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Harare Deputy Mayor, Ex‑MP Nabbed in Land Fraud Bust
Harare Deputy Mayor, Ex‑MP Nabbed in Land Fraud Bust
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested City of Harare Deputy Mayor Councillor Rosemary Muronda and former Harare South legislator Shadreck Mashayamombe in connection with an alleged fraudulent sale of council land. The two are expected to appear in court soon.
Authoritative sources told this publication that social media claims suggesting Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume had been arrested are false and misleading, dismissing the reports as untrue.
In a statement, ZACC spokesperson Simiso Mlevu confirmed the arrests.
“The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission confirms the arrest of City of Harare Deputy Mayor Councillor Rosemary Muronda and former Harare South Member of Parliament Shadreck Mashayamombe on allegations of fraud involving the unlawful sale of council land. The two are assisting the Commission with investigations and will appear in court in due course,” said Mlevu.
ZACC said investigations into the alleged land fraud are ongoing.