Ruling party councillor in court over relief maize theft

A ZANU PF Makonde councillor and three party youths appeared before Chinhoyi magistrate Brenda Dhliwayo accused of stealing drought relief maize meant for distribution among underprivileged members of the community.

Ward 8 councillor Wilbert Kanyama (46) and the three youths Gift Chikore (33), Tapiwa Handiseni (36) and Grahem Mareva (40) stand accused of stealing 26 bags of maize meant for the elderly in the Kenzamba area.

It is the State’s case that on November 11 last year, the quartet connived and diverted 26 bags of maize for personal use.

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