Mahere, who was represented by Chris Mhike, had filed an
application for discharge saying the State had failed to prove a case against
her.
But Manuwere said the State had proved essential elements
of the charge.
The case emanates from a tweet posted on Twitter by Mahere
alleging that a police officer had fatally struck a baby with a baton stick.
The State said the baby was treated for bruises and minor
injuries at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals and discharged.
Manuwere said the State managed to prove that the statement
made by Mahere was false.
The magistrate said Mahere also made statements that
promote public disorder.
“I am of the view that the State managed to prove real risk
that the statement was false. By saying rogue police officers the statement was
detrimental to Zimbabwe Republic Police and it undermines them,” Manuwere
ruled.
“By saying violence is in the blood of police, this
statement undermines public confidence in the police. The State managed to
prove the essential elements of the charge and the discharge application is
hereby dismissed and the accused is placed on her defence.”
Mahere will be back in court on January 12 next year.
Newsday
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