By A Correspondent-A Harare magistrate has deferred a case in which MDC-Alliance’s Joana Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri had their High Court appeal challenging the magistrates’ court decision refusing them bail on the grounds of changed circumstances.

The hearing was set for today before Justice Pisirayi Kwenda, but the matter was deferred to Monday next week, when the record of proceedings from the lower court is expected to be available.

The two are accused of violating Covid-19 regulations when they gathered for a Press briefing at the Harare Magistrates’ Court. Their trial has been set for May 5.