The late Minister, Amos Midzi
By Correspondent
ZANU PF Councillor for Seke Ward 11, Patson Chipunza has been arrested by ZACC on charges of fraudulently subdividing and selling land belonging to the late former Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Mr Amos Midzi.
In December 2022, the accused person fraudulently subdivided Subdivision 1 of Earling Farm in Beatrice and engaged an agent to advertise the subdivided land for sale.
The complainant Phillip Chapfunga saw an advert for the land and approached the agent.
He was referred to Chipunza, who was masquerading as the village head and owner of the land.
Acting on the misrepresentation, Chapfunga purchased a piece of land measuring 63 ha for US$29,000.00.
He made additional investment of US$41,000.00 on the farm infrastructure.
However, the fraud was discovered by a co-executor of the estate of the late Midzi.
The matter was reported to ZACC leading to Chipunza’s arrest.
Chipunza is appearing in court today.
Midzi, was found dead in his car at Munandi Farm in Beatrice nine years ago.
The death was noted as suicide after a one-litre bottle of poisonous methamidophos and sleeping tablets were recovered in the vehicle.
However, alternative versions allege he was murdered.
