In his judgement, Patel gave Mupasiri an ultimatum to apologise saying his language brought the judiciary into disrepute.

The bullet went through his lower body, resulting in him suffering severe injuries.

The seven are now seeking bail at the High Court.

According to the sheriff's report on the issue, he found the Zanu PF members at a cell meeting in Unit L, Chitungwiza.

This emerged last week when High Court judge Justice Neville Wamambo issued an interim relief stopping their eviction.

Marconati is the director of Eagle Italian Leather Company with 51% shareholding and is being represented by Obey Shava of Shava Law Chambers.

Ruwona is charged alongside Macmillan Chiweshe and they are being represented by Oliver Marwa.

Mushando, Mabhena and Max Mpungu (32), who are cited as the first, second and third accused persons respectively, are facing eight fraud charges and a count of extortion.

Chin’ono later tweeted saying Rushwaya was going to be granted bail without any opposition by National Prosecuting Authority officials.

Mubaiwa, who is represented by human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa, challenged her conviction and sentence.

The human rights activist is accused of posting a message on Twitter inciting Zimbabweans to take to the streets over the worsening economic crisis.

He was remanded in custody to tomorrow for bail application.

Police refused to give permission to CCC to hold the rally in Bindura, Mashonaland West, today arguing that the proposed venue had no access road and toilets.