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#AroundZimbabwe with @Bulawayo24News - (13 Jul 2016)

by iNdaba Ndaba
13 Jul 2016 at 09:44hrs | Views
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  • FreePastorEvan

    13 Jul 2016 at 19:45hrs

    According to Zimbabwe Lawyers For Human Rights (ZLHR), "Zimbabwe Magistrate faults police for violating Pastor Evan Mawarire's constitutional rights and orders his release."

  • Thank you says Mawarire

    13 Jul 2016 at 18:55hrs

    Pastor Evan Mawarire thanks his supporters. In my humble opinion influence of the huge public support on the court decision was huge

  • Evan Mawarire still holding #ThisFlag

    13 Jul 2016 at 18:48hrs

    After 5hrs in court Pastor Mawarire came out with #ThisFlag still on his shoulders.

  • #ThisFlag Pastor Freed

    13 Jul 2016 at 18:24hrs

    #ThisFlag Pastor Evan Mawarire has been FREED after 5 Hours in court, apparently Magistrate said arrest was unconstitutional.

  • Using Candles in court

    13 Jul 2016 at 18:16hrs


  • Court stretches pass 6pm

    13 Jul 2016 at 18:14hrs


  • Riot invades court

    13 Jul 2016 at 17:50hrs

    #FreePastorEvan #ZimShutDown2016 ruling yet to be delivered as riot invades court

  • #ThisFlag Protestors wait in the dark

    13 Jul 2016 at 17:15hrs

    It's dark outside and inside but citizens are waiting for ruling. #FreePastorEvan

  • Protestor still outside the court - #FreePastorEvan

    13 Jul 2016 at 17:09hrs

    An electrically charged but peace loving crowd waiting for #FreePastorEvan #ThisFlag #ZimShutDown2016


  • #FreePastorEvan protestors kneeling/praying outside court

    13 Jul 2016 at 16:56hrs

    #ThisFlag๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ผ supporters kneeling/praying for #FreePastorEvan outside court #ShutDownZimbabwe2016 Emotional stuff

  • The 2016 National Housing Conference and Expo launched

    13 Jul 2016 at 15:28hrs

    President Robert Mugabe says the government targets to deliver 313 368 housing units and/or serviced stands, which is over and above the ZIMASSET target of 125 000 by 2018, under this National Housing delivery programme.

  • #FreePastorEvan

    13 Jul 2016 at 15:25hrs


  • All night prayer vigil at the court

    13 Jul 2016 at 15:06hrs

    All night prayer vigil at the court... Case possibly being moved to the High Court #ThisFlag #FreePastorEvan


  • In the court room, #FreePastorEvan

    13 Jul 2016 at 15:03hrs


  • #ThisFlag Pastor, arrested illegally?

    13 Jul 2016 at 14:58hrs



  • Govt accidentally organises #ShutDownZimbabwe2016

    13 Jul 2016 at 14:48hrs

    Citizens are now saying the government of Zimbabwe has accidentally organised #ShutDownZimbabwe2016 gathering without any effort from #PastorEvan #ThisFlag #FreePastorEvan

  • Citizens not moving

    13 Jul 2016 at 14:44hrs

    Bail has been denied Citizens not moving. #FreePastorEvan

  • #Mawarire denied bail

    13 Jul 2016 at 14:35hrs

    #mawarire denied bail. To apply at the high court. #thisflag supporters singing outside the court house #ShutDownZim


  • ZimLawyers prove to be brave

    13 Jul 2016 at 14:32hrs

    ZimLawyers have proved to be brave and will always stand for the truth, well done ๐Ÿ˜‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

  • 50 lawyers to the rescue

    13 Jul 2016 at 14:31hrs

    Judge asks "Who is representing Evan Mawarire?" 50 lawyers hold up their ID cards. Incredible moment! #FreePastorEvan #ThisFlag

  • Heart breaking

    13 Jul 2016 at 14:29hrs

    This is so heart breaking, a charge for inciting violence changed to treason #FreePastorEvan #ShutdownZim2016

  • Heart breaking

    13 Jul 2016 at 14:28hrs


  • Attempting to overthrow the government

    13 Jul 2016 at 14:26hrs


  • Citizens peacefully gather out side court

    13 Jul 2016 at 14:09hrs



    Zimbabweans are coming together like never before as they demanding Govt to #FreePastorEvan

  • Citizens peacefully gather out side court

    13 Jul 2016 at 14:07hrs

    Zimbabweans are coming together like never before as they demand Govt #FreePastorEvan

  • Botswana newspaper

    13 Jul 2016 at 14:00hrs

  • Evan Mawarire court session, protestors dance outside

    13 Jul 2016 at 13:54hrs

  • #FreePastorEvan

    13 Jul 2016 at 13:44hrs

    Court entry has been closed by cops with very few people coming in and out.

  • Charges against Mawarire changed to subverting a constitutional government

    13 Jul 2016 at 13:38hrs

    Prosecution authorities change charges against Pastor Evan to subverting a constitutional government #FreePastorEvan

  • Zimbabwean musicians "are a shame"

    13 Jul 2016 at 13:22hrs

    A Recording Artist, Producer, Songwriter,Author, Motivational Speaker Rowly Adre has said "Zimbo artistes are a shame! Do something and let the world know. Kwete kuimba zvembanje, mari nema party "

  • 200 Lawyers have Volunteered to Represent Mawarire

    13 Jul 2016 at 13:14hrs

    Situation Right Nowโ€ผ๏ธ - 200 Lawyers have Volunteered to Represent #FreePastorEvan #ThisFlag

  • Zimbabwe women #beathepot in protest

    13 Jul 2016 at 13:10hrs

  • Zimbabweans, all races fight to #FreePastorEvan

    13 Jul 2016 at 12:46hrs


  • Fighting for my daughter's future

    13 Jul 2016 at 12:43hrs

    A #FreePastorEvan protestor has said they are "Fighting for my daughter's future" as they
    "owe this to her. Thank Pastor Evan #ZimShutDown2016 #ThisFlag #FreePastorEvan"


  • Situation outside #FreePastorEvan Court now.

    13 Jul 2016 at 12:38hrs

    Riot police battling to control the crowd wanting to attend. #ThisFlag

  • Riot police block doors at Harare Magistrate court

    13 Jul 2016 at 12:33hrs

  • #FreePastorEvan protest outside Zim Embassy in London -

    13 Jul 2016 at 12:29hrs

    "London is with you! #FreePastorEvan "


  • Police came ready for violence to #FreePastorEvan

    13 Jul 2016 at 12:18hrs

    Citizens have come in peace... The police have come armed ready for combat... Smh just #FreePastorEvan already


  • Zim Govt has shot its self on the foot

    13 Jul 2016 at 12:09hrs


    Former Education minister, David Coltart has said the the government has shot its self on the foot by arresting #ThisFlag Pastor.

    Coltart said its no longer a stay away but "#FreePastorEvan Psalm 7:15"

  • Zimbabwe is open for business

    13 Jul 2016 at 11:51hrs

    Prof Jonathan Moyo this morning said there is no stay away in Zimbabwe as the country is open for business.


  • Protestors

    13 Jul 2016 at 11:45hrs

    Citizens protesting outside the Harare Magistrate court to #FreePastorEvan - are encouraging each other to stay calm and not to be violent as they wait for the court proceedings. โ€

    @chi_dz01 twitted: "Whatever you do, please remain calm. Do not become violent. They want to frustrate you with the delays. #ThisFlag #FreePastorEvan"

  • #FreePastorEvan - court update

    13 Jul 2016 at 11:39hrs

    Proceedings to start in half an hour #freepastorevan

  • #FreePastorEvan - Protestor sing 'Ishe komborera Africa' outside court

    13 Jul 2016 at 11:31hrs

  • #FreePastorEvan people struggle to enter court

    13 Jul 2016 at 11:17hrs

    #FreePastorEvan


  • Citizens are watching #FreePastorEvan

    13 Jul 2016 at 11:13hrs

    Inside court #FreePastorEvan

  • Protestors at Harare Magistrate Court

    13 Jul 2016 at 11:07hrs

    While we wait to hear from the jam packed court those of us who are outside are singing & praying #FreePastorEvan

    @NMusandu


  • #ThisFlag Pastor Evan arrives in court, in white corolla

    13 Jul 2016 at 10:25hrs

    #Zimbabwe Citizens are showing Solidarity at Magistrate Court in Harare For @PastorEvanLive #FreePastorEvan

    โ€@TJozra on Twitter

  • Borrowdale, Harare

    13 Jul 2016 at 10:13hrs

    Borrowdale in Harare completely Shut Down


    โ€@chimama_chacho on Twitter

  • No Kombies in Cranborne Harare

    13 Jul 2016 at 10:09hrs

    People in Cranborne in #Harare struggling with kombies. They're relying on private vehicles to ferry people into town #ShutDownZimbabwe2016

  • Its business as usual in Gwanda town

    13 Jul 2016 at 10:05hrs

    Government offices and private businesses including bottle stores are opened.However police are patrolling the central business district







  • Bindura - No Kombies to Harare

    13 Jul 2016 at 10:00hrs

    Most shops open in Harare but Glendale...Bindura.. no Kombies to Harare...Tollgate at 8:00am #ShutDownZimbabwe2016

    @elias_mambo on Twitter

  • 13 Jul 2016 at 09:59hrs