Category: Crime & Courts

Zimbabwe human rights activist and preacher Evan Mawarire was freed

On this day in 2017, in Harare, pastor Evan Mawarire was freed after being arrested for subversion. He had been detained for protesting against how Mugabe handled the economic state of Zimbabwe. He get another trial for protesting university student in June that same year.

Zimbweaan politician and the Chairman for Movement for Democratic Change Job Sikhala was granted bail

On this day in 2020, Zimbweaan politician and the Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Change Job Sikhala was granted bail. He had been charged for posting audios and videos on social media platforms inciting violence and organising vitual meetings.

Zimbabwean human rights defender Jenni William was arrested

On this day in 2013, in Harare. Jenni William the human rights defender was arrested.

The police arrested over 100 members of the National Constitutional Assembly (NCA)

On this day in 2003, the police arrested over 100 members of the National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) including its chairman, Lovemore Madhuku. There were arrested for demonstrating in central Harare against the closure of the Daily News.

ITCU protested against arrest of trade unionist

On this day in 2006, the ITCU protested against the arrest of 3 trade unionist through a march. The arrest of the trio had occurred on 13 September 2006 and they were the ZCTU leadership. These included the President Lovemore Matombo, Secretary General Wellington Chibebe, 1st Vice President Lucia Matibenga and 2nd Vice President George […]

Harare Town Clerk Hosiah Chisango was arrested

On this in 2020, Harare town clerk Hosiah Chisango was arrested whilst attending a town clerk’s meeting assembly in Gweru. Chisango’s arrest was in connection to land scams.

Douglas Mwonzora evaded arrest for assaulting the former President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe (late)

Jacob Chengedzeni Satiya Ngarivhume, the leader of Transform Zimbabwe (TZ) together with his supporters were arrested and detained for holding a political meeting without police clearance

On this day in 2014, the leader of a newly formed political party, Transform Zimbabwe (TZ) Jacob Chengedzeni Satiya Ngarivhume and 13 party supporters were arrested and placed in custody at the Gweru Central Police Station. There were charged for violating Section 37(1) (a) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act for holding a […]

MDC party official Gift Mutsvungunu was found dead in Kuwadzana 3 in Harare

On this day in 2008, Gift Mutsvungunu MDC party polling agent was found dead in Kuwadzana 3 in Harare. It was discovered that his body had suffered from serious torture, burns and his eyes were gouged out. His death brought the death toll of MDC activists to 113 since 29 March 2008.

A male MDC supporter was assaulted and detained by ZANU-PF youths

On this day in 2008, A male MDC supporter was assaulted and detained by ZANU-PF youths. He was accused for supporting the opposition party and for being a betrayal of the long standing political party, that is, ZANU-PF.

Police force disturbed a match during a soccer match of Zimbabwe against South Africa

On this day in 2000, police force disturbed a match during a soccer match of Zimbabwe against South Africa. The police fired tear gas at fans during a World Cup qualifying match setting up a chaos that killed people at the National Sports Stadium in Harare.

Deputy National Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Change Job Sikhala was arrested and charged with treason

On this day in 2019, Zimbabwean Politician and vice-chairperson of the opposition MDC party Job Sikhala was arrested and charged with treason. He was charged for trying to overthrow the government of Zimbabwe. He also pointed out at a rally that he wanted to topple the President from his office before his next election.

Hon Job Sikhala was accused for co-ordinating the 31st July 2020 protests

On this day in 2020, Hon Job Sikhala was accused for organising the 31st July protests. In giving his speech he pointed out that he was tired for the country’s great economic, social and political malaise, hence in inciting such public violence, he hoped the governemnt was going to implement better opportunities to pave away […]

Central Intelligence Organization (CIO) agents abducted the losing senatorial MDC candidate in Mashonaland East

On this day in 2008, Central Intelligence Organization (CIO) agents abducted the losing senatorial MDC candidate in Mashonaland East. Two days later, his dead body was discovered at Goromonzi mountains.

Tonderai Ndira’s MDC activist body was discovered at Parirenyatwa mortuary hospital

On this day in 2008, Tonderai Ndira’s MDC activist body was discovered at Parirenyatwa mortuary hospital. According to relatives he was abducted on 14 May by armed man and some police officers.