Headmaster, bursar face arson charge

POLICE in Murewa have arrested the acting headmaster and bursar of Chemhondoro Primary School, accusing them of setting ablaze the administration office in a bid to destroy financial records following a visit to the school by government auditors.

The acting head, Douglas Matonzi (55), and bursar, Tendai Zambezi (28), are expected to appear in court today.

When NewsDay visited the school yesterday, top officials from the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, police and the Central Intelligence Organisation officials were at the scene, facilitating investigations.

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