By A Correspondent| The High Court yesterday dismissed an application filed by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s estranged wife Marry Mubaiwa seeking access to their children and the matrimonial home pending the hearing of an appeal filed at the Supreme Court.

VP Chiwenga recently challenged Justice Christopher Dube-Banda’s ruling that gave Mubaiwa the green light to reside at the Borrowdale mansion and have access to the couple’s children and properties pending her trial on attempted murder, fraud, assault and money laundering charges.

The Supreme Court appeal is expected to be heard next month.

Justice Judith Mushore handed down the ruling yesterday on behalf of Justice Owen Tagu indicating that Mubaiwa’s arguments lacked weight.

“The application for leave to execute pending appeal is hereby dismissed. The order will not be operational until the case is heard.

“The applicant is also ordered to pay the cost of the suit,” said the judge.

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