MISA-Zimabwe Alert: Further remand for freelance journalist

The allegations arise from her alleged unlawful entry into a protected area (Chiadzwa diamond fields in Manicaland) without a pass. Mpalume is being represented by Chris Ndlovu while the State was represented by Simon Chabuka.

Background

Mpalume was arrested on 8 October 2009 in Manicaland provinces Chiadzwa diamond fields on allegations of entering a protected area without a pass. Mpalume is a freelance journalist accredited by the now defunct statutory Media and Information Commission (MIC).

She was granted US$ 30 bail on 12 October 2009.