Zimbabwe: Former Central Bank Governor Gono’s Bid to Avoid Trial in U.S.$3 Million Debt Case Hits a Snag

A bid by the former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor, Gideon Gono, to avoid trial in a US$3 million debt case has hit a snag after the High Court overturned the latest application for absolution.

Gono, in his personal capacity and as director of his associate companies, among them Lunar Chickens was dragged to the court for failing to settle a US$3 million loan owed to a South Africa-based firm, ASP Marketing CC.

The South Africa-based firm ASP Marketing, through Chambati, Mataka & Makonese…