“Of course I want the law to take its course but I’m now disabled and for me the most important thing is to be compensated adequately. I’d be happy if he gets jailed for this crime but my biggest concern is that I should be paid enough money to enable me to take care of my family ..."
Museveni, who has been under international scrutiny for his longevity in power and the alleged suppression of political opponents, criticized the west, and said the idea of imposing sanctions as a form of punishment on individuals not abiding by their standards, was “cowardice.”
In an interview with Studio 7 in Bulawayo on Wednesday, Moyo said he shall “in a few weeks” make an announcement regarding his political ambitions.
The first elective congress was held in 2010 and the second one was supposed to have been held last year but was deferred due to financial constraints.
The women, out on free bail, had applied for refusal of further remand, arguing that they had no case to answer.
WOZA director Jenni Williams said her organization has since 2006 been campaigning for free primary education and wants government to scrap levies charged in public schools.
"... We now need a collective consensus of all Zimbabweans to make sure that Mugabe listens to the voice of the people. We are for the rule of law."
"Today is a historic day for us. It is a day when the MDC and People First are coming together … We want the people of Zimbabwe to work as one and not to be divided."
The women, who include Jenni Williams, the director of the Women of Zimbabwe Arise, were granted free bail when they first appeared in court on Monday.
The protesters, who were arrested outside Queens Sports Club where Zimbabwe is clashing with New Zealand in a cricket match, included Jennie Williams of Women of Zimbabwe Arise.
Rev. Ray Motsi said the church should not be afraid to speak out against the country’s political leadership where it has failed the people.
Mathonsi stated that the constitution is clear on guaranteeing citizens the right to demonstrate peacefully, adding that provisions of the Public Order and Security Act cannot be used to deny that right.
ZHRC commissioner Japhet Ndabeni-Ncube told journalists that the Commission had decided to make investigations at Burombo following complaints against the police by some residents.
Tanaka Muganyi, co-representing 85 people who are facing charges of public violence, told Studio 7 that the accused were given bail of $80 each.
Project lawyer Patience Moyo of Justice for Children condemned the keeping of juveniles in custody since Wednesday saying this is against the constitution.
Despite a heavy presence by the police in the central business district and in the high density suburbs, there was relative calm throughout, even in Makokoba, where police yesterday clashed with protesters.
Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions women’s regional chairperson, Grace Mathe, said the majority of people in the country are disgruntled by the deteriorating economic situation in the country.
Sibangilizwe Nkomo said his father fought for a united Zimbabwe in which people were supposed to live in harmony despite ethnic and political differences.
Msipa, one of the former senior members of the Nkomo-led Zapu from which Zanu PF broke away, says Nkomo was from the start the quintessential nationalist leader respected by all and sundry.
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