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Chivasa's trial postponed to 3 March
National Constitutional Assembly (NCA)
January 18, 2008

The Zimbabwe government through its notorious state policing department, Zimbabwe Republic Police is fighting hard to frustrate efforts by the National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) to bring about a new constitution in the country.

Yesterday, Thursday 17 January 2008, NCA's National Spokesperson Madock Chivasa appeared before Masvingo magistrate courts on charges of insulting the police. The charges being leveled against Chivasa have been described as manifestly unfounded by the organisation.

Chivasa is being charged under the notorious Public Order and Security Act (POSA) a draconian law passed by the Mugabe regime so as to easily clamp down on democratic forces and to suppress freedom of expression.

NCA Chairman Dr Lovemore Madhuku said the work being done by the organisation had landed Chivasa in trumped up charges of calling the police 'Mugabe's dogs'.

"The Charges against Chivasa resemble desperate efforts by the regime in trying to silence voices of those calling for a new people driven democratic constitution which all citizens will participate in," said Madhuku.

Chivasa appeared before Magistrate Patrick Mapiye and the state could not continue with the case as there was no electricity so the hearing was postponed to 3 March.

Chivasa was being represented by Philip Shumba of Mwonzora and Associates.

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