Mutare man ordered to do 420 hours’ community service over false prophecy about Isau Fungai Mupfumi’s death

Mutare man ordered to do 420 hours’ community service over false prophecy about Isau Fungai Mupfumi’s death
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A Mutare man has been ordered to perform 420 hours of community service after he was convicted of spreading what the court heard was a malicious false prophecy claiming prominent businessman Isau Fungai Mupfumi would die.

Pride Madziwana appeared before Mutare magistrate Poterai Gwezhira on Thursday. According to The Manica Post, the court heard Madziwana circulated the prediction despite acknowledging that Mupfumi was effective in his public duties.

In handing down sentence, Magistrate Gwezhira found the statements to be reckless and malicious, and said they could cause unnecessary panic and distress.

Madziwana was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment, wholly suspended on condition of good behaviour. Instead of serving the prison term, the court ordered him to complete 420 hours of unpaid work at the Mutare Civil Court.

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False information and rumours shared on social media and messaging platforms can trigger fear and tension in communities. Legal and civic groups continue to urge the public to verify claims through credible sources and to avoid circulating unverified allegations that may harm others.

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