A court in Mutare granted bail of $500 each to Biti and a fellow activist after they were arrested near the Mozambique border for allegedly holding a public meeting without notifying authorities. Both were ordered to report to police every two weeks.
The case is part of a broader political dispute over proposed constitutional changes, which critics say could extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s rule beyond 2028 and move presidential elections from a direct public vote to parliament.
Emmerson Mnangagwa who assumed office in 2017 following the resignation of Robert Mugabe is currently serving his second term under the current constitution.
Opposition figures and civil society groups have warned that the proposed reforms threaten democratic processes, accusing authorities of growing repression, including arrests, intimidation, and alleged abductions.
The government and ruling ZANU-PF party have denied the allegations, insisting the reforms are part of lawful political and constitutional review.
Tensions remain high as Zimbabwe grapples with both political uncertainty and ongoing economic pressures, with critics saying public frustration is deepening over governance and corruption concerns.
