A CHIPINGE man was yesterday arrested after he was found with more than 800kg of mbanje.
Simba Kakuni, 35, was found in possession of bags stashed with processed marijuana, weighing 811 kilograms.
Police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the arrest and promised to provide further details today.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police recovered sacks stashed with dagga from a Chipinge man,” said Ass Comm Nyathi.
“Investigations are in progress and further details will be released soon.”
Those who break the law could be jailed for up to 12 years.
Zimbabwe recently scrapped rules requiring sole state ownership for cannabis farming to encourage investment in the plant for industrial and medical use.
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Tatenda Pasipamire 34, was not asked to plead when he appeared before Harare magistrate, Yeukai Dzuda, facing attempted murder charges.
The court heard that Pasipamire appeared in court the previous day, facing domestic violence charges.
He was convicted by Harare magistrate Noticia Slage.
Pasipamire was advised to return to court the following day for sentence.
It is alleged an argument ensued between Pasipamire and his wife and he reacted by showering her with acid.
She sustained severe injuries on her face and the rest of her body.
Anesu Chirenje prosecuted.
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A DOMESTIC violence convict allegedly showered his wife with acid just a day before he was due to be sentenced.