Nehanda Radio reports that Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) Director General, Taguma Mahonde has been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) for massive corruption and corporate malpractices.

Speaking to Nehanda Radio, ZACC spokesperson Commissioner Thandiwe Mlobane investigations into the case are underway.

“Director General of Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency, Taguma Mahonde has been arrested by ZACC for fraud. Investigations are still ongoing,” she said.

Mahonde has been allegedly getting controversial benefits including money through school fees allowances while failing to produce receipts and invoices to account for the funds.