Two Hurungwe Rural District Council (RDC) officials have been sentenced to 18 years in prison each, for $17,990 fraud.

Eng Romeo Mupamaonde, Alfred Makama & Batsirayi Nyamayaro of Anstand Investments were found guilty of defrauding council of funds meant for Chehoko Causeway bridge construction.

Apparently, corruption has been described as a major concern in the country.

Recently vice president Constantino Chiwenga described corruption as a security threat.

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