Zimbabwe: Marry Mubaiwa's Trial Ends

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Zimbabwe: Marry Mubaiwa's Trial Ends

[263Chat] The trial of estranged wife to Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, Marry Mubaiwa on charges of fraud ended yesterday after state closed it's case.

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