Mines official gets 18 months in jail for issuing licence to his mother - Zimbabwe Situation

Mines Official Jailed for 18 Months for Granting Licence to Mother

A Ministry of Mines and Mining Development official in Matabeleland South Province has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for criminal abuse of office after unlawfully issuing a mining prospecting licence to his mother. Rueben Ncube (42), a records officer, appeared before Gwanda Magistrate Progress Murandu, where he was convicted despite pleading not guilty. The magistrate cited overwhelming evidence in handing down the sentence. Ncube was s…

Mines official gets 18 months in jail for issuing licence to his mother - Zimbabwe Situation

Court Reporter AN official from the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, based in Matabeleland South Province, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for criminal abuse of office after unlawfully issuing a mining prospecting licence to his mother. Rueben Ncube (42), employed as a records officer, pleaded not guilty to the charge but was convicted by Gwanda magistrate Mr Progress Murandu, who cited overwhelming evidence. Ncube was sentenc…