08 February in African history

Evan Mawarire released on bail

Pastor Evan Mawarire, was on this day released on bail on a condition that the state kept his passport. Evan Mawarire is a human rights defender who was very active between 2016 and 2017 working on exposing corrupt practices within the government of Zimbabwe. He had been arrested on 1 February upon arrival in Zimbabwe.

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Tinashe Chimbambo was born

Tinashe Chimbambo was born on this day in 1989 in Chitungwiza. Chimbambo is a professional cricket player and currently he plays for Mashonaland and Northerns teams.

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Keegan Meth was born

Keegan Meth was born on this day in 1988 in Bulawayo. Keegan is a professional cricketer and plays for Matebeleland Tuskers.

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Charles Mudede was born

Charles Mudede was born on this day in Kwekwe in the year 1969. He was born to educated parents Tracy Mudede, a lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe and Ebenezer Mudede an economist for the government of Zimbabwe.

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