CSO activist arrested for possessing copy of the constitution of Zimbabwe

A members of a civil organization was recently arrested by police for possessing a copy of Zimbabwean constitution which the arresting officer claimed was illegal for it to be owned by a general member of the public.

According to the Zimbabwe Peace Project on 23 May an civic society activist of Musikavanhu Chipinge was arrested while on her way to Masvingo Great Zimbabwe University where she is pursuing some studies.

"The victim was stopped at a road block just some ten kilometres from Masvingo town by a police officer who introduced himself as constable Ndlovu. On the dash board of the victim's car was a copy of the constitution which when the officer had sight of claimed was not allowed to be owned by the general public. The Officer took the constitution and arrested the victim," said ZPP. "The victim was forced to drive all the way to Chikato police camp-a camp located near Mucheke Bus Terminus. The car was impounded while the victim was told to go for her examinations at Great Zimbabwe although she was supposed to return with a fine of $40-00 so as to
reclaim the car."

ZPP said the civic society activist (name withheld) has confirmed the incident.

"In Chivi Central, ward 16, on 21 May, a house belonging to an identified ZimPF member of Nhara village was set on fire by suspected Zanu PF members. The victim is an active member in the ZimPF party. The arson attack happened on the night of 21 May while the victim was asleep and was awoken by the bright light caused by the flames. While the actors could not be apprehended, the case is suspected to be politically motivated judging by
the victim's activism," said ZPP.