Godfrey Badza, 39, a pastor from Harare, Zimbabwe appeared in court for allegedly fondling and caressing a 19-year-old female church member he had taken for counselling.
He was not asked to plead to aggravated indecent assault charges when he appeared before a Harare magistrate.
He was remanded to May 27 for trial on US$50 bail with conditions.
Prosecutor Miss Melia Urayayi alleged that on March 28 Badza went to the woman's house after he was informed that she was having problems with her husband.
With the husband's consent it is alleged the woman went with the pastor to a church elder's house for counselling.
After the counselling session, Badza allegedly picked up the woman from the house and they both agreed to go to a secluded place for a discussion.
It is the State's case that the two parked near a bush before Badza locked all the windows and doors of the car.
The State alleges that the woman had told Badza that her husband was not satisfying her in bed and the pastor suggested that she look for a boyfriend.
Badza allegedly started fondling the woman and went on to lift her skirt and put his fingers in her privates.
On their way back home, it is alleged Badza held the woman's hand and made her to feel his manhood and she agreed.
He ordered her not to tell anyone about the incident but she told the husband who reported to police.
- Herald
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