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Court Reporter
THE trial of former Star FM programmes manager Tichafa Matambanadzo, who is accused of defrauding the broadcaster of over US$125 000 after diverting its advertising revenue to two companies he had interests in, was yesterday postponed to October 1.Matambanadzo, who is out of custody on US$150 bail, appeared before Harare magistrate Ms Anita Tshuma for a routine remand.
Mr Tungamirai Chakurira alleges that during the period extending from June 25 last year to May 15 this year, Matambanadzo hatched a plan to defraud Star FM.
He allegedly misrepresented to clients that Star FM did not have the capacity to produce certain programmes before indicating that he was the company’s agent through Hamtec and Onesay Investments companies.
Matambanadzo allegedly created fraudulent letters using Star FM letterheads purporting that the company had offered contracts to Hamtec and Onesay Investments companies to advertise on its behalf.
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