The trial of Marry Mubaiwa, the estranged wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, on the charge of assaulting the family maid failed to open yesterday after the State applied for postponement.
It will now run from May 12 to 15.

Deputy chief magistrate Mr Crispen Mberewere deferred the matter after the State’s application for a postponement.

Mubaiwa was represented by Ms Beatrice Mtetwa while Ms Netsai Mushayabasa appeared for the State.

Three State witnesses who were in attendance were warned to return to court on May 12.

Mubaiwa is charged with assaulting the family maid, Delight Munyoro, at Hellenic School in Borrowdale following an altercation over the custody of children.-State media