On 13 February, Gertrud Ntombeni, Abednico Bhebhe, Peter Nyoni and 33 Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) supporters were released from Khami Prison in Matabeleland. They were charged on 8 February in Nkayi Magistrate’s Court under the Public Order and Security Act, with throwing stones and being in possession of dangerous weapons including axes and empty bottles. They deny the charges. No trial date their case has been set.
