Parirenyatwa demands witness’ audio testimony

FORMER Health minister David Parirenyatwa yesterday demanded audio recordings of court proceedings after his lawyers noted anomalies in the transcript served by the State in a case in which he is accused of criminal abuse of office. The ex-minister stands accused of directing NatPharm board chairperson George Washaya to terminate Flora Nancy Sifeku’s contract in favour of Newman Madzikwa.

Parirenyatwa, who is represented by James Makiya, appeared before magistrate Elijah Makomo, who ordered the State to furnish the defence with the audio recordings.

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