Health top official accused of criminal abuse of office seeks discharge

A TOP official in the Health and Child Care ministry Portia Manangazira, who was arrested for criminal abuse of office for allegedly facilitating the recruitment and training of 28 family members as community health workers, has filed an application for exception at the commencement of her trial.

Manangazira is also accused of authorising procurement of goods for US$280 529 without following due process.  She allegedly committed the offences at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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