By A Correspondent| ZACC has arrested Mazowe District Agronomist, Joseph Garati, for Criminal Abuse of Duty. He has since appeared at Concession Magistrate court and was remanded out of custody on USD200.00 bail.

Allegations are that Garati who is employed by the Agricultural Extension Services recommended the engagement of
Kenrod Marangwanda for the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) commercial farmers’ joint venture programme.

The accused allegedly confirmed to
ARDA that Marangwanda had access to 100 hectares of land under irrigation, when in fact he did not have.

Acting on the recommendation, ARDA issued Agricultural Inputs for 100 hectares to Marangwanda.

As an Agronomist, Garati was responsible for verifying reports by agricultural extension officers.