The state lawyers prosecuting NewsDay journalist Kenneth Nyangani have claimed that the underclothes donated by First Lady Grace Mugabe to Zanu-PF supporters in Mutare was brand new. Nyangani was arrested on Monday for writing an article in which he alleged that Zanu-PF MP for Dangamvura/Chikanga, Esau Mupfumi had donated used underwear on behalf of Grace Mugabe. He was charged with criminal nuisance and released on $200 bail yesterday. He is being represented by Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights’ (ZLHR) lawyers Passmore Nyakureba, Peggy Tavagadza and Brian Majamanda.
The ZLHR said:
According to prosecutors, Mupfumi donated some ‘brand new goods’ which were sourced by Grace Mugabe and these included some men’s boxer shorts, some pairs of sandals and some T-shirts and hand bags.
The State charged that the NewsDay article caused ordinary discomfort, hurt and humiliation to Mupfumi and the Zanu-PF supporters, who were the recipients of the donated goods.
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