HARARE — Truckeaze International Private Limited and its director, Simon Chirwa, have appeared in court over allegations that they diverted US$504,000 belonging to another company in connection with fuel transportation contracts involving deliveries to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The company and Chirwa are facing a charge of theft of trust property before Harare regional magistrate Marehwanazo Gofa.
The accused were released on remand, with no bail application being made. They were ordered to return to court on September 29 as investigations continue.
According to prosecutor Lawrence Gangarahwe, the alleged offences occurred between January and December 2025.
The State alleges that Chirwa, acting on behalf of Truckeaze International, approached Toddy Tsikai, a principal director of Mayville Investments, offering to transport various consignments for clients based in Zimbabwe and outside the country.
During the period in question, Mayville Investments reportedly handled the transportation of fuel consignments to GROUPSIL in the DRC.
The court heard that 118 fuel loads were transported under an arrangement in which payments for the deliveries were supposed to be made directly to Mayville Investments.
Tsikai allegedly provided Chirwa with the company’s banking details so that customers could transfer payment once the consignments had been delivered in the DRC.
However, prosecutors allege that Chirwa instead gave the clients his personal banking details.
As a result, payments relating to the 118 consignments were allegedly deposited into an account controlled by Chirwa rather than Mayville Investments.
The State further alleges that Chirwa subsequently converted the money for his personal benefit, with part of the funds allegedly being used to purchase trucks.
The alleged diversion of the payments caused Mayville Investments a financial loss of approximately US$504,000, according to the prosecution.
The allegations have not yet been tested in court, and Chirwa and Truckeaze International are presumed innocent unless and until convicted.
