Zims charged with unlawful possession of tusk

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

FRANCISTOWN: Two unemployed Zimbabweans yesterday appeared before the Magistrates Court here on a single count of unlawful possession of an elephant tusk.

Two accused persons, Fortunate Mwanza (29) and Prince Sakurita (26) seemed befuddled by the proceedings, agreeing with everything put to them by both the prosecutor and the magistrate.

At one stage, Principal Magistrate Peggy Madandume had to intervene to clarify certain phrases before the accused made their pleas.

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