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Three Midlands State University (MSU) students are facing prosecution for allegedly subverting constitutional government after opposing efforts to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term from 2028 to 2030.

Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) confirmed that Milton Muchayana, 21, Anenyasha Moyo, 22, and Langton Muhoma, 22, were arrested on 8 August 2025 at the MSU Gweru campus. They are charged under section 22(2) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act for subverting constitutional government, or alternatively, for incitement to commit public violence.

Prosecutors allege that the students distributed 12 fliers on campus inciting opposition to the proposed term extension. Some fliers reportedly carried messages such as "Call for rebellion against 2030 vision" and "If humanity must thrive, then individuals are compelled to outmanoeuvre others."

Authorities also seized two mobile phones, an HP laptop, and an Epson printer, which prosecutors say were used to create and print the materials.

The students were granted bail by Masvingo High Court Judge Regis Dembure after spending 14 days in custody and are represented by Reginald Chidawanyika of ZLHR. They are scheduled to return to court on 9 October 2025.
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