HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s two nephews appeared in court Saturday on charges of conspiracy to commit armed robbery and illegal possession of firearms.
Tawanda Munangagwa, 36, a Zimbabwe Air Force squadron commander in Manyame, and Vengai Munangagwa, 45, who is believed to be a Central Intelligence Organization spy, were not asked to plead during the brief appearance before Harare Judge Dennis Mangosi.
Mangosi remanded the duo until April 29 after advising them to seek bail from the High Court.
George Manokore, for the prosecutor, told the court that police had received information that the two brothers were planning an armed robbery at 5 Overlaw Farm in Kadoma.
On April 14, officers found the two men driving down Samora Machel Avenue in a white Nissan Hardbody. Upon realizing they were being followed, Vengai allegedly drove at high speed down the Bulawayo highway, resulting in a high-speed chase.
They were stopped at a roadblock in Norton and a search of the vehicle revealed an AK47 rifle loaded with 30 rounds.
Police also seized a Tokarev pistol during a search of Tawanda’s home at 21 Retreat Farm in Waterfalls on April 15. He reportedly told police that the gun, concealed between a mattress and a bed frame, belonged to Vengai.
Prosecutors say the two men do not hold firearms licenses.
Vengai and Tawanda are the sons of a brother of President Mnangagwa. The “u” in the surname is a result of misspelling by registry office officials.
The Zimbabwe National Army has publicly warned that those found guilty will receive “exemplary sentences” in response to a surge in armed robberies by soldiers.
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