Ex-Budiriro MP bail ruling date set

FORMER Budiriro legislator Costa Machingauta, who appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court on Tuesday for allegedly inciting violence and disorderly conduct, will know his fate on Friday when he returns to court for his bail ruling.

Machingauta yesterday appeared before Harare magistrate Ethel Chichera, who remanded him in custody to August 23 this year.

Prosecutor Polite Chikiwa said between August 1 and 15 this year, Machingauta connived with Amos Chibaya and posted on Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) WhatsApp groups mobilising and inciting members to engage in violent activities.

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