NPA in Mawarire treason trial boob

The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) was embarrassed after it erroneously assigned the case of cleric Evan Mawarire and Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Union president Peter Mutasa – who are being charged with treason, to a regional court oblivious of the fact that the charge was a third schedule offence which could only be tried by the High Court.

Mawaraire and Mutasa appeared before regional magistrate Jessie Kufa for trial yesterday, but prosecutor Ephraim Zinyandu sought further postponement, saying the matter was erroneously referred to the regional court for June 24 and 25 as trial dates.

Mawarire and Mutasa are accused of plotting to topple a constitutionally-elected government after they allegedly recorded videos, urging the public to engage in a stay-away against fuel price hikes in January this year.

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