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Zimbabwe: Fake ‘King Munhumutapa’ Denied Bail

Yeukai Karengezeka — A Harare man, Timothy Chiminya, who claims to be “King Munhumutapa” with supposed powers to appoint and dethrone traditional chiefs in Zimbabwe, was on Wednesday denied bail.

He has been remanded in custody until January 22.

In denying bail, Harare Magistrate Mr Isheunesu Matova ruled that Chiminya posed a potential threat to national peace and stability.

Medical reports presented in court confirmed that Chiminya is mentally fit to stand trial.

Chiminya, arrested in December…

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