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Mutare court releases Biti, Ncube on bail

MUTARE provincial magistrate Honest Musiyiwa yesterday released convener of Constitutional Defenders Forum (CDF) Tendai Biti and national programmes director Morgan Ncube on US$500 bail each

By Kenneth Nyangani Mar. 24, 2026

Mutare court releases Biti, Ncube on bail

Biti released on $500 bail

Constitutional Defenders Forum (CDF) convener Luxton Tendai Biti (59) and the organisation’s national programmes director

By Kenneth Nyangani Mar. 23, 2026

Biti arrest draws condemnation from SA’s DA, Zicomo

“This latest act of wanton state brutality should sound alarm bells for the South African Presidency and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation,” Smith said.

By Kirsty Sibanda Mar. 23, 2026

Biti arrest draws condemnation from SA’s DA, Zicomo

Biti to appear in court today

Biti, who is also the convener of the Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF), was detained alongside the organisation’s national organiser, Morgan Ncube.

By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 23, 2026

Biti arrested in widening crackdown

The DCP has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of the group, calling for transparency from the Zimbabwe Republic Police regarding the legal grounds for the operation.

By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 22, 2026

Biti arrested in Mutare

Biti was detained while conducting a door-to-door campaign in the central business district opposing the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3.

By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 21, 2026

Amendment No 3 amounts to ‘retrospective power grab’

Bhebhe noted that the country’s term limits were designed to prevent leaders from becoming too powerful and entrenched in office.

By Musa Makina Mar. 12, 2026

Amendment No 3 amounts to ‘retrospective power grab’

Torture, bombs, and mandatory bootlicking

Moreso, when the regime baulk at having a referendum to vote on the particular amendment of extending the vapid leadership of the octogenarian by two more years without going for elections.

By Doctor Stop It Feb. 22, 2026

Torture, bombs, and mandatory bootlicking

Anti-ED term extension activist abducted, tortured

A MEMBER of the Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF), which is opposed to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure extension through a constitutional amendment, was abducted on Tuesday

By Staff Reporter Feb. 18, 2026