committees. He is alleged to have threatened them with physical harm especially in the upcoming election
period. He also reported to have said he would keep the names of those who would have contributed.
17 April
Freedom
of It is reported the Zanu PF branch chairperson in Nyanyadzi area, Chimanimani West Chikaurai Josiya and
assembly and one Isabel Masibera went to Nyanyadzi business centre to collect $2 for the Independence celebrations
association
from Prince Chikepe*. Chikaurai is alleged to have harassed and threatened Chikepe after (Chikepe) had
demanded a receipt, the purpose of the money and the quantity of food one was guaranteed at the
celebrations after paying. It was reported that on the 18th which was the day of the celebration, Chikaurai
announced at the gathering that some of the people in the area do not respect the Zanu PF party and that
people should stop buying in Chikepe’s shop. He went further to say Chikepe was supposed to close his
shop for what was termed disrespecting the Zanu PF party and leadership.
18 April
Freedom
of It was reported that on the 18th of April, all shops at Nyanga North Business Centre were forced to close
assembly and down and flea markets were also not spared. It is alleged that Nyanga North legislator, Supa
association
Mandiwandzira (Zanu PF) had called for a rally which was to be merged with the Independence
celebrations. It was reported that people were transported from different wards of Nyanga North to
Nyanga Centre for the purposes of attending this rally and celebrations. It was also alleged that the
closing down of businesses on this day was due to political threats from the Zanu PF Nyanga leadership.
Business people followed this directive as they were afraid of being victimised.
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