Doubts about its effectiveness and allegations of corruption tarnish a contract farming program intended to reduce Zimbabwe’s reliance on maize imports.
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Former Public Service Minister, Petronella Kagonye, has been jailed for 16 months for stealing 20 laptops that were donated to public schools in Goromonzi.
Harare magistrate, Vongai Guwuriro, who sentenced her to 36 months, suspended 12 months for five years on condition of good behavior..
A former Cabinet Minister has been convicted of stealing donated school computers, a few days after another top government official was accused of allegedly converting to his use 700 tonnes of state fertilizer and maize seed destined for peasant farmers.
Harare magistrate, Vongai Muchuchuti,.
A Zimbabwean deputy minister arrested on allegations of stealing 700 bags of fertiliser and 30 tons of maize seeds meant for rural farmers, has been fired.