Zimbabwe fraud case

The fraud trial of businessman Douglas Mpofu, an associate of political figure Mike Chimombe, has been moved to October 22, as legal teams prepare for a critical court showdown over allegations of fraud and misappropriation

Zimbabwe’s Vice President’s wife, Miniyothabo Chiwenga, was allegedly defrauded nearly $1 million by a Harare construction company.

Business partners Mike Chimombe and Augustine Mpofu have been denied bail in their fraud case, highlighting Zimbabwe’s crackdown on financial crimes.