Online Reporter
Danisa Masuku,Online Writer
FORMER Highlanders Chief Executive Officer Brian Busani Moyo, who was found guilty on Tuesday of defrauding the team, US$2000 in a player transfer deal, has been sent for community service assessment, indicating that he will be handed a non-custodial sentence.
Moyo appeared on Wednesday afternoon for sentencing before Bulawayo Provincial magistrate Richard Ramaboea. The court has been adjourned, awaiting his return from assessment.
He is being represented by Victor Kucherera and Thamani Ncube of Wallace Law chambers.
The case centres on the transfer of two players from Bulawayo Chiefs FC to Highlanders FC in December 2024 — striker Never Rauzhi and midfielder Malvern Hativagoni.
According to court papers, initial negotiations pegged Rauzhi’s fee at US$25 000 and Hativagoni’s loan fee at US$15 000. Moyo allegedly negotiated the price down, but the first deal collapsed.
After several weeks, former Bulawayo Chiefs administrator Andrew Mandigora re-opened discussions, and the clubs agreed on US$13,000 for Rauzhi and US$1,000 for Hativagoni. In March this year, the Highlanders executive authorised payment, with dual signatures required for withdrawals.
Upon being arrested, Mandigora admitted to working with Moyo to inflate the price to Highlanders, claiming the club paid US$23 000, while Bulawayo Chiefs were informed the deal was worth US$18 000.
The US$5 000 difference was allegedly split, with Mandigora pocketing US$3 000 and Moyo taking US$2 000.
