Sharon Jiyamwa
Herald Reporter
A 41-year-old Jairos Jiri, Association senior bookkeeper, has appeared in court facing charges of stealing US$7 595,99 from the organisation after allegedly converting part of the proceeds from a charity football match to his own use.
Stuart Jack appeared before Harare magistrate Mr Tapiwa Kuduhuzai, facing a charge of theft of trust property and was granted $100 bail.
He was ordered to reside at his given address, not interfere with State witnesses and report once every fortnight on Fridays at the CID Commercial Crimes Division, Northern Region.
Prosecutor Ms Chipo Muvhamba told the court that Jack, who is employed as a senior bookkeeper at Jairos Jiri Association School for the Blind in Rimuka, Kadoma, was entrusted with money raised from a charity football match between Highlanders and Dynamos.
The match, organised by Jairos Jiri Association to raise funds in support of people with disabilities, was played at Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo on February 15, 2026, under the management of the Premier Soccer League (PSL).
Jack was allegedly representing the association’s finance department during the event. After the match, the PSL reportedly handed over US$37 326,99 and R173,20 to Jack, who was expected to remit the money to the association.
However, the State alleges that he deposited only US$29 731 and ZAR173,20 into the organisation’s First Capital Bank account and converted the remaining US$7 595,99 to his own use.
The alleged offence was discovered by the association, which subsequently reported the matter to the police, leading to Jack”s arrest.
Nothing has been recovered.
He is expected to return to court on November 30, 2026.
