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On June 9 th , the government of Zimbabwe, through one Chief Superintended G. Moyo, signing off as “Officer Commanding Police, Harare Central District”, wrote back to a local civil society organization, Heal Zimbabwe, formally rejecting the latter’s notified intention to “…hold a candle lighting commemoration of Dr Alex Magaisa..” in Harare.   The excuse given by the authorities, is that the convener (Heal Zimbabwe) failed to comply with Section 7 (1) a of the Maintenance of Peace and Order Chapter 11:23 which reads: “(a) seven days before the date on which a procession or public demonstration is to be held, give notice of the procession or public demonstration in writing signed by him or her to the regulating authority for the district in which the procession or public demonstration is to be held;” For argument’s sake, the interpretation would be that the convener failed to notify the authorities in time, as prescribed by this law. This is a potentially valid legal argument. A

"Mhofu, ko Alex aita sei?” ”hindava?” “He’s no more…Check your twitter” Today was just another random Sunday, and I was not doing much social media. Spent most of my morning in church, though at the same time, deep in thoughts over some work assignments that I needed to attend to. Just as church ended, and I unlocked my phone to see what had been happening since morning, only to greeted by a message from a close friend, both trying to confirm and notify me of tragic news that left me shell-shocked beyond comprehension. In the midst of my personal despair, I still felt a need to pen a little tribute, to a gentle giant, who has meant so much to me. Yet…words fail me. I’m certain many more are feeling the same. It can only be worse for his children and family. For his closest friends. Death has no shame Scrolling on the blue-streets, I read many messages, citizens in shock, expressing grief over the demise of this great Zimbabwean. Some called him a “patriot”, some a “brave warrior o