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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Esidakeni Farm co-owner Siphosami Malunga said that people working for ZANU PF secretary for administration, Obert Mpofu, and suspected State agents poisoned dogs that were guarding the farm.<\/p>\n

The farm, which is located in Nyamandlovu, Matabeleland North Province is owned by Malunga, a prominent human rights defender, and his two business partners, Zephaniah Dhlamini and Charles Moyo.<\/p>\n

The farm was invaded by Mpofu, ZANU PF activist Dumisani Madzivayathi, and a handful of politically connected claimants last year before they were ordered to vacate the land by the courts.<\/p>\n

Posting on social media, Friday, Malunga said one of Moyo\u2019s vicious dogs had died while another was critically ill following the alleged poisoning incident. He said:<\/p>\n

Last night they poisoned Esidakeni director Charles Moyo\u2019s vicious dogs. One has died and the other is critically ill.<\/p>\n

It is clear that together with CIO (Central Intelligence Organization) they have decided to physically harm us. We are not afraid.<\/p>\n

Malunga also revealed that the Deputy Sheriff had served Mpofu eviction papers in respect of his illegal occupation of Esidakeni Farm.<\/p>\n

Malunga and his partners were last week arrested and arraigned before the courts for ironically unlawfully occupying the same property.<\/p>\n

They are out of custody on ZWL$10 000 bail each.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Esidakeni Farm co-owner Siphosami Malunga said that people working for ZANU PF secretary for administration, Obert Mpofu, and suspected State agents poisoned dogs that were guarding the farm. 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