A BEITBRIDGE resident is languishing in prison after he was arrested by Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers for allegedly inciting people to stage an anti-government protest in what is perceived as a broader onslaught against dissent over opposition to the recent and loathed amendment of the Constitution. Mbedzi, prosecutors alleged, was seen holding a placard inscribed “No To 2030” while mobilising people to join him in demonstrating against the amendment of the Constitution. Mbedzi, whose Samsung Galaxy mobile phone handset was seized by ZRP officers and appeared in court for initial remand proceedings on 17 July 2026, remains in prison custody after he was denied bail by Beitbridge Resident Magistrate Takudzwa Gwazemba on 18 July 2026. The Magistrate dismissed his bail application after ruling that he would interfere with state witnesses. Alternatively, the duo was charged with criminal nuisance as defined in Section 46(v) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act.