Return ‘stolen’ millions, ministers ordered

THE High Court has ordered two ministers to reimburse Treasury ZiG200 million which was meant to cater for the welfare of the poor, the elderly and other vulnerable citizens in the country.

Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare minister July Moyo and his Higher and Tertiary Education ministry counterpart Fredrick Shava allegedly dipped their hands into critical funds in their respective ministries without seeking approval from the Treasury.

Former opposition lawmaker Marvellous Kumalo took the two ministers to court accusing them of disregarding the provisions of the Public Finance Management (Treasury Instructions), 2019 and that of the Constitution.

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