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High Court orders Harare mayor to be reinstated but he is immediately picked up for questioning

The High Court today ordered the reinstatement of Harare Mayor Bernard Manyenyeni but he was immediately picked up for questioning by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission, a statement by the Movement for Democratic Change- Tsvangirai said.

Manyenyeni was initially suspended on 20 April on allegations of insubordination and unprocedurally appointing James Mushore as town clerk.

The MDC-T yesterday claimed that Manyenyeni was being persecuted.

Full statement:

Wednesday, 29 June 2016

Mayor Manyenyeni wins suspension case

The High Court today ordered the reinstatement of Harare Mayor, Bernard Manyenyeni who had challenged his suspension by Local Government minister, Saviour Kasukuwere over two months ago

Soon after his court ruling, and in strange and suspicious circumstances, the mayor was picked up for questioning by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission for unclear reasons.

Justice Lavender Makoni ordered Kasukuwere to pay the costs of the suit and interdicted him from suspending Manyenyeni who is now allowed to continue with his duties.

Mayor Manyenyeni was initially suspended on April 20 this year on allegations of insubordination and unprocedurally appointing James Mushore as Harare town clerk.

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