FORMER Cabinet minister Nicholas Goche, who was facing a stocktheft charge, was yesterday acquitted by Bindura magistrate Tinashe Ndokera.
By SIMBARASHE SITHOLE
Goche (79) was being accused of stealing 18 steers valued at $18 000.
The State alleged that on November 13 2018, Goche sold 40 beasts to Honest Mupanedengu of Series Farm in Shamva.
Mupanedengu paid for the cattle through a bank transfer and collected 22 steers, leaving behind 18 steers.
On an unknown date last year, Goche allegedly disposed of the 18 steers without Mupanedengu’s consent.
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When Mupanedengu approached Goche to collect the remaining beasts, the ex-minister indicated that he had sold them. Carol Mupazviriwo represented the State.
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