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Mary Mubaiwa Acquitted in Attempted Murder Case

📲 Join our WhatsApp Channel for Breaking News! Follow on WhatsApp Harare Regional Magistrate Musaiona Shortgame has acquitted Mary Mubaiwa of attempting to kill Vice…

Mary Mubaiwa Acquitted in Attempted Murder Case
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Harare Regional Magistrate Musaiona Shortgame has acquitted Mary Mubaiwa of attempting to kill Vice President Constantino Chiwenga by allegedly disconnecting his life-support equipment while he was receiving treatment at a hospital in South Africa.

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The decision came after the State sought to postpone the matter to November 25, citing the need for additional time to engage witnesses.

In his ruling, Magistrate Shortgame said Mubaiwa had endured mental, physical and financial hardship during the proceedings, which have dragged on for nearly seven years.

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Takudzwa Karowangoro
Takudzwa Karowangoro

Takudzwa Karowangoro is a Zimbabwean journalist and Online News Editor at Hurumende News, where he covers national affairs, politics, business, community issues and breaking news. He is a dedicated media professional with a passion for journalism, storytelling and keeping the public informed through accurate and timely news reporting. In 2026, Karowangoro represented Zimbabwe and Hurumende News at the Seminar for News Officials and Journalists from the Global South in China. The programme exposed participants to developments in digital journalism, artificial intelligence, multimedia content production and modern news dissemination. His professional interests include digital media, investigative journalism, technology, governance, business and developments shaping Zimbabwe and the wider African continent.

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