A HARARE kombi operators’ leader has been arrested and brought to court over allegations of producing and distributing flyers allegedly to incite public violence ahead of planned anti-government demonstrations.
Ngonidzashe Katsvairo (53), chairperson of 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 to April 30 for bail hearing.
Prosecutor Takudzwa Jambawo alleged that Katsvairo printed flyers at his Harare office containing messages encouraging members of the public to support an “illegal demonstration” then scheduled for April 24, 2026.
According to the State, the planned protests were linked to the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) and were directed at the Constitutional Amendment No 3 Bill. The flyers were allegedly intended for distribution in Harare.
The court heard that on April 23 police acted on intelligence and searched Katsvairo’s premises, recovering 102 flyers, alongside a laptop, desktop computer and other documents, which were taken as exhibits.
The State further alleges that the material was designed to incite public violence, breach of peace or disorder in greater Harare.
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In a related matter, seven other individuals appeared in court last week on similar allegations of incitement linked to alleged MDC mobilisation efforts.
The group — Clifton Zumba (27), Shingirai Chitauro (45), John Simon (53), Tonderai Cephas Makuyana (28), Decent Zainab (46), Jane Makovere (47) and Austin Name (52) — is accused of convening meetings at Harvest House in Harare to plan a procession against CAB3.
Prosecutors allege that some of the accused produced flyers, calling for participation in an illegal demonstration, which were later distributed in Harare and Chitungwiza.
The State maintains that the accused persons’ actions were intended to incite public violence and disrupt peace during the demonstrations.
The matter is ongoing.