- Kelsea’s case has been merged with that of her co-accused, Isaac Arab Jassub, and the pair appeared together before Harare Magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa, they will appear for a bail hearing today. Kelsea Tafirenyika (wife of the president’s son) was arrested after police found pethidine, morphine, and cannabis at her home.
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Prosecutors say some drugs were meant for foreign markets, so they argue she has international ties and might flee the country—so they’re opposing bail.
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This case brings back long-standing accusations that the president’s family is linked to drug networks.
Other Key Points Today:
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South Africa marks Women’s Day—remembering the 1956 march of 20,000 women against apartheid pass laws.
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Zimbabwe hosts the Redmark Group Squash Open (Aug 7–8) for youth development.
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Trending: A Zimbabwean woman with two husbands; a man assaulted by robbers; online abuse of two Bulawayo artists.
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SADC Summit takes place Aug 16–17 in Durban, with meetings starting Aug 6.
