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Youthful Harare West legislator Joana Mamombe suffers from depressive disorder and anxiety, Harare regional magistrate Bianca Makwande has confirmed.
This comes in the wake of mental examinations she underwent after the court invoked section 26 of the Mental Health Act to ascertain her suitability to stand trial on charges of faking her own abduction and participating in an unlawful demonstration that violated Covid-19 regulations.
She is being jointly charged with Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova all of the MDC Alliance.
“The two doctors confirmed that she is suffering from depressive disorder and mental anxiety. The court is satisfied that she is mentally disordered and should undergo treatment. Accused is to submit herself to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals at Annex as and when is required,” Makwande said.
Reports of her treatment plan and progress are to be submitted to the court within 14 days after treatment commences. Nhau/Indaba
