Gotora’s alleged heist spree
ran between 25 June and 9 July 2025, targeting beer loads bound for Binga and
surrounding areas.
“In one
incident on 26 June 2025, the accused is alleged to have sold 1 189 cases
valued at US$4 451.62 and failed to deposit the funds,” the NPAZ said. “He
falsified delivery invoices and claimed they were credit transactions with Gain
Cash and Carry but the documents were unsigned.”
A few days
later, on 30 June, the beer bandit reportedly pulled a similar stunt with 866
cases valued at US$3 242.30, again allegedly altering records and pocketing the
money.
But it was on 5
July that he is accused of going for the biggest gulp, allegedly selling 1 933
cases worth US$8 779, but only depositing US$2 110, converting the rest to
personal use.
“The stock
anomalies were picked up during routine audits and the police later recovered
receipts at the accused’s residence which linked him to the crimes,” the NPAZ
confirmed.
Gotora, who
appeared in court this week, has been remanded in custody and will return to
court on 14 August.
While some
might joke that he tried to drink his way out of poverty, the courts are not
laughing.
For Gotora, it
is last orders behind bars. B Metro
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