CCC activists’ application for discharge dismissed

CHIEF magistrate Faith Mushure has dismissed an application for discharge filed by Citizens Coalition for Change members Joanah Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri who are being accused of spreading falsehoods to tarnish the country’s image after they were reportedly kidnapped and dumped in rural Bindura.

The duo had filed for discharge at the close of the State case in which 10 State witnesses testified.

In dismissing their application, Mushure said the State had proved essential elements of the charge against the accused.

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