Tatenda Mikishoni, a human resources officer for the Chikomba district within the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, appeared in court last week facing serious charges of theft. Mikishoni is accused of misappropriating US$15,000 that was intended for the importation of a vehicle.
Harare Magistrate Dennis Mangosi granted Mikishoni bail set at US$300. He is scheduled to return to court on October 11 as investigations into the matter continue.
According to Prosecutor Rufaro Chonzi, the case revolves around an April transaction involving Sakura Vuta Dewatering (PVT) Ltd, which sought to import a Toyota Hilux Vigo Champ double cab 2020 model from Be Forward Japan. The company engaged Mikishoni, who had previously assisted them with similar transactions.
On April 29, Sakura Vuta Dewatering provided Mikishoni with a deposit of US$10,000 for the vehicle. However, Mikishoni allegedly deposited this amount into his personal account. The following day, the company paid an additional US$5,797 through their legal representatives, Rufu and Makoni Legal Practitioners, bringing the total amount received by Mikishoni to US$15,797.
Chonzi stated that Mikishoni was supposed to transfer US$15,190 to Be Forward’s account to cover the purchase price of the vehicle as per the invoice. It is alleged that Mikishoni only transferred US$4,588 to Be Forward and misappropriated US$10,602 for personal use. The financial discrepancy led Sakura Vuta Dewatering to report the incident to the police, which culminated in Mikishoni’s arrest. The investigation is ongoing as the court prepares for the next steps in this high-profile case.
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