MATANDA-MOYO J: This is
an application for bail pending trial. The applicant is facing a charge
of rape as defined in s 65 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Cap
9:23] and escaping from lawful custody as defined in s 185 (1) (a) of the
Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Cap 9:23].
The applicant's trial is imminent
and I believe at the time of this judgment it has already commenced. On
that ground alone I refuse to grant bail.
Accordingly the application for bail
is dismissed.
V Nyemba
& Associates,
applicant's legal practitioners
The National Prosecuting Authority, respondent's legal practitioners.
