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Ngarivhume removed from remand as State fails to produce witnesses

Transform Zimbabwe leader Jacob Ngarivhume has been removed from remand after the State failed to bring witnesses to testify in a case in which he was charged with attending an unlawful gathering and disorderly conduct.Harare magistrate Wi…

Published: 24 May 2025 at 11:01hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter

Ngarivhume granted bail

Jacob Ngarivhume, the leader of the opposition party Transform Zimbabwe, was granted bail by the Harare High Court on Wednesday.He spent 82 days in pre-trial incarceration.Justice Emilia Muchawa ordered Ngarivhume freed on US$100 bail. Con…

Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 18:52hrs | 1156 | by Staff reporter

'Ngarivhume stoned, injured two police officers'

The investigating officer in Jacob Ngarivhume's disorderly conduct case on Wednesday told a Harare court that the jailed politician was seen stoning two police officers in what led to his arrest.Victor Mukohwa said the Transform Zimbabwe l…

Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 12:41hrs | 773 | by Staff reporter

'Ngarivhume was plotting protest'

A police detective testified in the Harare Magistrates Court that opposition leader Jacob Ngarivhume is a serial offender who would likely lead protests during the upcoming SADC summit in Harare if granted bail. Ngarivhume, along with cler…

Published: 11 Aug 2024 at 18:42hrs | 1609 | by Staff reporter

Ngarivhume's application dismissed

A Harare magistrate has dismissed political activist Jacob Ngarivhume's application challenging his placement on remand. Mrs. Ruth Moyo ruled that Ngarivhume must answer to the charges and allow investigations to proceed.Ngarivhume (46) an…

Published: 07 Aug 2024 at 17:18hrs | 743 | by Staff reporter

Protests are not illegal in Zimbabwe

Jacob Ngarivhume and Job Sikhala, prominent Zimbabwean political activists, assert that the right to protest is constitutionally protected, contrary to the government's authoritarian stance deeming it illegal. Section 59 of Zimbabwe's cons…

Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 11:34hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Job Sikhala, Ngarivhume to lead anti-Mnangagwa protests

Job Sikhala and Jacob Ngarivhume, prominent Zimbabwean activists and ex-political prisoners, have formed a coalition to lead potential protests against corruption, resource plundering, and economic challenges under President Emmerson Mnang…

Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 11:52hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter

Why did Ngarivhume spend 8 months in jail without prima facie evidence?

Finally, Zimbabwe opposition activist Jacob Ngarivhume has been released from jail. This was after languishing behind bars for the past eight months â€“ as part of a three-year sentence in April this year on charges of inciting public viol…

Published: 11 Dec 2023 at 16:38hrs | 13 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Ngarivhume appeal hearing postponed

The High Court has postponed the appeal hearing of opposition activist Jacob Ngarivhume, who is currently serving a prison sentence for incitement of violence. This delay is a result of the State's failure to submit its legal arguments on …

Published: 24 Oct 2023 at 21:42hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Ngarivhume bail appeal bid rejected

Transform Zimbabwe leader Jacob Ngarivhume will prosecute his appeal against public violence conviction and a three-year jail term while behind bars after the High Court overruled his application for bail pending appeal. The politicia…

Published: 15 Jun 2023 at 06:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Ngarivhume appeals against four year jail sentence

JUDGEMENT has been reserved in a matter jailed Transform Zimbabwe leader, Jacob Ngarivhume is seeking bail pending appeal against his conviction and sentencing.Ngarivhume is accused of inciting public violence; using his Twitter handle to …

Published: 07 Jun 2023 at 06:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Why Ngarivhume matters: PART 1

This is the third week since Magistrate Faresi Chakanyuka sentenced Transform Zimbabwe President Jacob Ngarivhume to an effective 3 years in prison for inciting public violence. Not only was this harsh but very unreasonable for a protest t…

Published: 16 May 2023 at 17:25hrs | 4 | by F Muridzo

Malema says Zimbabweans have let down Ngarivhume

SOUTH Africa's main opposition leader Julius Malema, has urged Zimbabweans to stand up against the harassment of pro-democracy activists following the jailing of opposition politician Jacob Ngarivhume last week.Ngarivhume was sentenced to …

Published: 03 May 2023 at 06:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Ngarivhume jailing sends shock waves

Six years ago President Emmerson Mnangagwa promised to transform Zimbabwe's politics, which he said "had become poisoned, rancorous and polarising".After being sworn in to replace long time ruler Robert Mugabe following a military coup in …

Published: 30 Apr 2023 at 09:01hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe slips back to gukurahundi years

It is existentially draining and disempowering that the leader of Transform Zimbabwe Jacob Ngarivhume, has been shockingly convicted and sentenced for an effective three years in jail â€“ for some tweets posted in July 2020 calling for a c…

Published: 29 Apr 2023 at 20:12hrs | 3 | by Jonathan Moyo

Ngarivhume jailed 4 years over 2020 nationwide protest call

Opposition politician Jacob Ngarivhume has been jailed four years.This follow his conviction on charges of inciting public violence after calling for nationwide protests on July 31.He will however serve 3 years effective after part of his …

Published: 28 Apr 2023 at 18:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Ngarivhume cornered by the State during cross-examination

TRANSFORM Zimbabwe leader Jacob Ngarivhume yesterday refused to answer questions relating to his 2020 Twitter posts that allegedly incited the public to join an illegal demonstration.He had been cornered by the State during cross-examinati…

Published: 04 Apr 2023 at 06:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Ngarivhume ditches Chamisa

Jacob Ngarivhume, Transform Zimbabwe (TZ) President, has decided to withdraw his backing for Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa.In 2018 Ngarivhume joined a union of opposition political parties, the MDC Alliance led …

Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 07:23hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Top cop caves in on Ngarivhume case

POLICE Officer Commanding Law and Order in Harare Inspector Edmore Runganga yesterday admitted in court that  opposition Transform Zimbabwe leader Jacob Ngarivhume's Twitter account allegedly used to post messages inciting the public …

Published: 08 Feb 2023 at 05:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Ngarivhume sets record on niece's death

Jacob Ngarivhume, leader of the opposition Transform Zimbabwe has since apologized to Pararenyatwa Hospital after his allegations that their incompetence led to his niece's death.Ngarivhume's niece passed away at Parirenyatwa Hospital and …

Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 07:27hrs | 2 | by Mzingaye Nxumalo

Ngarivhume petitions Parliament over electoral reforms

TRANSFORM Zimbabwe president Jacob Ngarivhume, who organised the world famous #31July Movement last year, has petitioned the parliament to expeditiously implement  electoral reforms and address the issue of human rights violation urge…

Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 07:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

CIOs persecute Sikhala, Ngarivhume

LEADERS of the #31July Movement leaders, Transform Zimbabwe president Jacob Ngarivhume and MDC Alliance Vice Chairman Job Sikhaka have been receiving threats from suspected state security agents using South African mobile numbers, warning …

Published: 05 Aug 2021 at 07:19hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

When opposition underdog gives the opposition sleepless nights

Last Friday the MDC Alliance faction leader, Nelson Chamisa came out of his invisible office to sweep the streets of Mabvuku high density suburb in apparent response to Transform Zimbabwe (TZ) leader, Jacob Ngarivhume who has been cleaning…

Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 21:12hrs | 1 | by Nobleman Runyanga

Chamisa in political quandary â€¦.as Ngarivhume already inspires the MDC Alliance

The embattled MDC Alliance leader, Nelson Chamisa's lack of vision is coming back to haunt him as his support base appears to be dwindling. Chamisa, who was defeated byPresident Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2018 presidential elections, appears to…

Published: 21 May 2021 at 12:51hrs | 3 | by Innocent Mujeri

Situation in Zimbabwe has reached another level

THESE past few weeks, I have witnessed some horrific scenes.The poverty gripping people in communities across Harare is heart-breaking.I realise now we have a choice to make. We can do nothing â€” continue on the same path or we can make t…

Published: 17 May 2021 at 06:49hrs | | by Jacob Ngarivhume

Jacob Ngarivhume arrested for picking litter in Mbare

TRANSFORM Zimbabwe President and the founder of the July Movement, Jacob Ngarivhume has been arrested in Mbare.He is currently detained at Matapi Police Station.Ngarivhume had notified the police of his July Movement's plans to carry out a…

Published: 04 May 2021 at 19:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

'Mnangagwa will be President again in 2023,' says Ngarivhume

OPPOSITION politician Jacob Ngarivhume sees a bleak future for opposition politics in Zimbabwe, and has resigned to the fact that the ruling Zanu-PF will win again in the 2023 elections.Ngarivhume, who fronts the Transform Zimbabwe movemen…

Published: 24 Dec 2020 at 05:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala says, 'Zimbabwe has reached tipping point'

ZENGEZA West Member of Parliament Job Sikhala celebrated his 48th birthday on Friday. The politician was recently arrested and charged with inciting violence ahead of the abortive July 31 protests. He is out on bail and the MDC Alliance vi…

Published: 02 Nov 2020 at 05:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's education in crisis

That Zimbabwe is in a deep crisis is open to everyone to see. What is disheartening is the choreographed denial by the ZANU PF government. The ZANU PF government has been driving Zimbabwe towards a cliff. For months on end, nurses and doct…

Published: 07 Oct 2020 at 08:16hrs | 12 | by Staff Reporter

Chamisa prison visit caused trouble for Ngarivhume and Chin'ono

#JULY31 protests organiser, Jacob Ngarivhume says MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa's recent visit to Harare remand prison angered authorities who ordered he and investigative journalist Hopewell Chin'ono be transferred to Chikurubi Maxim…

Published: 05 Sep 2020 at 09:35hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter

Chin'ono, Ngarivhume in 4th bail bid

Incarcerated investigative journalist Hopewell Chin'ono and opposition politician Jacob Ngarivhume who are being charged with inciting the public to commit public violence when they called for protests on July 31, yesterday had their fourt…

Published: 28 Aug 2020 at 07:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ngarivhume quits Chamisa alliance

A pre-election political marriage of convenience, between the Nelson Chamisa led MDC and Transform Zimbabwe fronted by Jacob Ngarivhume has ended.The union was part of a pre-election pact cobbled by opposition parties to form the MDC Allia…

Published: 03 May 2019 at 20:56hrs | 2 | by newzimbabwe

Transform Zimbabwe congress kicks off

TRANSFORM Zimbabwe (TZ)'s inaugural elective congress kicks off in Harare today, where the opposition party is expected to launch its policy document ahead of this year's general elections.TZ, which has its roots in the Christian community…

Published: 23 Mar 2018 at 05:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Failure of Zimbabwe is the failure of leadership, says Ngarivhume

KWEKWE - Today the MDC Alliance held powerful rally in Kwekwe where thousands of people attended. The rally was part of the nation wide rallies which the MDC Alliance is doing across the country in preparation of the 2018 elections.In an i…

Published: 17 Mar 2018 at 19:11hrs | | by Staff Reporter

'Unmasking' Jacob Ngarivhume

JACOB Ngarivhume saw his star rise on the back of intensified anti-President Robert Mugabe protests that shaped Zimbabwe's politics in 2016, but he has remained an enigma.Ngarivhume, the leader of the hitherto little-known Transform Zimbab…

Published: 28 Sep 2017 at 07:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Ngarivhume demands more coaliton seats from Tsvangirai

TRANSFORM Zimbabwe leader, Jacob Ngarivhume is negotiating with MDC-T leader, Morgan Tsvangirai to get two more parliamentary seats and 80 council seats under the MDC Alliance, as a quota for participating in the coalition.TZ, according to…

Published: 28 Sep 2017 at 06:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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