Zim opposition begs Cyril to intervene in deadly crisis

Leading Zimbabwean opposition figure Tendai Biti at the Harare Magistrate's Court in August 2018 after being taken in handcuffs to face charges of public violence.

Image: Jekesai Njikizana/AFP Leading Zimbabwean opposition figure Tendai Biti at the Harare Magistrate's Court in August 2018 after being taken in handcuffs to face charges of public violence.

Zimbabwean opposition official and former finance minister Tendai Biti has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene in the country’s unfolding economic and political crisis.

The country went into a violent shutdown after the price of fuel was raised by more than 100% over the weekend: a staggering $3.11 per litre for diesel, and $3.33 per litre for petrol.

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