In the aftermath of the “Zimdef funds abuse” accused Professor Jonathan Moyo’s ouster, government yesterday sent on forced leave the Zimbabwe Manpower Development Fund (Zimdef) chief executive officer Mr Fredrick Mandizvidza and top management to pave way for a forensic audit at the institution.
Besides Mr Mandizvidza, also sent on forced leave are the principal finance director and administrator Nicholas Mapute, the Human Resources manager Mr Ignatius Noah Kajengo, the corporate legal secretary Mr Servious Kufandada, the chief accountant Ms Ropafadzo Mukamba and the senior revenue manager Mr James Gombarago. Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Minister Professor Amon Murwira confirmed the development in a statement yesterday.
“The Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Professor Amon Murwira has decided to send the Zimbabwe Manpower Development Fund (Zimdef) top management on leave in terms of section 48 (2)(b) of the Manpower Planning and Development Act (Chapter 28:02).
“The chief executive officer Mr Fredrick Mandizvidza has been sent on forced leave together with the principal director finance and administration, the Human Resources manager, the senior revenue manager, the corporate legal secretary and the chief accountant,” read the statement from the ministry.
It added: “The CEO and his team have not been suspended, but have been sent on forced leave with full benefits to pave way for forensic audit. The six members will immediately proceed on leave for the period extending from December 13, 2017 to January 31, 2018. The Auditor-General has been requested to facilitate the process of carrying out this forensic audit.”
Professor Murwira has in the interim appointed Engineer Sebastian Marume as acting chief executive officer. Eng Marume is currently the director of Quality Assurance and Standards in the Ministry. “The ministry is committed to improving the performance of Zimdef in line with Government’s parastatal review programme,” he added.
The sending on forced leave of Zimdef top management and an order for a forensic audit follow reports of corruption at the organisation that was reportedly committed by former Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo and his then deputy Dr Godfrey Gandawa.
Prof Moyo is accused of siphoning over $400 000 from Zimdef in connivance with Dr Gandawa. Zimdef funds are meant to support students at tertiary institutions. The pair allegedly siphoned the money through shelf companies and Dr Gandawa’s personal account. At one point, Dr Gandawa bought personal furniture from the proceeds while Prof Moyo confirmed buying bicycles for people in his constituency. – state media
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You are very stupid like Jonzo how dare dream that Jonathan will one day be a President ? You are a day dreamer plse continue to dream BUT spare us time.
You certaily an go on top of the hills of Tsholotsho and shout the news for a Jonso come back. Few will be listening. Its new day in Zimbabwe.
Can the same happen to Hwange Colliery Makore and team for blowing up the $150m from government with nothing to show for it.
Jonso is the man, he gave the money to the poor, what did Chiwenga do with the millions of dollars looted from chiyadzwa, nonsense, witch hunting. Jonso for President. This man was doing a sterling job in Govt and for that the Mafia wanted to kill him. In a new and proper democratic era, this man is set to be President. Just watch this space.
Jonso, come to Tsholotsho any time and we will vote for you because you are a performer.They have been buying each other bigger things for 37 years and for humbly buying the humble people of Tsholotsho humble bicycles, you are on the run. You like everyone else have your own weaknesses but when it comes to representing us as the ”Hard to silence” people of Tsholotsho, we salute you.