Ex-minister Parirenyatwa freedom bid falls flat

A HARARE magistrate yesterday dismissed an application for removal from remand filed by former Health minister David Parirenyatwa who is facing a charge of criminal abuse of office.

Parirenyatwa, who was represented by Innocent Chingarande, told the court that the trial had failed to resume on several occasions and had been postponed 10 times due to the absence of the magistrate.

The matter is being handled by magistrate Elijah Makomo who has not been feeling well.

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