23 June 2011
JUDGMENT in the case in which Energy and Power Development Minister Elton Mangoma is being charged with criminal abuse of office has been deferred indefinitely.
Mangoma is being accused of authorising the purchase of 5 million litres of diesel from NOOA Petroleum of South Africa without going to tender.
Justice Chinembiri Bhunu was expected to make a ruling on Mangoma’s application for discharge at the close of the State case yesterday.
The judge, however, informed both the defence and State counsels that judgment was not yet ready.
Justice Bhunu is now expected to set a new date for the judgment.
Ms Beatrice Mtetwa is representing Mangoma while Mr Chris Mutangadura from the Attorney-General’s Office is appearing for the State.
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