HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police has confirmed the arrest of a Harare woman captured in a viral video assaulting a young boy, in a case that has sparked nationwide outrage. Police identified the suspect as Mercy Kawesa (36), of Overspill, Epworth. Authorities confirmed she is the mother of the child seen in the footage.

ALEXANDRA MAGISTRATE’S COURT — Late former president Robert Mugabe’s son, Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, will remain in custody for another week after his attempted murder case was postponed on Monday to allow for a formal bail application.