Zanu-PF activist in custody for 'murdering' MDC-T activist

Hussein Charlie, a Zanu-PF activist has been remanded in custody for murdering Simbarashe Nemaura, an MDC-T activist in Chiredzi in July. Nemaura a well-known MDC-T activist was waylaid by Charlie while passing through Section 7 of Hippo Valley Estate on 9 July 2012.

Charlie is the Zanu-PF Ward Chairperson for Section 7.

Allegations are that on the fateful day, Charlie falsely accused Nemaura of stealing a bicycle claiming that MDC members are thieves and they should be banned from the estate. NemauraÂ’s bicycle had broken down forcing him to carry it on his shoulders.

The Zanu-PF thug then pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim in the chest. Nemaura fell down screaming and Charlie ran away. Chiredzi residents who responded to NemauraÂ’s screams found him bleeding profusely and he narrated what had happened.

Nemaura later died at Chiredzi hospital.

Charlie was arrested and is currently being held at Chiredzi Prison awaiting trial.

Cases of political motivated violence perpetrated by Zanu-PF hooligans are on the increase across the country as the nation faces a crucial referendum and impending national elections.

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