chilling game of cat and mouse is unfolding in Zimbabwe, where authorities are hot on the trail of Knox Chiwero, the alleged mastermind behind a WhatsApp group called Nyokayemabhunu. This group is suspected of orchestrating the March 31 protests led by activist Blessed Geza, which sent shockwaves across the nation.¹
As investigators dig deeper, they’ve uncovered a web of cryptic messages and clandestine plans that suggest a sinister plot to disrupt the country. The use of a South African-registered number by Chiwero has raised concerns about cross-border coordination, adding an international twist to the saga.
The crackdown has already resulted in the arrest of 107 suspects nationwide, with 94 individuals taken into custody at Robert Gabriel Mugabe Square in Harare. As authorities analyze the WhatsApp group’s messages, they’re racing against time to identify more suspects and prevent further unrest.
But the Zimbabwean government’s efforts to regulate social media have sparked a heated debate about freedom of speech and privacy concerns. The introduction of licensing requirements for WhatsApp group administrators aims to curb misinformation and enhance accountability, but critics argue it’s a thinly veiled attempt to stifle dissenting voices.
As the investigation unfolds, the stakes are high. Written submissions from the State and defense teams are set to begin on Tuesday, with a ruling on bail scheduled for April 10. One thing is clear: the authorities will stop at nothing to unmask the shadowy figures behind the protests and bring them to justice
