By Correspondent
Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu have been arrested again, accused of falsifying documents to acquire a US$9.2 million tender to rehabilitate Council street lights.
The two, who are already incarcerated on other charges, were arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC).
In a statement ZACC said the two allegedly submitted false documents while applying for the tender.
“Sometime in May 2024, City of Harare readvertised a tender for two lots to fix street lights.
“Responding to the advert, Mpofu and Chimombe, acting for Juluka Enndo Joint Venture, misrepresented that they were compliant with the provisions of PPDPA.
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act is the premier law governing public tenders.
The objectives of the Act include ensuring that procurement is effected in a manner that is transparent, fair andhonest.
“They allegedly also submitted a financial report claiming it was audited by a consultancy company which investigations have revealed is not registered.
The two have a pending case in which they are accused of fraud under the Presidential Goat Scheme.
They have since been denied bail.
Harare Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa ruled that the State had proven beyond reasonable doubt that they were not suitable candidates for bail as prospects of conviction were high.
