Mugabe ally's farm invaded

Seven members of Nhaka Yamadzitateguru Edu Housing Consortium, who invaded Agriculture deputy minister (livestock) Paddy Tongai Zhanda's Caledonia Farm on the outskirts of Harare early this year, appeared in court last week facing public violence charges, after they allegedly threatened to evict the farm workers.

Zhanda jointly owns the farm with Leorie Dutoit.

The seven men were not asked to plead when they appeared before Harare magistrate, Francis Mapfumo last Friday and were each ordered to pay $100 bail.

According to court papers, Nhaka Yamadzitateguru Edu Housing Union (Consortium) chairperson, Obert Mukuti (37), his deputy, Zvidzayi Kawocha (42), together with Levison Tekere (32), Tawanda Dzamara (31) Edgar Chakwizira (34), Clive Mashiri (29) and Brian Madzorere (33), connived to invade Lot 1 of Caledonia Farm.