The case in which NewsDay reporter, Kenneth Nyangani was
facing charges of criminal nuisance has all, but collapsed after a Mutare
magistrate, Sekai Chiwundura yesterday ruled that the State would proceed by
way of summons after failing for the fifth time to provide a trial date.
Nyangani was arrested over a story published two months ago
suggesting that former First Lady Grace Mugabe donated used underwear to Zanu
PF supporters in Dangamvura/Chikanga constituency in October through the local
MP Esau Mupfumi.
Nyangani’s lawyer, Brian Majamanda from the Zimbabwe
Lawyers for Human Rights argued that his client had laboured a lot of reporting
conditions, which were infringing on his right to personal liberty.
“My client should be protected by the law in terms of
section 56 of the Constitution,” Majamanda said.
Chiwundura then asked the State why it was failing to
provide a trial date. The State, represented by Arthur Bosha, said it was still
conducting some investigations.
The magistrate then ruled the case would proceed by way of
summons. Newsday
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