Ex-Harare chief building inspector’s trial date set; answers needed for approving Katsimberi’s plan

By Agencies

THE trial of Harare City Council’s former chief building inspector, Roy Nyabvure, who is facing charges of criminal abuse of duty will resume on November 7 this year.

Nyabvure, according to investigations, allegedly unprocedurally approved a building plan for property developer George Katsimberis on February 23, 2017. 

The plan was used to build a showroom that was later demolished by the city council of Harare. 

The alleged illegal structure was built on stand Number 19559 Harare Township, otherwise known as 19559 Corner Teviotdale and Whitwell Road.

Katsimberis  was a construction partner at one of Pokugara Properties’ sites. 

It is alleged that Katsimberis went on to present the plan to Pokugara Properties, misrepresenting that it had been duly approved

Acting on this alleged misrepresentation, Pokugara Properties sanctioned the construction of a house on the site. After the completion of the building, Pokugara Properties was served with a notice of demolition by City of Harare. 

The local authority highlighted that the building had to be demolished as it had been erected without an approved plan.

Nyabvure is denying the charge.