The five were not asked to plead and were remanded to Monday for bail application.

Councillors unanimously recommended the suspension of acting and assistant housing directors Manfred Gambiza and Unity Jaji respectively last week.

Mnangagwa, who took over from the late Robert Mugabe after a military coup six years ago, will be running for his second and final full term in office.

Cheza (50) on Friday appeared before Gweru provincial magistrate Tendai Mahwe on Friday charged with inciting public violence.

In 2018, Zvobgo Jnr tried his third consecutive bid in Masvingo Urban, but again lost to Bernard Mazarire, a retired army major.

Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko yesterday confirmed the incident that occurred in Shurugwi.

Gweru Diocese head, Bishop Rudolph Nyandoro said the initiative was driven by the need to bring quality health services to the community.

Mayor Martin Chivhoko said the resuscitation of Go beer was a top priority for council as the business entity used to be council's cash cow.

In an interview with Standard Style Remembrance director Annie Ndlovu said the idea of decentralising was to ensure services were taken to the people, particularly in remote areas.