By Court Reporter
Epidemiology and Disease Control Director in the Health Ministry, Dr. Portia Manangazira Monday appeared at the Harare Magistrates’ Court on allegations of misappropriating funds and fuel meant for training over 800 community health workers who were to raise awareness on Covid-19 in the country.
She appeared before deputy chief magistrate Bianca Makwande charged with four counts of criminal abuse of duty as a public officer.
Lancelot Mutsokoti and Ephraim Zinyandu appeared for the State while Harrison Nkomo represented Manangazira.
She is expected to apply for bail.

Sly Media Tv > Blog > Crime & Courts > Top Health Ministry Official Arrested for Fraud
Top Health Ministry Official Arrested for Fraud
Robert TapfumaneyiFebruary 22, 2021
posted on
Tags:Dr Managazira
the authorRobert Tapfumaneyi
All posts byRobert Tapfumaneyi
You Might Also Like
High Court Orders Compensation Of Negligent Shooting Victims
Robert TapfumaneyiSeptember 9, 2023
 A ZIMBABWEAN court has ordered authorities to pay US$13 000 to two victims of police brutality, who sued Zimbabwe...
Matanda Convicted Ove FAZ Shenanigans
Robert TapfumaneyiAugust 18, 2023
court-judgment GUTU Magistrate Mitchell Panavanhu has sentenced a Masvingo man to serve one year in ja allegedly involvingr an offence,...
Malawi Broadcaster Arrested For Operating Without A Licence
Robert TapfumaneyiAugust 18, 2023
 The proprietor of a Malawi broadcasting platform has been arrested and charged with illegal broadcasting, with the police also...
Dog Bite Victim Sues Brick-Making Company Over Savage Attack
Robert TapfumaneyiAugust 9, 2023
A ZIMBABWEAN man is suing a brick manufacturing company for more than US$15 000 in damages after he sustained severe...
Prison Defends Release Of Convicted Rapists
Robert TapfumaneyiAugust 9, 2023
 THE ZIMBABWE Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) has justified the release from prison of Bobby Makaza, a convicted rapist,...