Magistrate recuses self from Geza case

HARARE magistrate Tilda Mazhande yesterday recused herself from presiding over a case in which former Agricultural and Rural Development Authority board chairperson Basil Nyabadza is being accused of defrauding outspoken war veteran Blessed Runesu Geza “Bombshell” of over US$1 million.

The matter later resumed before Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei.

State prosecutor Anesu Chirenje withdrew charges before plea indicating that the complainant was not available for the trial.

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