Harare, Zimbabwe – Former Deputy Minister of Information, Bright Matonga, who was arrested last month for allegedly stealing farming equipment and subsequently released on US$600 bail by Chegutu Magistrate Evelyn Mashawakure, has been re-arrested.
His lawyer, Innocent Muchini of Muchini Attorneys, informed The Herald that Matonga was apprehended early this morning on charges of stealing irrigation pipes.
“He contacted me this morning about the issue,” Muchini stated. “The specifics of the allegations are unclear. I am on my way to Chegutu to handle the matter and will provide all details once I have the facts.”
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Matonga was initially arrested on June 25, 2024, facing accusations of stealing his tenants’ farm equipment worth US$500,000.
He appeared in court last Friday and was released on bail, with a court date set for August 22, 2024.
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