Govt ups ante against dissent, ‘bans’ gatherings

GOVERNMENT has gone a gear up in crushing alleged dissent by banning public gatherings citing security threats.

A fortnight ago, police swooped on opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party supporters who were holding a meeting at top party member Jameson Timba’s house in Avondale, Harare.

In the fracas, 79 opposition members were arrested, including Timba and his son.

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