By Geraldine Zaranyika Herald Reporter
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The trial of former Health and Child Care Minister David Parirenyatwa for alleged criminal abuse of office was rolled over to today by prosecutor Brian Vito for continuation of trial.
Parirenyatwa (68) was arrested for allegedly violating Section 174 (1) (a) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9:23.
Allegations are that Parirenyatwa abused his position as a public officer and directed NatPharm board chairperson Dr George Washaya to terminate the contract of Ms Flora Sifeku as managing director, allegedly showing favour to Mr Newman Madzikwa, who had once been sacked from the pharmaceutical company for reportedly selling donated drugs.
At the time he was fired in September 2009, Mr Madzikwa was NatPharm\u2019s Masvingo branch manager.
The indictment also revealed that Parirenyatwa had indicated that he required Ms Sifeku\u2019s services at the ministry\u2019s head office for an indefinite period.
The board, it is alleged, complied with the former minister\u2019s directive and gave Ms Sifeku and Mr Madzikwa six months contracts, each as managing director effective June 1 to November 30 this year.
It is alleged that Parirenyatwa\u2019s conduct created double dipping on NatPharm funds as the company was paying two salaries towards the managing director\u2019s position, thereby prejudicing it of a total of $30 006.
The State further alleges that Parirenyatwa\u2019s actions were prejudicial to the good administration of NatPharm and the Ministry of Health and Child Care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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