Mary Mubaiwa, the former spouse of Zimbabwe’s Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, has submitted a formal request for a permanent stay of prosecution. The request concerns her alleged attempted murder charge, where she is accused of trying to end Chiwenga’s life by disconnecting his life support while he was hospitalized in South Africa.
Mubaiwa’s legal representative, Mrs. Beatrice Mtetwa, has filed the application under Case No. ACC 95/19, arguing that the prolonged delays in this case violate the principles of justice. Mrs. Mtetwa contends that the ongoing proceedings have been unreasonably prolonged, and that continuing the case under these conditions would be unjust.
The application requests the court to grant a permanent stay of prosecution, which would effectively bring the trial to an end. This type of stay is a legal measure taken in exceptional cases, typically where there are extensive delays or if the defendant’s health is compromised.
