The president of Seventh Day Adventist North Zimbabwe Conference is under investigation for allegedly swindling the church of funds amounting to more than US$20 000.

The church’s foreign based auditors are currently combing through the church’s books following indications that Pastor Albert Mangwende, who has held the office of North Zimbabwe Conference president for 18 months, misused the church funds.

The allegations triggered an outcry within the church, hence the ongoing audit.

The church’s executive secretary of Zimbabwe East Union, Pastor Zibusiso Ndlovu confirmed the development.
The North Zimbabwe Conference falls under his jurisdiction.

“Indeed, we have an issue which involves Pastor Mangwende, but it is still under investigation. Therefore, I can’t disclose much, lest it disturbs the investigation.

“As many may be aware, SDA is a big church with a structure that has certain set standards to be adhered to and when one then fails to do so, it raises a lot of concerns.

“In our church, calling for an audit is open for everyone as long as they follow the proper procedures and state their case well,” he said.

Stressing that he cannot pre-empt the contents and background to the audit, Pastor Ndlovu said after the conclusion of the audit, the union will be able to make an informed decision.State media