He was found not guilty of the charge of inciting violence for which he was arrested following the murder of an opposition political activist.

Takudya is among the thousands of vendors who were left counting losses after an inferno razed parts of the bustling market last Tuesday evening.

Mudiwa Hood claims that the comments damaged his reputation and expressed his disappointment and frustration over the constant attacks on his character.

Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu) president, Emmanuel Sitima, told The Standard that student leaders across the country were under siege.

The ministry said the moratorium sought to create and maintain order as well as harmony in the built environment throughout the country.