Victory For Mary Chiwenga As Court Grants Her A Rest
6 March 2021
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By James Gwati- A Harare magistrate has postponed the trial of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s wife Mary after she had said that she was very ill and under heavy medication and could not comprehend court proceedings.

Harare regional magistrate Mrs Marehwanazvo Gofa, allowed for the postponement of the matter to 10 May, after noting that it was not in dispute that Mary was not feeling well.

Her doctor who was set to testify in court on her health condition failed to attend her hearing and said he was not sure when he will be available to give the testimony.

Chiwenga’s wife, through her lawyer Ms Beatrice Mtetwa, wanted the doctor to testify on her health condition so the court could appreciate that she was not able to comprehend court proceedings during the trial. She faces trial on a charge of assaulting a family childminder, Delight Munyoro, outside Hellenic School in 2019.

She applied to have her doctor called to give evidence on her health condition after the State opposed her application for postponement of the trial on medical grounds.

Through Ms Mtetwa, Mary told the court that she was not ready to stand trial yesterday because of ill-health.

Mary said that she was taking heavy medication and was not mentally fit to comprehend court proceedings.

The State led by Mr Charles Muchemwa and Mrs Netsai Mushayabasa opposed the application for postponement.