Govt orders Mangoma to reimburse allowances

GOVERNMENT has ordered former Energy minister, Elton Mangoma to reimburse part of the allowances he received amid allegations that he was erroneously paid after termination of his services in 2013.

In a letter dated January 31 this year and addressed to Mangoma, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) alleged that the Renewal Democrats of Zimbabwe party leader continued to receive allowances payable to Cabinet ministers between August 23 and 31 2013 due to late notification of termination of his services.

According to the letter, which was signed by Stephen Dihwa, on behalf of the Secretary for Energy and Power Development, Mangoma is expected to reimburse $1 064,61 to the government.

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