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Bosso fans stage mini-protest

A faction of Highlanders Football Club supporters, identifying themselves as Bosso Ultras, staged a mini-protest during their team's Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match against Green Fuel last Sunday, calling for the resignation of th…

Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 19:11hrs | 522 | by Staff reporter

Police crush UZ lecturers' demonstration

Police once again displayed heavy-handed tactics on Wednesday morning, arresting leaders of a demonstration by University of Zimbabwe (UZ) lecturers who were demanding a salary review. The arrested leaders of the Association of University …

Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 23:27hrs | 525 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans in UK protest against Mnangagwa

A group of Zimbabweans living in the United Kingdom recently staged a protest march dubbed the "Walk for Freedom" in Blackburn, calling for democratic reforms and the release of jailed journalist Blessed Mhlanga. The demonstration, marked …

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:52hrs | 244 | by Staff reporter

Police deny claims woman at protest was undercover cop

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has denied claims that a woman filmed during the March 31 protests in Harare was an undercover officer gathering intelligence on demonstrators and journalists.In a statement, police dismissed the allegati…

Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 15:40hrs | 1433 | by Staff reporter

Police deploy to counter Geza's March 31 anti-Mnangagwa protests

With anti-President Emmerson Mnangagwa demonstrations planned for March 31, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced full deployment of officers across the country, warning that any attempts to disrupt peace and security will be me…

Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 16:21hrs | 2516 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe nurses demonstrate over failing health system

Nurses at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals on Monday staged a demonstration to protest against deteriorating working conditions, paralysing operations at Zimbabwe's largest referral hospital.The healthcare workers raised alarm over a lack o…

Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 10:45hrs | 456 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe 'mischief makers' cautioned afresh

Law enforcement authorities have issued a stern warning against individuals organizing unsanctioned protests and those engaging in disruptive behavior on social media, vowing to crack down on such activities with force.In a statement, Zimb…

Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 05:43hrs | 402 | by Staff reporter

SA demonstrators shut down Musina

South African demonstrators have defied warnings from the South African Police Services (SAPS) and proceeded with a planned shutdown of Musina, including blocking the major highway leading to Zimbabwe. The protest is in response to a surge…

Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 11:09hrs | 258 | by Staff reporter

No demos during SADC Summit, begs Muzorewa

Opposition United African National Council (UANC) party leader Gwinyai Muzorewa has urged counterparts in the political sphere to refrain from demonstrations during the 44th Ordinary Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit.Zim…

Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 16:13hrs | 1123 | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe ready to thwart all sponsored demos'

ANY attempts by foreign-sponsored opposition elements to cause violent protests before or during the SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government later this month will be met with befitting responses from the country's law enforcement agen…

Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 07:28hrs | 396 | by Sgtaff reporter

Activists in bizarre semi-nude demo

In Bulawayo, residents were surprised on Thursday by the appearance of two half-naked men adorned in traditional Zulu/Ndebele attire, with one displaying his bare backside. The individuals, identified as Shane Plaatjies from Port Elizabeth…

Published: 15 Jun 2024 at 11:02hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster fingered in students demo

THE headmaster at the Anglican-run St Faith High School in Rusape faces disciplinary action for allegedly inciting schoolchildren to protest over his impending transfer from the institution.The schoolchildren marched for 13 kilometres on W…

Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 04:59hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

South Africans stage demonstration against school teaching Shona language

The Patriotic Alliance (PA), an anti-immigrant opposition party in South Africa, staged a protest on Monday at Esikhisini Primary School in Pretoria, Atteridgeville, objecting to the teaching of the Shona language.Zimbabweans reportedly ma…

Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 16:12hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Harare residents plot protest over cholera

HARARE residents have threatened to protest over the unending cholera outbreak, accusing relevant authorities including government, of not doing enough to stop the disease from spreading.According to the Health and Child Care ministry, the…

Published: 16 Nov 2023 at 05:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge border shutdown flops

A planned demonstration to shut down the Beitbridge Border Post today failed to materialize as both Zimbabwe and South Africa maintained a strong security presence. Security personnel from both countries, including Zimbabwe Republic Police…

Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 07:59hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Pupils demonstrate over classmates' expulsion

On September 26, 2023, students from Gokomere High School were halted by the Zimbabwe Republic Police while en route to Masvingo Town, where they intended to deliver a petition to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.The Head of…

Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 18:09hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police deployed to quell demos

POLICE say they have deployed security officers across the country following indications that some political activists wanted to stage demonstrations in the aftermath of last week's elections.Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change is dis…

Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sikhala demo students denied bail

HARARE magistrate Learnmore Mapiye yesterday denied bail to four University of Zimbabwe (UZ) students arrested last month for disorderly conduct after they protested the continued incarceration of opposition legislator Job Sikhala.Emmanuel…

Published: 07 Jun 2023 at 08:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala demo students: Lawyers cry foul

LAWYERS representing four University of Zimbabwe students who were arrested on May 17  on allegations of protesting opposition legislator Job Sikhala's continued pretrial incarceration have raised concern over undue delays in their ba…

Published: 31 May 2023 at 07:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe students protest over 'judicial capture'

Students drawn from the country's various tertiary institutions on Monday took to social media platforms to protest against alleged â€˜judicial capture' and weaponisation of the law against opposition members.The cited the continued incarc…

Published: 17 May 2023 at 21:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

CCC activists stage flash demo demanding Sikhala's release

SUSPECTED Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists on Monday staged a flash demonstration outside the Ministry of Justice offices at New Government Complex in Harare demanding the release of jailed party legislator Job Sikhala.Sikhala…

Published: 15 May 2023 at 19:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa faces angry demos in UK

ZIMBABWEANS in the United Kingdom (UK) plan to stage a series of demonstrations against President Emmerson Mnangagwa when he jets into London for King Charles III's coronation, multiple sources said this week.Charles III ascended to the th…

Published: 06 May 2023 at 06:37hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans in the UK hold 'Gold Mafia' protests

DOZENS of Zimbabweans based in the United Kingdom (UK) yesterday protested at the Zimbabwe and United Arab Emirates embassies in London demanding the arrest of all those implicated in a recent gold smuggling and money laundering documentar…

Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 06:47hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Mthwakazi stages demo against candidate nomination fees

Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) staged a demonstration at Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) offices in Bulawayo against the candidate nomination fees. ZEC's nomination fees were gazetted through Statutory Instrument (SI 144) of 2022 …

Published: 28 Feb 2023 at 09:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Students arrested over fees demonstration

SIX Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) students were on Monday arrested for allegedly demonstrating against a recent fees hike by the institution.The six students are; Kimberly Joni, Ernest Liyala, Millenium Mufiri, Courage Gava, Shadreck Chi…

Published: 18 Oct 2022 at 19:06hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Councillor gets violent in sexual abuse storm

A councillor has been dragged to court for allegedly assaulting her co-tenant after she accused her of sexually abusing her son.Princess Shoko is staying at her lodgings in Emakhandeni suburb with her son and is a serving ward councillor i…

Published: 07 Oct 2022 at 05:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Pupils in demo against teacher exodus

TWO learners at a private school in Entumbane suburb were last week arrested for leading a demonstration against a teacher exodus at the school.The learners were picked up by police officers patrolling the suburb last Tuesday morning.Score…

Published: 07 Oct 2022 at 05:55hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Job Sikhala's continued detention sparks protest

RESIDENTS of Chitungwiza Friday staged a flash demonstration demanding the release of incarcerated Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) lawmaker Job Sikhala.The demonstration was held about 300 metres from Chitungwiza Central Police Station…

Published: 17 Sep 2022 at 06:53hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

5 more UZ students arrested

POLICE yesterday arrested five student leaders at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) following protests by learners over a more than 700% fee hike.The protests, which saw 14 students being arrested on Tuesday, have disrupted lectures and halt…

Published: 15 Sep 2022 at 05:56hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Robayi bash, injure UZ students during flash protest over fee hike

Police, popularly known as orobayi, Monday beat up and injured three female University of Zimbabwe (UZ) students who were part of a group of 14 learners arrested during a flash campus protest over a shock 1 000 percent fee hike by the lear…

Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

UZ situation, a mere tip of the iceberg

THE University of Zimbabwe (UZ) hiked its tuition fees last week, sparking protests from students at the institution of higher learning. The students have since resolved to boycott lectures until the fees are reviewed downwards.The Zimbabw…

Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 05:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Fresh bid to revive Zimbabwe mass protests

POLITICAL and human rights  activists are mobilising citizens to stage mass protests against the deteriorating political and human rights situations in the country, where persecution of opposition leaders and activists is characterise…

Published: 08 Sep 2022 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans plot demo at UN

A GROUP of Zimbabweans in the United States are plotting to protest over lack of electoral reforms and abuse of human rights in Zimbabwe during next month's United Nations General Assembly.The protesters want to use the platform to deliver…

Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 06:36hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe activists threaten to protest without notifying the police

CRISIS in Zimbabwe Coalition Director, Peter Mutasa, has said in future activists will go in the streets for anti-government protests without notifying the police.This follows consecutive banning of demonstrations against the government by…

Published: 13 Aug 2022 at 17:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zapu to hold demonstrations in Bulawayo

OPPOSITION Zapu is mooting demonstrations against the Bulawayo city council's exorbitant parking fees.This follows the local authority's failure to respond to a petition by the party demanding an immediate reduction of the parking fees cur…

Published: 06 Apr 2022 at 06:37hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Student arrested as protests rock University of Zimbabwe over fees hikes

 One student was arrested on Monday night after thousands of students protested at the University of Zimbabwe over a second fees increase in less than a month.The Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) said Comfort Mpofu was being …

Published: 05 Apr 2022 at 19:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Court acquits student teachers accused of staging illegal demo

HARARE magistrate Judith Taruvinga Friday freed 10 students who were facing allegations of staging an unsanctioned demonstration at Belvedere Teachers College.The ten are students Belvedere Teachers College and Zintech College.They walked …

Published: 20 Mar 2022 at 06:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Riot police crush UZ students demo

BATON wielding police officers have descended on University of Zimbabwe (UZ) students who were protesting against fees hike WednesdayThe University's authorities recently substantially increased tuition and accommodation fees.The demo was …

Published: 16 Mar 2022 at 17:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Make Mnangagwa's life 'uneasy', UK MPs Urge Zimbabweans

UNITED KINGDOM (UK) House of Lords MPs say Zimbabweans living in that country should be allowed to stage peaceful demonstrations at the Zimbabwe Embassy in London to make the life of diplomats at the high commission "uneasy".The MPs made t…

Published: 19 Jan 2022 at 05:30hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Family stages mini-demonstration at Doves

A Bulawayo family yesterday staged a mini-demonstration at Doves Funeral Service in the Central Business District against the husband of a South Africa-based Zimbabwean, who died under alleged mysterious circumstances in the neighbouring c…

Published: 28 Nov 2021 at 07:57hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Police reject demo application

THE Zimbabwe National Soccer Supporters Association were yesterday denied police clearance to demonstrate against under-fire Warriors coach, Zdravko Logarusic, who now appears on his way out. A decision to terminate Loga's contract and pay…

Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 07:18hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Police block Zanu-PF youth demo, 20 arrested

HEAVILY-ARMED police in Mutare on Tuesday blocked and arrested over 20 Zanu-PF youth after they demonstrated against the city council for resisting their move to invade Sakubva vegetable and flea markets.The youth led by secretary Danmore …

Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 07:10hrs | 33 | by Staff reporter

Police block Mthwakazi demo

POLICE in Bulawayo yesterday blocked an anti-government demonstration organised by the secessionist Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP).The MRP wanted to take to the streets to protest the persecution of its members by State security agents."Po…

Published: 21 Apr 2021 at 07:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mthwakazi vows to proceed with Independence Day protest

FIREBRAND pro-Matabeleland opposition, Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has vowed to go ahead with planned protests in Bulawayo Sunday over alleged inequalities that have not gone in the region's favour.This is despite police refusing to san…

Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 08:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

MDC Alliance, activists warned over violent demos

Political activists and civic organisations sponsored by the MDC Alliance to engage in illegal demonstrations dubbed "The Winter Jest" over the Independence Day weekend have been told that security services are on high alert and will enfor…

Published: 17 Apr 2021 at 07:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Activists plot demo at Harare Magistrates Courts

SEVERAL local human rights activists and civic society groups have threatened to storm the Harare Magistrates Courts today in protest against pro-democracy campaigner Makomborero Haruziviishe's conviction. Haruziviishe (29), an executive m…

Published: 06 Apr 2021 at 07:13hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

NUST students stage online demonstration

NATIONAL University of Science and Technology (NUST) students last week held an online demonstration against failure by the university to release transcripts and other administrative concerns.On Friday, students were forced to stage an onl…

Published: 08 Dec 2020 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF MP tells youths yo demonstrate against govt and get bashed

ZANU-PF MP for Chirumhanzu-Zibagwe Prosper Machando has warned youths they will be beaten up if they dared protest against government.Machando was speaking at Thursday's National Association of Youth Organisations' (NAYO) Youth Indaba in H…

Published: 15 Nov 2020 at 06:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sikhala says, 'Zimbabwe has reached tipping point'

ZENGEZA West Member of Parliament Job Sikhala celebrated his 48th birthday on Friday. The politician was recently arrested and charged with inciting violence ahead of the abortive July 31 protests. He is out on bail and the MDC Alliance vi…

Published: 02 Nov 2020 at 05:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Parents plot demo against proposed school fees hike

PAReNTS and guardians whose children are learning at Chogugudza Primary School in Domboshava, Goromonzi district, are plotting to demonstrate today against a decision by school authorities to raise fees from $90 to $1 275.The school is als…

Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 06:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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