Parents at Tamuka Government Primary School in Chitungwiza are demanding answers over an Isuzu KB300 allegedly purchased with school funds, but which is reportedly not registered in the institution’s name.
The vehicle, registration AGQ 9664, was purchased for US$31 500 from a local car dealer. Documents seen by Standard People show that the sale agreement was made out to Tamuka Government Primary School.
However, investigations indicate that the vehicle has not been registered with the Central Vehicle Registry in the school’s name.
Sources alleged that it was instead registered to the school head, Mavis Chiunye, although Standard People could not independently verify the claim.
Parents, speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of victimisation, also alleged that the vehicle lackedthe government white number plates and logbook required for state assets. They also claimed it is being used for the head’s private business.
Harare provincial education director Joram Mupunza said government property should never be registered in an individual’s name.
“I haven't received any report on the matter, but we will dispatch a team to investigate and establish the true position,” Mupunza said.
Chitungwiza district schools inspector Elisha Chamunorwa Kujeke said he was aware of procurement challenges, but not of any registration irregularities.
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“That cannot be. Property belonging to a public institution cannot be registered in an individual’s name. Give me proof so that I can institute investigations,” he said.
Tamuka Government Primary School’s School Development Association chairperson, Tendai Musaki, referred questions to the school head. Former deputy head Patrick Chakaipa, who witnessed the sale agreement, confirmed that when he left the school in January, the vehicle had not yet been registered in the school’s name.
Parents warned they would report the matter to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission if authorities fail to act.
When contacted, Chiunye declined to comment by phone and instead invited the reporter to visit the school.
