High Court judge Justice Charehwa ordered Commissioner General of the Police, Augustine Chihuri, to pay former officer Anatos Mpofu, his terminal benefits of $58 131 within 14-days. In the event, that Chihuri does not comply he will be jailed 30 days for contempt of court.
Justice Charehwa ruled,
That the first respondent (Chihuri) be directed to comply with the order of the High Court number HC09/11 within 14 days from the date of order. In the event of first respondent failing to comply with paragraph (1), that the respondent be held to be in contempt of court and be imprisoned for a period of 30 days.
Mpofu accused Chihuri of reneging on an earlier court order to pay him his benefits in 2010. Said Mpofu
I obtained an order against first respondent (Chihuri) that he should effect payment of damages to me in lieu of reinstatement in the sum of $58 131 being arrear salaries, bonuses, accommodation, leave days and medical services, a lump sum pension of $6 101 and monthly pension of $97 until my death plus cost of suit.
Be that as it may, notwithstanding the clear and unambiguous wording of the said High Court order and judgment, the first respondent (Chihuri) has incessantly breached the same with impunity, as it were, much to my frustration.
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