A Zanu PF linked Indigenisation Company has been implicated in the multi-million dollar NetOne corruption which forced the sacking of the Parastal’s chief executive officer Reward Kangai last week.
Kangai was sent on three months forced leave by NetOne board chairman Alex Marufu after the company’s new chief finance officer Sibusisiwe Ndlovu had discovered several financial irregularities on the Parastal’s balance sheets.
Marufu told Journalists in Harare on Monday Kangai connived with some Zanu PF linked companies in the NetOne corruption.
“We have discovered transactions with the following entities for the evidence of fraud or irregularities- Bopala which we understand is owned by Mr Agrippa Masiyakurima. Matters of interest include a deal to sell NetOne sim cards to 500 000 Zanu PF youths for which $80 000 was paid in advance. Of the 500 000 sim cards committed to, the actual number delivered was just under 3 000 which 3 000 was signed by NetOne staff at the weekend blitz at Zanu PF headquarters,” said Marufu.
“Also of interest is a contract to supply Eco-friendly towers for the base stations, which contract we believe was awarded without going to tender. Masimba Construction was contracted for the supply of the towers.
“Redan/Puma Energy, contract for the supply of fuel. Contracts with international providers such as, Gemalto, Nokia Siemens, Network, Covergys and Techotree,”Marufu anncounced.
Kangai last week accused Marufu of targeting him for allegedly resisting change which the board had introduced.
To express his anger Kangai wrote to the permanent secretary of Information and Communications Technology, Postal and Courier Services Sam Kundishora complaining of Marufu’s conduct.