High Court Postpones Ruling on Neville Mutsvangwa’s Bail Bid

Neville Mutsvangwa, the son of Zanu PF spokesman Chris Mutsvangwa and Women’s Affairs minister Monica Mutsvangwa is set to spend a couple of more days in remand prison.

This comes after the High Court postponed ruling on his bail bid.

Neville Mutsvangwa’s Arrest and Charges

Neville was arrested after police raided his Mt Pleasant on the 8thof May 2024. He was apprehended after detectives forcibly entered his residence following his refusal to grant them access.

His co-accused Simbarashe Tichingana and Ellis Majachana were also nabbed by the police. Tichingana was detained after visiting Neville’s home under the guise of a concerned neighbour, while Majachani was apprehended at Mumba Money, a business owned by Neville.

He was charged with illegally dealing in foreign currency, money laundering and owning a Starlink kit.

High Court Postpones Ruling on Mutsvangwa’s Bail Bid

Neville Mutsvangwa appeared in court today for his bail bid hearing.

However, the High Court has postponed Neville Mutsvangwa’s ruling on his bail appeal to 27 May 2024

Magistrate Cites Flight Risk Concerns in Denying Bail for Neville Mutsvangwa

Neville bail bid was initially rejected on last week Monday by Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi.

Magistrate Mangosi acknowledged the state’s arguments against granting Neville Mutsvangwa bail on the basis that he is flight risk and that he might a abscond.

“On absconding, the state has to consider the risks of absconding.

“Police details went to Mumba Money and seized some gadgets and articles where there is evidence of transfer of funds and in his defence the first accused person (Neville) says he has free funds and can buy staff for people who in turn pay him.”

It was also added that when the police went to arrest Neville Mutsvangwa, they had to cut down his electric fence and search for him, only to find him hiding from the law officers. Also, being the child of a Minister, the court agreed that Neville has the connections and funds to be a flight risk as he can sustain a livelihood outside the country.

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