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A BEITBRIDGE magistrate yesterday slapped Bindura Haulage Trucks with a $300 fine for illegally operating a private telecommunications system in the border town without a licence. The company through its Beitbridge manager Everisto Chipanga, 23, was convicted on its own plea of guilty to violating postal and telecommunications regulations.
The company was charged with operating an Icom (radio) system without a licence.
Beitbridge resident magistrate Gloria Takundwa ruled that the radio equipment be forfeited to the state.
Prosecuting, Jabulani Mberesi said as a manager for his company’s Beitbridge depot, Chipanga was charged with overseeing its operations in the border town.
He said the company acquired three Icom hand-held radios, which were later used by Chipanga and other workers.
The matter came to light on July 18 at around 10AM when police detectives acting on a tip off pounced at the company’s offices at number 18 Living Waters complex.
They then conducted a search of the premises and recovered the three radios with serial numbers 22006316-0, 22006317-7 and 22006318. Chipanga was asked to provide legal documents authorising the company to operate such a telecommunication service but he failed resulting in his subsequent arrest.
Online Reporter