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Ex-Harare Officials Charged in $20 Million Corruption Case

4/17/2025

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Former Harare Mayor Bernard Manyenyeni and ex-Acting Town Clerk Josephine Ncube face serious charges after their arrest by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission. Accused of manipulating a land development deal with Shelter Zimbabwe, their actions reportedly cost the city a staggering US$20 million. They are set to appear in court on April 16, 2025.

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Former Harare Mayor Bernard Manyenyeni and ex-Acting Town Clerk Josephine Ncube face serious charges after their arrest by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission. Accused of manipulating a land development deal with Shelter Zimbabwe, their actions reportedly cost the city a staggering US$20 million. They are set to appear in court on April 16, 2025.