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Zimbabwe records surge in human rights violations, says NGO
A staggering 180,184 human rights violations were reported across Zimbabwe in October 2024, affecting nearly 2,000 victims, according to a new report from the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP). The report ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:54hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
'Cellphone thief' kidnapped in Bulawayo city centre
A woman and three men have been accused of kidnapping and assaulting a man they suspected of stealing a cellphone in Bulawayo, in a shocking incident that unfolded earlier this month.The four ...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:10hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter
Lawsuit against Mnangagwa dismissed
A HIGH Court bid to force President Emmerson Mnangagwa to sign into law a charter outlawing the abduction and torture of government critics and activists has been dismissed, with the court saying it c...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 07:16hrs | 916 | by Rigid Kondongwe
Kwekweza on a Zimbabwe govt 'Stop List', denied ID
CITIZEN for Coalition Change activist Namatai Kwekweza has voiced frustration over being unable to replace a deteriorating identification document after being informed they were on a government "Stop ...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 15:59hrs | 10083 | by Staff reporter
South Africa submits main legal claim to the top UN court accusing Israel of genocide
The South African legal team delivered a nearly 5,000-page document to the United Nations' top court on Monday, the latest step in a case the country brought accusing Israel of committing genocide aga...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 09:21hrs | 410 | by Associated Press
CCC activist sues Kazembe over unlawful arrest
Human rights activist Robson Chere has taken legal action against Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe and Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) Director General Elijah Chingosho, serving them ...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:07hrs | 350 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: How big is Namatai Kwekweza's mouth?
A senior official in Zimbabwe's government has sparked outrage by ridiculing the abduction and torture of human rights activist Namatai Kwekweza during a session at the African Union's 81st Ordinary S...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 10:02hrs | 1132 | by Staff reporter
Cellphones reveal incriminating evidence in kidnapping plot
Five suspected hitmen, accused of plotting to kidnap a Zimbabwean businessman, have been linked to incriminating evidence found on their mobile phones, a court hearing revealed on Wednesday.Th...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:41hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter
UK House of Commons receives Mthwakazi petition on Zanu-PF threats
The United Kingdom House of Commons has formally acknowledged receipt of a petition from the secessionist Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP), raising alarm over threats and human rights abuses allegedly c...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 17:57hrs | 901 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe teachers demand US$1,200 salary
As the global community observes World Teachers Day, teachers in Zimbabwe are intensifying their calls for a salary increment that would raise their monthly earnings to at least US$1,200. Currently, e...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:51hrs | 6853 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa no different from Ian Smith'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's governance has come under fire for being increasingly repressive, drawing parallels to the oppressive regimes of late former Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith and apart...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 07:54hrs | 1085 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala warns Mnangagwa
Former Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala has issued a stern warning to the ruling Zanu-PF regime, urging them to cease the continuous persecution of opposition activists. He emphasized that imprison...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:29hrs | 2201 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe police and Zanu-PF lead in rights violations'
A recent report by the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) reveals a troubling surge in human rights violations across the country, with at least 213 documented incidents of harassment, intimidation, and unl...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:43hrs | 417 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe content creator found murdered following a hijacking in Delft
A digital content creator and pastor who graduated just days ago has been found murdered following a hijacking in Delft.Marshall Ganyau, 30, was pictured smiling in his graduation gear after c...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 08:05hrs | 1293 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa regime told to end State sponsored abductions
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has been urged to end State-sponsored abductions, arbitrary arrests, detentions, and torture of opposition activists and human rights defenders.This c...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:56hrs | 1331 | by Staff reporter
Professor Stephen Rupange, Zimbabweans do not deserve insults. Stop it!
The least that the so-called learned people should do is to insult Zimbabweans for politics that has failed. The professor to tell us that Zimbabweans are cowards and selfish. This is below the pale: ...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 16:39hrs | 1102 | by Nomazulu Thata
Chamisa teaching Zimbabweans an important lesson
Zimbabweans have suffered too long under the unbearable Zanu-PF yoke of oppression and abuse. The abuse manifests itself in neglect, human rights violations, abductions, unlawful arrests, lack of serv...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 16:40hrs | 1301 | by Prof Stephen Rupange
Mnangagwa is presiding over a mobster regime!
It has been confirmed.So, the ruling ZANU PF party can, after all, have its opponents arrested and thrown in jail on trumped-up charges.This shocking revelation was made by none other ...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 07:10hrs | 641 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Gun-toting CIOs raid Harare leisure centre
Prominent activist Briggs Bomba has accused suspected state security agents of raiding a leisure facility he operates in Harare with the intention of targeting him. ...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:38hrs | 505 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa prepares report for SADC leaders
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, facing a significant loss of political influence since last year’s elections, has now resorted to spreading misinformation and deceit in a desperate bid to remain r...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:26hrs | 564 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans should know that independence never guarantees freedom
This is a truth that has seemingly been lost on many people. For some strange reason, we appear to believe that the attainment of political independence by a country automatically translates i...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 16:19hrs | 602 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ex-CCC MP 'abducted'
The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) said Machingauta revealed that his children were harassed by the men.Former Budiriro MP Costa Machingauta was allegedly abducted by armed men, who ...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 15:53hrs | 1166 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa regime puts liberation heroes' values under threat'
Civic society organizations (CSOs) in Zimbabwe have raised concerns that the freedoms secured by the country's liberation heroes are under threat due to a recent crackdown on dissent by President Emme...Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 08:42hrs | 113 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF has betrayed Zimbabwe war heroes
Zimbabwe's opposition parties claim that the sacrifices of the country's heroes have been betrayed by those in power, who have shown brutality, violated human rights, engaged in rampant corruption wit...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 17:14hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
Zapu calls for SADC action against Zanu-PF
ZAPU has joined the list of growing organisations concerned about the government's clampdown on citizens ahead of the 44th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit in Harare, questio...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 17:14hrs | 482 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabweans should be free to demonstrate at SADC Summit'
People should be free to demonstrate at the SADC Summit due to start in Harare next week because normally these are the international platforms which citizens take advantage of to raise their grievanc...Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 15:37hrs | 1247 | by Staff reporter
ZimPF condemns Mnangagwa govt's tyrannical actions, calls for an end to harassment and torture
Harare, 09 August 2024 - The Zimbabwe People First (ZimPF) party has issued a strong condemnation of the Zimbabwean government's recent actions, accusing President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administr...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 12:33hrs | 801 | by Staff Reporter
Exposing Mnangagwa Sadc facade
Your Excellencies, I write this public letter as an ordinary citizen of Zimbabwe, a member state of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).It is in the true African spirit of ubuntu...Published: 07 Aug 2024 at 15:34hrs | 1842 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Mnangagwa feels the heat
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has accused foreign entities of orchestrating a campaign to discredit Zimbabwe in response to international condemnation of his administration's crackdown on pro-democracy...Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 09:04hrs | 2868 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe never acted like a maniac as Sadc and AU Chair
I am still struggling to wrap my head around this madness. What is it about hosting a SADC heads of state and government meeting in Zimbabwe that can drive the host leader to go off the rails?...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 16:56hrs | 510 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe claims gatherings not banned ahead of Sadc Summit
Social media posts alleging that the Government has banned public gatherings ahead of the upcoming SADC Summit have been declared false by the police. National police spokesperson Commissioner...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:23hrs | 61 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa should know that demonstrations at international events are nothing new
First of all, let's get one thing straight.There is a huge difference between a demonstration and a riot.I felt that I needed to clarify a misconception that, in my book, has been deli...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 10:40hrs | 890 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chere, Kwekweza arrested at Robert Mugabe International Airport
Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) Robson Chere of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union (ARTUZ), Namatai Kwekweza, and opposition councillor Samuel Gwenzi have been arrested at Robert Mugabe International ...Published: 01 Aug 2024 at 09:21hrs | 806 | by Staff reporter
Police officers terrorise villagers; abduct, torture suspect's wife
In their futile effort to apprehend a suspected thief who allegedly stole irrigation sprinklers, armed members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police dispatched from Rusape indiscriminately terrorise communi...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 11:51hrs | 1300 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Rusape
Gukurahundi genocide survivor cannot forgive Mugabe's foot soldiers
An astounding number of mass graves surround Thabani Dhlamini's home in south-western Zimbabwe.One pointed out to the BBC lies near the ablution block at a primary school in the village of Sal...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 07:26hrs | 1161 | by Staff reporter
South African authorities apprehend suspects in Zim businessman kidnapping Case
South African security forces arrested fourteen individuals, including three Chinese and two Mozambican nationals, in connection with the kidnapping of a Zimbabwean businessman in Gauteng province....Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 22:16hrs | 1686 | by Staff Reporter
CCC MP demands US$150,000 damages from CIO operatives
Opposition Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Takudzwa Ngadziore has filed a lawsuit at the High Court, demanding US$150,000 from state security agents who allegedly abducted and tortured...Published: 13 Jul 2024 at 14:33hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter
President Ruto apologises for 'arrogant' Kenyan MPs
Kenya's President William Ruto on Friday apologized for the "arrogance and show of opulence" by legislators and ministers from the ruling party and promised action against "rogue" police officers who ...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 12:06hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa accused of poisoning Dzamara?
Controversial socialite Susan Mutami has cast aspersions on her baby father Temba Mliswa.Mutami accused Mlisa of being a Satan, she asked him about who poisoned Patson Dzamara.Patson D...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 16:11hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
President Ruto got away with murder in the ICC before
President Ruto thinks he can get away with any political conflict situation - even murder. We have more than 20 deaths resulting from serious demonstrations across Kenya. Listening to the exclusive pr...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 19:55hrs | 29 | by Nomazulu Thata
Chamisa linked CCC faction says CIOs hunting down its leaders
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has reported that state security agents are actively seeking its leaders, Gift Ostallos Siziva and Amos Chibaya, following their address at a recent court heari...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kenya's Ruto eats humble pie
Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday he won't sign into law a finance bill proposing new taxes, a day after protesters stormed parliament and several people were shot dead. It was the biggest ...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 09:58hrs | 4 | by Associated Press
Polygamist seeks protection from wife
In Harare, Jaden Musvika was granted a five-year protection order against his second wife, Loveness Mungate, by Harare magistrate Johanna Mukwesha. Musvika alleged that he was subjected to abuse and d...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF tops human rights violations in Zimbabwe
The ruling Zanu-PF party faces allegations of involvement in human rights violations across Zimbabwe, including increased cases of harassment, intimidation, and extrajudicial killings of citizens, as ...Published: 02 Jun 2024 at 09:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema places ex-Zambian President under house arrest?
Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu has said that he was "practically under house arrest", accusing police of a plot to forcefully detain him "for no reason".Mr Lungu said police were mobili...Published: 26 May 2024 at 21:30hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean professor kidnapped in SA
A Zimbabwean professor based in South Africa found himself embroiled in a harrowing ordeal when he was allegedly abducted by a group of eight men seeking to steal his cryptocurrency holdings valued at...Published: 22 May 2024 at 10:13hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala's camp unmoved by arrest threats
Former legislator Job Sikhala's National Democratic Working Group (NDWG) remains undeterred by threats against its leader following his critical speech at the Geneva Human Rights and Democracy Summit....Published: 22 May 2024 at 09:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe businessman found dead in SA
THE body of a Zimbabwean businessman, Evans Katumba, who was abducted in Durban last month with the kidnappers demanding a ransom of R2,5 million, has been found by police in KwaZulu Natal, South Afri...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 07:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Heavily Militarised government is the reason for economic meltdown
I am compelled by love of my country to delve deep into the core issues that hinder progress and meaningful development including but not limited to the abuse of power and intimidation of citizens by ...Published: 10 Apr 2024 at 22:25hrs | | by Sithembiso Hadebe
Zelensky plans trip to South Africa
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to pay SA an official state visit in the next few months as part of his African charm offensive amid a debilitating war with Russia. International re...Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 11:27hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
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