State opposes Chimombe, Mpofu renewed freedom bid

ZANU PF central committee member Mike Chimombe and his business partner Moses Mpofu’s freedom bid suffered a setback after the State dismissed the two’s applications for leave to appeal conviction and sentence by the High Court.

Prosecutor Whisper Mabhaudhi, in his response to the applications made by the two, asked the court to dismiss them because they lacked seriousness and merit.

“It is submitted that both applicants have no prospects of success on appeal against both conviction and sentence, wherefore it is prayed that the applications be dismissed for lack of seriousness and merit,” he submitted in his written response.

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