Seven war veterans who invaded a farm in Zvimba have been
dragged to court. The seven who are executive members of Zvimba East Veteran
Investment Company (ZEVIC) invaded Porta Farm and illegally parcelled out
residential stands.
Joe Chimonyo (67), Muoni Conellious (59), Israel Gasa (42),
Agnes Siyakurima (54), Deliwe Muvhuti (65), Elina Chasi (64) and Solomon Nasho
(66), appeared before Harare magistrate Mr Dennis Mangosi charged with
unlawfully carrying out developments. They were remanded in custody to Monday
for their bail applications.
The court heard that the accused used their influential
positions to peg and sell stands for sale without local authority approval,
violating the Regional Town and Country Planning Act.
The alleged scam came to light after Parklands Primary
School discovered their earmarked playground area had been pegged for
development. They also discovered that roads had been opened through the school
grounds. The seven were arrested following an investigation by law enforcement
agents.
