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Daggers drawn against Nurses Council of Zimbabwe

Relations between the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe (NCZ) and the Harare Institute of Public Health (HIPH) have soured after the NCZ publicly disavowed HIPH's nursing assistants training programmes, sparking threats of legal action from the i…

Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 11:20hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter

Govt swindled out of thousands for Gokwe Uhuru gig?

The government is reportedly losing thousands of dollars due to inflated accommodation bills and fraudulent tender awards involving unregistered suppliers colluding with some officials, according to sources close to ongoing investigations.…

Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 11:20hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt reads riot act over corrupt land subdivisions

Agriculture Deputy Minister Davis Marapira has issued a stern warning to corrupt officials and stakeholders, urging urgent action to protect dairy farmers' land through the finalisation of title deeds. He highlighted rampant land subdivisi…

Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 11:20hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter

Zimta pokes holes into proposed Zimsec Act amendments

The Zimbabwe Teachers Association (Zimta) has criticised the proposed amendments to the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) Act, arguing that they fall short of restoring credibility to the country's examination system, which has…

Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 09:30hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Woman jailed 15 years for bizarre sexual act

A 19-year-old woman from Chirumanzu in Midlands province has been slapped with a 15-year jail term for indecent assault on a seven-year-old girl.Tatenda Madanhire of Munetsi village in Chirumazu, Midlands province, was convicted by Gweru M…

Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 10:14hrs | 363 | by Staff reporter

Another heavy blow for Zimbabwe's 'Patriotic Act'

In a significant blow to Zimbabwe's controversial Patriotic Act, the High Court has ruled that sections of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act which impose harsh penalties on those accused of calling for trade boycotts or sancti…

Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 09:25hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter

High Court declares key provision of Patriotic Act unconstitutional

The High Court of Zimbabwe has struck down a significant part of the controversial Patriotic Act, ruling that Section 22A (3) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendment Act No. 10 of 2023 is unconstitutional.In a judgment deli…

Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 19:06hrs | 477 | by Staff reporter

Calls mount for amendment of Zimbabwe's outdated Mines and Minerals Act

The long-overdue amendment of Zimbabwe's Mines and Minerals Act (Chapter 21:05) has become a pressing issue as the country grapples with mineral leakages and a lack of transparency in its mining sector. The original Act, enacted in 1961 du…

Published: 30 May 2025 at 12:15hrs | 423 | by Staff reporter

Harare man sentenced to 10 years for theft under Railways Act

A 36-year-old man has been sentenced to ten years in prison after being convicted of stealing railway property, in violation of the Railways Act. Edison Chidanzenzi was found guilty when he appeared before Harare Magistrate Ruth Moyo.The c…

Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 09:56hrs | 253 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Parliament resumes sitting

Parliament of Zimbabwe officially resumes sitting today after nearly two months of recess, with a significant legislative workload awaiting legislators. The two houses had adjourned in December last year following the passing of the 2025 n…

Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 06:39hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa must enforce full implementation of BELA Act, says ANC

The African National Congress (ANC) Study Group on Basic Education in Parliament has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to promulgate the full commencement of all sections of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act without delay, dismis…

Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 10:43hrs | 439 | by Staff reporter

Lobola confusion hits Zimbabwe

The 2022 Marriage Act, which consolidates previous separate laws on civil and customary marriages, has sparked widespread misinformation on social media, prompting clarification from Justice, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyam…

Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:08hrs | 29014 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF reads riot act

The ruling Zanu-PF party has taken action to curb misconduct by some of its District Coordinating Committee (DCC) leaders, who have been accused of abusing their authority by supporting aspiring candidates in post-election activities. The …

Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 11:35hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter

Naked 'wizard' caught in the act

IT was at the crack of dawn when the screaming villagers drew the attention of an elderly man to a homestead, a few metres away from his.Mackenzie, as he described himself in a video that has since gone viral, said he was just getting read…

Published: 02 Mar 2024 at 20:04hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Ziyambi, Machaya defend Patriot Act

JUSTICE minister Ziyambi Ziyambi and Attorney-General Prince Machaya, have came out in defence of the controversial Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendment Act saying it does not violate human rights and people's freedoms.Ziyambi …

Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 04:52hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe's Patriot Act smuggles in death penalty'

There is growing concern that an amendment to the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, also referred to as the Patriot Act, is attempting to reintroduce the death penalty through indirect means, just as human rights advocates are ac…

Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter

Jonathan Moyo says Electoral Act has to be reviewed

Professor Jonathan Moyo says the Electoral Act needs to be reviewed and brought in line with the current constitution of Zimbabwe.The Electoral Amendment Bill, which was gazetted on November 18, 2022, was intended to fully harmonise Zimbab…

Published: 17 Aug 2023 at 22:24hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe's Patriot Bill' threatens rights, freedoms, UK one is fine?

THE international community has criticised President Emmerson Mnangagwa for signing the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendment Bill into law.The Bill, commonly known as the Patriot Bill and contains a clause that criminalises "wi…

Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 06:44hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

'Patriot Act' jeopardises electoral processes,' says foreign funded NGO

THE Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) says the passing into law of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendment Bill, popularly known as the "Patriot Act", will negatively impact on electoral processes and outcomes.The Act contai…

Published: 18 Jul 2023 at 06:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Govt must seriously reconsider 'Patriot Act'

Of major concern is that this is happening a few weeks before Zimbabwe holds a crucial national election.THE Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition is deeply concerned about the passing into law of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendmen…

Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 06:57hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa reads riot act on prices

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday read the riot act on businesses that are working behind the scenes with vested foreign countries to hike prices to make the people suffer and turn against the Zanu-PF-led Government, especially as the country …

Published: 10 Jun 2023 at 17:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Opposition backs harsh penalties for corruption after Cabinet approved Criminal Law Act

Opposition Front for Economic Emancipation Zimbabwe (FEEZ) has lauded the crafting of stiffer laws aimed at arresting perpetrators of violence and sexual abuse whilst calling for life imprisonment for corruption.In the wake of a surge in c…

Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 07:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa assigns Reconciliation Act to Justice Ministry

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has assigned the administration of the National Peace and Reconciliation Act to Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, who needs to give the required support to the National Peace and Reconci…

Published: 26 Sep 2022 at 05:53hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

New Act unifies all marriage laws

THE new Marriages Act became law on Friday, a piece of legislation that brings all marriage laws together, makes all marriages equal and finally provides a way to transform a registered customary union into a civil marriage, while making i…

Published: 31 May 2022 at 06:27hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

EU against Zimbabwe's own Patriot Act

The European Union (EU) says it is concerned about laws that Zimbabwe is crafting that will further restrict freedom of expression.President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government is pushing for the amendment of the Private Voluntary Organisation…

Published: 09 May 2022 at 07:16hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

'Communal Lands Act unconstitutional'

THE Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum yesterday approached the Attorney-General (AG)'s Office seeking the alignment of Communal Lands Act with the Constitution to protect citizens from arbitrary evictions from their homes.The Communal Lands …

Published: 13 May 2021 at 06:54hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Ex-ZIPRA combatants raise red flag over Liberation Struggle Act

FORMER Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA) veterans have appeared before the Portfolio Committee on Defence, Home Affairs and Security Services and raised serious concerns over crafting of the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle A…

Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 06:43hrs | 3 | by Richard Runyararo Mahomva

Mnangagwa must act before it's rather too late

THERE was some bittersweet news for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration this week when the European Union (EU) decided not to extend existing sanctions against Harare despite a recommendation from the bloc's parliament to take a …

Published: 22 Feb 2019 at 09:18hrs | 4690 | by Owen Gagare

Mnangagwa signs, gazettes Electoral Amendment Act

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed and gazetted the Electoral Amendment Act. This could only mean that the proclamation of the election date now closer.

Published: 29 May 2018 at 14:19hrs | 2767 | by Staff reporter

Time to act on varsity sex predators

The recent revelation that at least 74 percent of female students in tertiary institutions have been subjected to sexual harassment by male staffers at campuses throughout Zimbabwe is shocking and is a blot on the country's efforts to prom…

Published: 13 Feb 2017 at 06:05hrs | 1139 | by Ruth Butaumocho

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