Harare West MP Joana Mamombe and activist Cecilia Chimbiri have been denied bail on appeal following their latest arrest on charges of holding prohibited gathering (press conference) under Covid-19 lockdown regulations.

High Court judge, Justice Tawanda Chitapi said it is not in the interest of justice to grant them bail.

Justice Chitapi said he agrees with Magistrate Muchuchutu-Guwuriro that there are compelling reasons to deny the duo bail.

Justice Chitapi said Takudzwa Ngadziore’s ruling will be delivered on Friday.

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