Online Reporter
Zvikomborero Parafini
PHD Ministries founder Walter Magaya has been implicated in a drug trafficking scandal following a police raid at his hotel, where a significant quantity of drugs was discovered.
Yadah Hotel, represented by one of its directors, Mr Donald Makuvaza, pleaded guilty before Harare magistrate Lisa Mutendereki on charges of possession of unregistered and unapproved complementary medicines.
The case has been remanded until March 10 for plea recording.
The allegations state that on November 15 last year, detectives from CID Headquarters in Harare received a tip-off regarding unregistered and unapproved complementary medicines allegedly stored in one of the hotel’s rooms.
Upon their arrival, the detectives identified themselves and conducted a thorough search of the premises.
They discovered a variety of unregistered medicines, including metronidazole, clotrimazole, acyclovir topical cream, fluconazole tablets, cotrimoxazole pills, miconazole nitrate vaginal cream, CO Q10 vascular care, sodium bicarbonate injections, Stillen Aupatillin injections, and restorative lip balm — all in large quantities.
Additionally, the detectives uncovered Compounded Prescription Weekly forms indicating that the medicines were intended for an individual named Happiness Mavindire.
The State asserts that Yadah Hotel had no legal right to possess the unapproved complementary medicines and unregistered drugs.
Peter Tanyanyiwa