The video, titled “WATCH LIVE: Arrested Zimbabwe War Veterans Spent Weekend In Jail,” from the GAMBAKWE MEDIA channel, discusses the arrest of several elderly individuals, described as “war veterans,” who were protesting in Harare.

Gambakwe is providing an update on the case, reading from the court papers (Request for Remand Form 242 and Annexures) and opposing the bail application.

 

Key Points Gambakwe Discusses:

 

  • The Arrests: The individuals were arrested on October 17, 2025, during a protest called by Blessed Runesu Geza for a “One Million Men March” (00:00:44). The demonstration was against the Head of State, Comrade Emmerson Mnangagwa, accusing him of corruption, looting, and mutilating the constitution (00:03:35).
  • The Venue: The protest was initially scheduled for Robert Gabriel Mugabe Square but was moved to Africa Unity Square (00:03:59). The accused converged at the corner of George Silundika Avenue and Sam Nujoma Street (00:04:28).
  • The Allegation (Offence): The charge is “Participating in a gathering with intent to promote Public Violence, breaches of peace or bigotry” (00:01:11).
    • Evidence cited includes the accused being positively identified at the scene and through pictures/videos on social media (00:01:18).
    • During the gathering, they were singing and dancing to a song titled “Zvigananda chera mwena nguva yakwana, chera mwena zvigananda”, which he translates as “economic saboteurs, your time is up, be warned economic saboteurs” (00:04:45).
    • Upon arrest, stones, boulders, and other missiles were found hidden near Africa Unity Square (00:05:20).
  • The Accused: He reads the list of ten accused persons, noting that they are all “old people,” with the oldest being 75 years old (00:02:48). He emphasizes that they were likely caught because they “could not run” due to their age (00:08:08).
  • Opposition to Bail: The investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Chisi, is opposing bail because of:
    • Risk of re-offending: Suggesting a propensity for inciting or engaging in further public disorder (00:06:43).
    • Flight risk: The offense carries a lengthy custodial sentence, which might induce the accused to abscond (00:07:04).
    • Threat to Public Order: Their participation in a politically charged gathering may pose ongoing risks to peace and security (00:07:14).
  • Call to Action: Gambakwe insists the police must release the “old people” as they have done nothing wrong (00:08:29). He views the arrests as being for “opposing the third term or opposing what we call ED 2030” (00:07:53). He then calls it a “generational duty” not to allow Mnangagwa a third term (00:09:15).

Image 1: Request for Remand (Form 242)

 

Z.R.P.

REQUEST FOR REMAND FORM 242

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Station: CID LAW AND ORDER HARARE
ZRP Section: CID LAW AND ORDER HARARE DR 12/10/25
Investigating Officer: DETECTIVE SERGEANT CHISI 0719959274
Prosecutor’s Ref: ……………………………..
C.R.B No. ……………………………..
Prison No. ……………………………..

(Note: In the case of joint accused, all are to be included on same Request for Remand Form)

 

Section A

 

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Accused: Rose Chirenje Aged 65 Years & 09 Others [SEE ANNEXTURE “A”]
Arrested (date) 17/10/25
(Time) 1600 hours

 

Section B

 

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Offence(s) Participating in a gathering with intent to promote Public Violence, breaches of peace or bigotry as defined in section 37(1)(a)(i) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform,) Act, Chapter 9.23
Allegation(s) – See Annexure “B”
Evidence (state facts linking accused to the commission of crime/offence, e.g accused was found in possession of stolen radio, etc,) 1. The accused were seen and positively identified at the scene committing the offence. 2. The accused were positively identified through pictures and videos posted on various social media platforms. 3. There are several witnesses who will testify.
Value of property stolen/damaged: N/A

 

Image 2: Annexure A: List of Accused Persons

 

LAW & ORDER HARARE DR 12/10/25 ZRP HARARE CENTRAL 885/10/25

 

ANNEXURE A: LIST OF ACCUSED PERSONS

 

Accused Name and Details
Accused 1: Rose Chirenje Aged 65 Years NR: 63- 299671-P-42 Res: 2306 Sandton Westgate, Harare Bus: not employed
Accused 2: Nyarai Chigudu Aged 52, Years NR: 63- 972283-P-15 Res: 6011 81st Crescent Glenview 3, Harare
Accused 3: Kenesia Jera Aged 62 Years NR: 68-019802-R-42 Res: 8590 Whitecliff Harare
Accused 4: Edward Mandikutse Aged 69 Years NR: Unknown Res: 1212 Sunningdale 3 Harare Bus: self employed
Accused 5: Dexter Jena Aged 69 Years NR: 80-021248-P-80 Res: Plot 12 Muredzo Farm Wedza Bus: self employed
Accused 6: Hazvinei Machingura Aged 69 Years NR: 48-025569-E-42 Res: 1242 Makomo Extension Epworth, Harare
Accused 7: Stephen Chagwiza Aged 48 Years NR: 27-1386971-G-27 Res: 337 Phase 10 Eastview, Harare Bus: not employed
Accused 8: Jacob Masaraure Aged 75, Years NR: Not Held Res: Farm 4 Lodia Farm, Chivhu
Accused 9: Mapengo Mapengo Aged 57 Years NR: 48-063650-X-48 Res: 257 Chizhanda Township Mtoko
Accused 10: Joefhrey Chigwerewe Aged 70 Years NR: 48-036481-Q-48 Res: Plot 30 Huyuyu Mutoko Bus: self employed

 

Image 3: Annexure B to ZRP Form 242

 

CID LAW & ORDER HARARE DR 12/10/25 ZRP HARARE CR 885/10/25

 

ANNEXURE “B” TO ZRP FORM 242

 

  1. Complainant is the State.
  2. Accused are as per attached Annexure “A” to ZRP Form 242.
  3. On 17 October 2025, accused persons and their accomplices who are still at large connived to incite members of the public to participate in a public gathering which had been called for by Blessed Runesu Geza to join the One Million Men March against the Head of State and Government, His Excellency Comrade Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa accusing him to have chosen to betray the people of Zimbabwe by aligning himself with “Zvigandas (Criminal Saboteurs) and that the President has opted for corruption, looting, open formalisation of thievery within the government and brutally mutilating of the national constitution. The protest was scheduled to be held at Robert Gabriel Mugabe Square.
  4. On 15 October 2025, Blessed Runesu Geza addressed members of the public through social media platforms including Facebook and WhatsApp Groups advising that the venue of the intended One Million Men March had been moved to Africa Unity Square in Harare.
  5. Pursuant to Geza’s calls, accused persons and their accomplices who are still at large converged at Corner George Silundika Avenue and Sam Nujoma Street, Harare near Africa Unity Square intending to participate in the intended One Million Men March. During the gathering, accused persons were singing and dancing a song titled “Zvigananda chera mwena nguva yakwana, chera mwena zvigananda” meaning “economic saboteurs, your time is up, be warned economic saboteurs“.
  6. On the same date [17/10/25] at around 1130 hours, detectives received information that accused had gathered near Africa Unity Square intending to participate in the intended One Million Men March.
  7. Detectives from CID Law and Order Harare reacted to the information leading to the arrest of accused number 1-6 at the scene of crime while several other accused escaped.
  8. Upon arresting the accused persons, the detectives found some stones, boulders and other different missiles being hidden around the scene of crime.
  9. On the same date [17/10/25] at around 1630 hours, accused number [07] – [10] were arrested while they were hiding in their vehicle a silver Toyota Probox registration number AGG 1898 which was parked at corner 6th Street and Kwame Nkrumah Avenue, Harare after having been previously positively identified by the detectives at the scene of crime.
  10. The accused acted unlawfully.

 

Image 4: Affidavit

 

LAW & ORDER HARARE DR 12/10/25 ZRP HARARE CENTRAL CR 885/10/25

 

AFFIDAVIT

 

I, Lovemore Chisi, NR: 63-1264452 M 07, of CID Law and Order Harare do hereby make Oath and swear that:

  1. I am a duly attested member in the Zimbabwe Republic Police holding rank of Detective Sergeant. I have been in the Police Service for fourteen years of work eight years attached to Investigation.
  2. I am the Investigating Officer in a case of Participating in a gathering with intent to promote Public Violence, breaches of peace or bigotry as defined in section 37(1)(a)(i) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform,) Act, Chapter 9.23 of which the accused persons are as per the attached list.
  3. On 17 October 2025 at around 1100 hours and pursuant to Blessed Runesu Geza’s call for a one Million Men March, accused persons and their accomplices who are still at large converged at Corner George Silundika Avenue and Sam Nujoma Street, Harare.
  4. On the same date (17/10/25) at around 1130 hours, detectives received information that accused had gathered near Africa Unity Square intending to Participate in the intended One Million Men March.
  5. Detectives from CID Law and Order Harare reacted to the information and the accused were subsequently arrested. The accused were brought to station for further management.
  6. It is against this background that I oppose the granting of bail to the accused due to the following reasons:
    • Risk of re-offending. The nature of the offence suggests a propensity for inciting or engaging in further public disorder.
    • Accused is facing an offence which when convicted, calls for a lengthy custodial sentence. In view of this and coupled with the evidence available accused may be induced or enticed to abscond trial.
    • Accused is a threat to Public Order and Security. Participation in politically charged or volatile gathering may pose ongoing risks to peace and security and releasing the accused could reignite unrest or embolden others.

I make the above statement conscientiously believing it to be true.

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Signed (Signature)
Sworn before me this 18th day of October 2025.
Signed (Signature)
Commissioner of Oaths (Circular Stamp: ZIMBABWE REPUBLIC POLICE INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, OFFICER IN CHARGE LAW AND ORDER HARARE, 18 OCT 2025)

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