The sentencing of Jameson Timba, leader of a faction of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), and 34 of his supporters has been postponed. The group, convicted last week for participating in an unlawful gathering, was originally scheduled for sentencing on Monday, November 27. However, the Harare magistrate rescheduled the hearing to Wednesday, November 29, 2024.

The 35 individuals, who were arrested on June 16 while commemorating the International Day of the African Child, initially faced charges of disorderly conduct. After the State concluded its case, they were acquitted of these charges.

On Friday, Magistrate Collet Ncube, who is presiding over the case at the Harare Circuit Court, acquitted 28 additional defendants, citing insufficient evidence linking them to the gathering.

The postponement of the sentencing has been confirmed by the CCC party.