Former Netone CEO acquitted on abuse of office charges

 

Zim Now Writer

Former NetOne chief executive officer Mr Lazarus Muchenje and seven executives have been acquitted on charges of abuse of office after the Supreme Court found them not guilty.

Muchenje had been accused of abuse of duty as a public officer for allegedly concluding three commercial agreements with Bankai International Private Limited of Mauritius and Bridgevoice Inc of the United States for value-added services, without the approval of the Board and the parent ministry.

Mr Muchenje was also said to have received benefits, including hiring security guards, purchasing furniture, renting luxury vehicles and approving an undervalued lease agreement without Board approval.

He was represented by Advocate Taona Nyamakura, instructed by Innocent Chingarande of Chasi Maguwudze.

The others acquitted were, Tanyaradzwa Chingombe, Darlington Gutu, Spencer Manguwa, Paradzai Chakona, Tawanda Sibanda, Tinashe Severa and Sharmaine Kadenhe.