HARARE – UK-based businesswoman Olinda Chapel was on Wednesday granted bail by a Harare magistrate after appearing in court on allegations of cyberbullying.
Chapel is facing charges linked to a Facebook Live broadcast in which she allegedly targeted Dyonne Tafirenyika, the former wife of musician Desmond “Stunner” Chideme. Prosecutors allege the video contained abusive and degrading remarks directed at Tafirenyika.
She was not required to enter a plea when she appeared before Harare magistrate Ms Ruth Moyo, who released her on US$100 bail. The matter was remanded to January 16, 2026.
As part of her bail conditions, Chapel was ordered not to interfere with State witnesses, to surrender her passport to the court and to report to Borrowdale Police Station once every fortnight.
According to the State, the offence was allegedly committed on December 17, when Chapel is accused of unlawfully and intentionally broadcasting a Facebook Live video in which she shouted at and insulted Tafirenyika, including calling her a prostitute.
The prosecution further alleges that the video, which was accessible to the public on social media, was intended to intimidate, harass or bully the complainant, and to cause emotional distress, humiliation or degradation.
The State was represented by prosecutor Lawrence Gangarahwe.
