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Kombis' boss in soup over MDC protest fliers
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A senior kombi operators' representative has been arrested and brought before the courts on allegations of producing and distributing flyers intended to incite public violence ahead of planned anti-government demonstrations.
Ngonidzashe Katsvairo (53), who chairs the Greater Harare Association of Computer Omnibus Operators, appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo facing a charge of incitement to commit public violence. He was remanded in custody pending a bail hearing scheduled for April 30, 2026.
The State, led by prosecutor Takudzwa Jambawo, alleges that Katsvairo printed flyers at his Harare office urging members of the public to participate in an "illegal demonstration" scheduled for April 24, 2026. Prosecutors claim the materials were linked to mobilisation efforts connected to the Movement for Democratic Change and targeted the proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill.
Court proceedings heard that police acted on intelligence on April 23, 2026, and searched Katsvairo's premises, where they allegedly recovered 102 flyers, a laptop, a desktop computer and other documents which were taken as exhibits.
Authorities argue that the materials were designed to incite public violence, disturb peace and encourage unlawful demonstrations in greater Harare.
In a related development, seven other individuals are also facing similar charges over alleged mobilisation activities linked to anti-amendment protests. The group is accused of holding meetings at Harvest House in Harare and producing flyers calling for participation in the planned demonstrations.
The accused include Clifton Zumba (27), Shingirai Chitauro (45), John Simon (53), Tonderai Cephas Makuyana (28), Decent Zainab (46), Jane Makovere (47) and Austin Name (52). Prosecutors allege the flyers were later distributed in Harare and Chitungwiza.
The State maintains that the actions of the accused were intended to incite violence and disrupt public order, while the cases remain before the courts.
Ngonidzashe Katsvairo (53), who chairs the Greater Harare Association of Computer Omnibus Operators, appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo facing a charge of incitement to commit public violence. He was remanded in custody pending a bail hearing scheduled for April 30, 2026.
The State, led by prosecutor Takudzwa Jambawo, alleges that Katsvairo printed flyers at his Harare office urging members of the public to participate in an "illegal demonstration" scheduled for April 24, 2026. Prosecutors claim the materials were linked to mobilisation efforts connected to the Movement for Democratic Change and targeted the proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill.
Court proceedings heard that police acted on intelligence on April 23, 2026, and searched Katsvairo's premises, where they allegedly recovered 102 flyers, a laptop, a desktop computer and other documents which were taken as exhibits.
Authorities argue that the materials were designed to incite public violence, disturb peace and encourage unlawful demonstrations in greater Harare.
In a related development, seven other individuals are also facing similar charges over alleged mobilisation activities linked to anti-amendment protests. The group is accused of holding meetings at Harvest House in Harare and producing flyers calling for participation in the planned demonstrations.
The accused include Clifton Zumba (27), Shingirai Chitauro (45), John Simon (53), Tonderai Cephas Makuyana (28), Decent Zainab (46), Jane Makovere (47) and Austin Name (52). Prosecutors allege the flyers were later distributed in Harare and Chitungwiza.
The State maintains that the actions of the accused were intended to incite violence and disrupt public order, while the cases remain before the courts.
Source - newsday
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