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Mnangagwa to commission ED Mnangagwa law school

The construction of the state-of-the-art Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Law School at Midlands State University's new Kwekwe campus has been completed and will be officially commissioned today by President Mnangagwa.The ceremony coincides wit…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:49hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe vows to prosecute environmental law violators

The government has pledged to clamp down on companies and individuals violating environmental laws, warning that offenders will face prosecution regardless of nationality.Environment, Climate and Wildlife Minister Evelyn Ndlovu told Parlia…

Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 08:06hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter

Degrees in law and medicine are a waste of time

As undergraduate degrees have lost their payoffs thanks to AI, young people have turned to advanced schooling to unlock jobs with salaries exceeding $200,000 (or in some cases, a $100 million signing bonus). However, one former Google lead…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 10:07hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Dexter Nduna finally graduates

Former Chegutu West legislator and Zanu-PF Central Committee member, Dexter Nduna, has officially earned his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) during the institution's 44th graduation ceremony held on Frida…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 12:14hrs | 1751 | by Staff reporter

Proposed law to compel civil servants to disclose assets

Zimbabwe's Cabinet has approved the Public Service Amendment Bill, a major legislative step aimed at modernising the civil service, increasing transparency, and aligning the current framework with the Constitution. One of the most notable …

Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 07:06hrs | 643 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa claims Shared Law School history with Edgar Lungu

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has asserted a personal connection with the late former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, claiming the two were contemporaries at law school.Speaking at the Zambian Embassy on Thursday while signing the Book of Co…

Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:44hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe mandates fall armyworm seed treatment in new maize certification law

The Government of Zimbabwe has enacted new regulations requiring all certified maize seed to be chemically treated against fall armyworm, a move aimed at strengthening national food security and curbing the destructive pest's impact on mai…

Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 17:37hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa hosts University of Zambia law Alumni

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is hosting a nostalgic reunion with his former University of Zambia Law School classmates at State House in Harare, rekindling memories of student life in the 1970s and celebrating decades of personal and profe…

Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 13:32hrs | 850 | by Staff reporter

Jonathan Moyo criticizes Zimbabwe's new ZBC licence fee law

Former Information Minister Jonathan Moyo, once a key architect of Zimbabwe's stringent media laws, has publicly condemned the recently enacted legislation mandating motorists to pay a Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) licence fee be…

Published: 31 May 2025 at 14:07hrs | 1902 | by Staff reporter

Govt moves to rein in illegal chrome miners

The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has raised serious concerns over the escalating illegal chrome mining activities along the Great Dyke, warning of extensive environmental damage, water pollution, and unregulated exports threatening the…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 19:42hrs | 801 | by Staff reporter

Chin'ono criticises Mnangagwa's new radio licence law

The Zimbabwean government has introduced a new regulation requiring all motorists to purchase a radio licence before renewing their vehicle road tax, a move that has drawn widespread condemnation from journalists, civil society groups, and…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 19:42hrs | 1882 | by Staff reporter

MP compares Zimbabwe's proposed radio licence fee to HIV infection

Matabeleland South proportional representation legislator Sibongile Maphosa has strongly criticized the Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill, which requires motorists to pay for radio licences when renewing their car licences. Maphosa comp…

Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 17:01hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa throws ED2030 praise singers under the bus

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reiterated his commitment to serving only two terms in office, dismissing efforts by some within Zanu-PF to extend his tenure beyond 2028. Speaking at an interactive meeting with editors from public and pri…

Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 03:35hrs | 1283 | by Staff reporter

Thunderstorms, heavy rains expected to continue across Zimbabwe

Areas along the main watershed, including Matabeleland North, the Midlands, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Manicaland, are set to experience a mix of weather conditions today, with the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) w…

Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 03:33hrs | 792 | by Staff reporter

ZANU-PF Chair warns against social media abuse

ZANU-PF chairman for Mashonaland East, Daniel Garwe, has cautioned party members and supporters against misusing social media to bring the revolutionary party into disrepute. Speaking during an interface meeting with Ward 10 party members …

Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 03:33hrs | 391 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt warns against Insulting Mnangagwa, citing criminal law

The Government has warned individuals against making disparaging remarks about the Office of the President and Cabinet, stating that while freedom of expression is a constitutional right, some statements could constitute criminal offenses …

Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 03:32hrs | 549 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa Law School nears completion in Kwekwe

The construction site of the Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Law School at Midlands State University (MSU) in Kwekwe buzzed with activity last Thursday as workers diligently pushed forward with the ambitious project, a symbol of Zimbabwe's com…

Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 06:38hrs | 495 | by Staff reporter

Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Law School set to open in August

The Midlands State University (MSU)'s Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Law School in Kwekwe is on track to open its doors in August this year, with construction nearing completion. With over 300 workers on site and materials fully available, MS…

Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:44hrs | 668 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean man jailed for trying to be a superdad

A 20-year-old man from Chitungwiza, Carlos Makore, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after being convicted of robbery. The young father-to-be claimed he turned to crime to support his pregnant wife, but his justification failed to …

Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:02hrs | 6530 | by Staff reporter

75% Zimbabwe local content for broadcasters on cards

Public broadcasters in Zimbabwe could soon be required to air at least 75% local content across their channels, while licensed sports channels will need to dedicate half their airtime to local sports, under proposed amendments to the Broad…

Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:00hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter

Sex with persons under 18 outlawed in Zimbabwe

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially signed the Criminal Laws Amendment (Protection of Children and Young Persons) Act, 2024, making sexual relations with individuals below the age of 18 a criminal offense. The new law, which was pa…

Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 10:53hrs | 1778 | by Staff reporter

Dexter Nduna law degree under spotlight

The University of Zimbabwe (UZ), a cornerstone of higher education in the country, faced significant controversy during its graduation ceremony on Friday. The celebration of academic excellence was marred by two major scandals involving se…

Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 11:27hrs | 1280 | by Staff reporter

Dexter Nduna graduates with law degree from UZ

Former Zanu-PF Chegutu West Member of Parliament (MP), Dexter Nduna, graduated this Friday with a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Zimbabwe (UZ). However, his achievement was clouded by controversy following claims on social …

Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:31hrs | 798 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe law allows jailed mothers can stay with children

Attorney-General Virginia Mabiza clarified that Zimbabwean law permits incarcerated mothers to keep their infants with them in prison. This statement came in response to an image circulated on X (formerly Twitter) and other social media pl…

Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 10:52hrs | 358 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa third term bid, what does the law say?

ON February 21, 2024, some leaders of the Zanu-PF party in Masvingo province declared that they wanted President Mnangagwa to go beyond 2028, contrary to the Constitution of Zimbabwe.But what does the supreme law of Zimbabwe say about thes…

Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 04:41hrs | 11 | by Mlondolozi Ndlovu

Madagascar urged to abolish castration law

Madagascar should abolish a new law which allows for the chemical and surgical castration of people convicted of raping minors as it was "cruel, inhuman and degrading", rights group Amnesty International has said.Last month, President Andr…

Published: 08 Feb 2024 at 17:56hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF pushes for law barring opposition members 'inviting' sanctions from running in elections

Members of Parliament from Zanu-PF are advocating for legislation that would prevent opposition members, whom they accuse of inviting sanctions, from participating in elections. The proposal emerged during recent discussions in the Nationa…

Published: 03 Feb 2024 at 05:33hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

CCC MP's assault trial in false start

THE trial of recalled former CCC MP for Mabvuku-Tafara Constituency Munyaradzi Febion Kufahakutizwi on malicious damage to property and assault failed to kick off yesterday because the witness was unavailable.Kufahakutizwi allegedly damage…

Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 04:46hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

'Law fare has intensified in Zimbabwe'

HUMAN rights defenders have accused the Zanu-PF-led government of intensifying its use of the law to punish critics.In its latest human rights report released on Thursday, Human Rights Watch (HRW) raised concerns over the government's fail…

Published: 13 Jan 2024 at 06:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

'Mnangagwa violates law'

PROMINENT lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa has accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of failling to "uphold, defend, obey and respect the constitution" after he failed to appoint a tribunal to look into the suitability of Justice Webster Chinamora to…

Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 21:22hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Professor Shadrack Gutto dies

The family of Professor Shadrack Gutto on Sunday announced his passing."It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our dear father Professor Shadreck Billy Otwori Gutto passed away on the 13th of October," his family said in a statement…

Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 12:26hrs | 1623 | by Staff reporter

World Bank says no new funding to Uganda over sexual deviance law

The World Bank said it will not consider new loans to Uganda after the East African country earlier this year enacted an anti-gay bill that rights groups and others have condemned.The World Bank had deployed a team to Uganda after the law …

Published: 09 Aug 2023 at 23:59hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's draconian law challenged in court

Some sections of the newly enacted Criminal (Codification and Reform) Act that provides for a death sentence for Zimbabweans that are deemed unpatriotic are now being challenged in court, a few days after President Emmerson Mnangagwa assen…

Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 08:13hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa under fire

Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition chair decries signing of Patriotic Act into lawCrisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) chair, Peter Mutasa has lamented the enactment of the Patriotic Act which he said has now unnecessarily added to offences that …

Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 09:32hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter

Museveni stands firm on anti-gay law

"No one will make us move," Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said on Wednesday in response to threats of sanctions from some Western countries since he signed into law the "Anti-Homosexuality Law 2023", considered to be one of the most re…

Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 06:15hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's Patriotic Bill imposes death on 'sell-outs'

Zanu-PF Wednesday invoked its parliamentary majority to muscle through, the controversial Criminal Law Amendment Bill - better known as the Patriotic Bill - which seeks to impose death, at the very extreme, on citizens "willfully damaging …

Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 18:19hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

ED Mnangagwa Law School takes shape

Construction of the ED Mnangagwa Law School at the Midlands State University (MSU) Kwekwe Campus has recorded massive progress with the state-of-the-art multipurpose structure on course to meeting the August 2024 completion target.Works on…

Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:40hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's new mines law a welcome game changer, but.....

AFTER years of debates and uncertainty, government finally gazetted the Mines and Minerals Bill in February 2023 to ostensibly replace the current Mines and Minerals Act [Chapter 21:05]. The current Act is a1961 legislation, and predates g…

Published: 04 Apr 2023 at 06:31hrs | 8 | by James Tsabora

Uganda ban gays

Uganda's parliament passed a law on Tuesday making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ, handing authorities broad powers to target gay Ugandans who already face legal discrimination and mob violence.More than 30 African countries, including Ug…

Published: 22 Mar 2023 at 06:58hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's new mining law to be strict on lithium beneficiation

PARLIAMENTARY Committee on Mines and Mining Development says the upcoming Mines and Minerals law should be rigid on lithium beneficiation to ensure maximum returns for the country from the commodity.Zimbabwe is endowed with diverse mineral…

Published: 06 Mar 2023 at 05:13hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zacc commissioner blames law

A COMMISSIONER in the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc), Jessie Majome (pictured), has conceded the institution's failure to nail down culprits that are abusing public funds and resources, but has shifted blame to the legislature,…

Published: 01 Mar 2023 at 07:19hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe varsities' law curricula need review'

NEWLY elected Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) president Rumbidzai Matambo has suggested that the country's law curricula must be revised to satisfy new industry trends.Matambo says recent law graduates seem to be out of touch with new trends…

Published: 07 Feb 2023 at 05:01hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's draconian law won't instil patriotism

NEVER in the wildest dreams of some of us did we ever imagine there would be a time we would turn swords against each other as fellow citizens, especially following a protracted bloody liberation war against colonial subjugation.It took us…

Published: 29 Nov 2022 at 05:20hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's CCC raises alarm over new tough electoral law

The Nelson Chamisa-led Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has expressed concern over amendments to the Electoral Act, which it says could be abused by Zanu-PF to disqualify its opponents from running in future polls.Aspiring candidates co…

Published: 20 Nov 2022 at 15:39hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa signs law for complaints against security forces

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has gazetted into law the Zimbabwe Independent Complaints Commission Act, which paves the way for people to report acts of misconduct by security services.The law is mandated by a constitution adopted in 2013, …

Published: 26 Oct 2022 at 20:59hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Mr Mnangagwa, wheels of justice will catch up with you

DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, methinks it is astonishing that you appear to be the only stranger who is not impacted by the allegations of sexual impropriety made by an Australia-based Susan Mutami.It is akin to being …

Published: 10 Aug 2022 at 06:32hrs | 9 | by Cyprian M Ndawana

Africanise the law and land

In Mzansi, most citizens can only own real estate when they are dead - their graves and tombstones if they can afford one. From the living majority, they become the silent majority.Throughout their lives, like a fish out of water, they str…

Published: 27 Jul 2022 at 19:29hrs | 4 | by Lindiwe Sisulu

Mnangagwa gazettes multi-currency system into law

President Mnangagwa has gazetted Statutory Instrument 118A of 2022 entrenching the multi-currency system as announced by Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube yesterday. The SI is titled Presidential Powers (Temp…

Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 19:24hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Exchange rate manipulators to face the law

Those involved in black market trading and damaging the economy are acting illegally and face arrest and imprisonment, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga said yesterday, while stating that the Zimbabwe dollar will remain the major currenc…

Published: 21 Feb 2022 at 05:27hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter

Rule of law vs historical imbalances

CRIMINALS broke into a homestead and stole everything, taking over the family means of livelihood. They pushed everyone to the periphery of the homestead and ordered them to remain there and obey their orders. The criminals proceeded to go…

Published: 10 Jan 2022 at 06:01hrs | 16 | by Tapiwa Gomo

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