Date
HR Violated
Provincial highlights
1 August
Right to Shelter
Chipinge Rural District Council evicted 80 families to pave way for the expansion of Checheche Growth Point in
Chipinge South. *Susan Mudzimu and 79 others approached Chipinge District Administrator, Mr Sienza, and Chipinge
District Council Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mamvocha, for compensation in order to look for alternative land but to no
avail. Council has since begun demolishing homesteads.
4 August
Freedom of
Association
Cadwell Mukobo and Taurai Wendumba, both Zanu PF supporters, allegedly forced Wendumba and Mukobo villagers
to each pay $1 towards the Heroes Day Celebrations. Mukobo threatened villagers with unspecified action if they
refused to pay. The villagers argued that this was a political choice.
14 August
Property Rights
*Mr Robb of Wakefield farm in Headlands was allegedly served with an eviction notice giving him three months to
vacate his farm and pave way for a new owner. It is rumoured that Kudzai Chipanga of Zanu PF could be taking over
the farm. The eviction will also leave over one hundred families without homes and employment.
14 August
Freedom of
Expression
It is alleged that *Honest Rozhani and *Nobert Chuma (MDC T) were physically assaulted by a war veteran, only
known as Chigadza, and Tobias Malunga at Thandi Business Centre in Headlands after they were heard saying that
Zanu PF always lies to people.
19 August
Right to Health
People living with HIV and other chronic diseases marched from Quest Motors in Mutare town to the local government
complex to hand over a petition to the Ministry of Health and Chiild Care. The citizens were questioning the
government over the increase in health fees. Consultation fees increased from $2 to $9, ambulance services from $5
to $15 while maternity fees are pegged at $35.
20 August
Freedom of
Association
The Headmaster of Chipfatsura Pprimary School, Frank Siziba, who is also a Zanu PF member in Mutare North is
alleged to have been involved in violence against *George Nyoni, councillor for ward 4. Nyoni is said to have defected
to ZimPF and Siziba verbally assaulted him for that.
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