By Simbarashe Jingo | Today, let’s discuss a pressing issue: the wrongful imprisonment of Jameson Timba. Since June 16, 2024, when police stormed and detained him along with 78 CCC activists during the International Day of the African Child, he has been held without bail for 110 days. This blatant disregard for human rights—where even a 17-year-old and a nursing mother were initially jailed—underscores the urgent need for judicial reform. Holding someone for more than 48 hours without formal charges is not only unjust but a severe violation of Zimbabwean human rights statutes.

Imagine being imprisoned for over three months, innocent and awaiting a trial that seems perpetually out of reach. This situation exposes deep flaws in a legal system that should shield the innocent and ensure justice swiftly. The ongoing detention of Timba without bail questions the integrity of our legal frameworks and the very notion of presumed innocence.

This case is not isolated. It reflects broader systemic failures that disrupt many lives under the guise of justice. Advocating for Timba’s release is crucial; it stands for challenging a system where too many languish in detention unjustly. The principle of being innocent until proven guilty must transcend rhetoric to become a practical reality for all.

We must rally for change—share this story, raise awareness, and demand reform. Let’s unite in bringing Timba and others like Amos Chibaya and Jacob Ngarivhume, facing similar fates, back home. Remember: “Justice delayed is justice denied.” Join the cause and help ensure that no one else endures such grave injustice.