Supreme Court awards UZ bursar US$320k

A BURSAR fired from the University of Zimbabwe after he refused to authorise transactions that were in contravention of the provisions of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act has been awarded damages amounting to US$323 046.

Vengai Mugabe brought to the attention of authorities the fact that all procurements whose value exceeded US$20 000 must be subject to a bid.

He challenged his dismissal with the Supreme Court awarding him US$323 046 for unfair dismissal.

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