Manyere who was represented by Alec Muchadehama was challenging his
continued placement on remand and the protracted delay in being brought
to trial. The dismissal of the application effectively means that
Manyere will remain in remand prison, pending the hearing of a Supreme
Court application in which he is challenging his continued detention.
Meanwhile MISA-Zimbabwe has offered food and school fees assistance to
the Manyere's family with te support of the UK based Rory Peck Trust.
Manyere's wife says the family is struggling as Shadreck was the sole
breadwinner.
Background
Manyere first appeared before the Harare Magistrates Courts on 24
December 2008 together with Zimbabwe Peace Project director Jestina
Mukoko.
He went missing whilst in taking his vehicle to a garage in Norton
about 40km West of Harare on 13 December 2008. Manyere made a bail
application to the High Court on 19 February 2009 which was dismissed
by Justice Yunis Omerjee, but he was granted leave to make an
application to the Supreme Court; His case is yet to be heard. He is
charged under section 23 (1), (2) of the Criminal Law (Codification and
Reform) Act which criminalises acts of insurgence, banditry, sabotage
or terrorism.