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Justice Emilia Muchawa Orders Release of Jacob Ngarivhume, Highlighting Ongoing Political Tensions

Jacob Ngarivhume, a well-known opposition leader in Zimbabwe, was released on bail set at US$100 by the Harare High Court on Wednesday, October 23, after spending 82 days in pre-trial detention.

Justice Emilia Muchawa granted his release with conditions, including the surrender of his passport and a ban on posting on the social media platform X.

Ngarivhume, who leads the Transform Zimbabwe party, faces charges of disorderly conduct in a public place and participating in an illegal gathering aimed at inciting public violence, alleged offenses from June.

His legal representation came from Godfrey Mupanga of the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR).

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His arrest was part of a broader government crackdown on dissent, which intensified ahead of the 44th SADC Summit in Harare on August 17, as authorities sought to prevent potential protests.

Previously, Ngarivhume and fellow opposition figure Job Sikhala had expressed their intention to mobilize citizens against corruption, the exploitation of natural resources, and the governance issues under the ZANU PF government.

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