Zimbabwe: High Court Upholds Appeal Against Duo Seeking Access to U.S.$78k Held By the State

High Court judge Justice Joel Mambara has set aside a ruling by Harare Regional Feresi Chakanyuka refusing to release US$78,000 to a theft accused duo after criminal proceedings against them were halted.

The applicants in the matter are Admore Musiza and Tafara Machokoto, who were accused of stealing the money from National Foods.

Despite several witnesses testifying, the State failed to locate a key witness.

Consequently, on the applicants’ motion, the magistrate refused further remand and…