Ten Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) students who were arrested yesterday on campus have been released this morning. The Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) Secretary for international relations Chiedza Gadzirayi, Laswet Savadye, Respect Ndanga, Titus Chigama, Josephine Majurira, Tawanda Kanogoiwa, Artwell Simbabure and three others have been released after spending a night in police cells. The group was charged for criminal nuisance and fined Z$20-00 each.

Bindura University of Education students demonstrated yesterday demanding chief among other things the reversal of school fees increment and better living conditions on cumpus.This resulted in the police arresting Chiedza Gadzirayi and nine other students. Bindura University authorities are demanding top up fees of Z$30 000 from the Z$8 000 that had been tabled at the beginning of the semester.

An end to interference on University affairs and victimization of students by the Zimbabwe Republic Police is part of the conditions that many students in institutions of higher learning are awaiting to see after the signing of a unity deal by the country’s three major political players. This will enable a conducive learning environment and promote academic freedom.