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The State has scheduled July 29 as the start date for the trial of Jameson Timba, a prominent member of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), and 76 other party activists.
The group, currently in remand prison for over five weeks, has been awaiting trial after their bail applications were denied by both the magistrates’ court and the High Court.
The 77 individuals face charges related to alleged gatherings “with intent to promote violence.” They were arrested on June 16 at Timba’s residence in Avondale, Harare, while marking the Day of the African Child, according to CCC officials.
Prosecutor Thomas Chanakira has instructed the accused to return to court on the scheduled date for the commencement of their trial, following the completion of investigations.
The case was discussed virtually by Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi. The accused, including Timba, are represented by legal team members Agency Gumbo, Lazarus Mbereko, Jeremiah Bamu, and Webster Jiti.
