Harare, Zimbabwe - Businessman Mike Chimombe, facing fraud charges, had a dramatic entry into Harare Magistrates Court yesterday after slipping and falling as he disembarked from the prison truck.
A Slip and Fall: Chimombe Sustains Minor Injuries
The incident occurred as Chimombe was descending the stairs from the truck, causing him to lose his footing and fall onto the ground. He sustained minor injuries to his head and hand but was swiftly assisted by other inmates and whisked away to the courtroom.Despite the fall, Chimombe appeared to be in good spirits during court proceedings, chatting with Prophet Passion Java, who was present to offer support.
Bail Application Postponed: Chimombe and Mpofu Remain in Remand
Chimombe, along with Moses Mpofu, is facing fraud charges related to a goat scheme. Their lengthy bail application was postponed to today for continuation.The duo appeared before magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa, with prosecutor Anesu Chirenje leading evidence from the lead investigator, Henry Chapwanya, who vehemently opposed bail.
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Chapwannya argued that granting bail would be unwise, stating that the goat scheme was designed to alleviate poverty in underprivileged communities, and the public was angry about the alleged fraud, which interfered with the President's vision for a middle-income society. |
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He further accused the defendants of interfering with investigations by releasing a statement on their social media platform commenting on the ongoing investigation.
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