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Is it legal to keep US$70,000 cash at home in Zimbabwe?

In recent weeks, Zimbabwe has experienced an alarming increase in armed robbery cases, with criminals specifically targeting individuals and businesses that keep large amounts of cash at their premises or homes. This uptick in robberies ha…

Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 09:58hrs | 52 | by Staff writer

Mr President, patriotism cannot be legislated

DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, with the noise surrounding the "sanctions on Zimbabwe" narrative increasing - as we draw closer to the  October 25 "Sadc Anti Sanctions Day," whatever it is called - so have calls for…

Published: 19 Oct 2022 at 05:01hrs | | by Tendai Mbofana

Are these deportations emotional or legal

Mavis Matapo is a seventeen year old Zimbabwean living in the UK. She is so scared to go outside her parents house alone. She shivers with fear each time she hears a male voice her life crumbled into pieces the day she attended a birthday …

Published: 20 Jul 2021 at 05:13hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Cross-border divorce: The legal process

The year was 1995. At that time, Sibonokhuhle Kambarami, (not her real name), was a 26-yearold vivacious single lady. She was employed as a receptionist at a large commercial entity in Harare. Early one morning while at work, Sibonokhuhle …

Published: 01 Mar 2021 at 04:51hrs | | by Tichawana Nyahuma

Zimbabwe legalised the growing of marijuana for medical purposes

THE daily use of cannabis is associated with an increased risk of psychosis or serious mental illness, with more potent forms of the drug such as "skunk" heightening the risk, a study by leading scientists has revealed.This comes as Zimbab…

Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 11:40hrs | 833 | by Gift Phiri

Legal ramifications of the July 30 elections

It's now a week after the historic July 30 elections and with tensions having simmered down a bit, it's time for some introspection and a post-mortem of the elections.The first thing that we need to deal with are the legal "myths" being sh…

Published: 06 Aug 2018 at 06:20hrs | | by Paul Kaseke

Why are African legal minds holding on to colonial relics?

The British gave up their last colonies in Africa half a century ago. But they left their wigs behind. Not just any wigs. They are the long, white, horsehair locks worn by high court judges (and King George III). They are so old-fashioned …

Published: 22 Sep 2017 at 05:17hrs | | by Kevin Sieff

Can a child legally consent to sex?

When looking at the age at which one is legally regarded as having the ability to consent to sex, it usually sparks much debate and argument. It is, however, important that everyone has a general understanding of what the law provides in t…

Published: 20 Sep 2017 at 05:35hrs | 564 | by Danai Chirawu

Legal pitfalls to avoid when venturing into Africa

We recently had a Namibian court decision in a passing off matter, in the case of Mega Power Centre CC t/a Talisman Plant and Tool Hire v Talisman Franchise Operations (Pty) Ltd. The decision is interesting for a number of reasons. First, …

Published: 16 Jul 2013 at 07:03hrs | | by Ilse Du Plessis

Tomana has a right to refuse prosecuting legislators - legal gurus

ATTORNEY-General Mr Johannes Tomana has a right to refuse prosecuting legislators accused of abusing the Constituency Development Fund if the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission defies his orders, legal experts have said.They said the AG's…

Published: 25 Mar 2012 at 14:53hrs | 983 | by Lloyd Gumbo

"Mercenaries" in Libya: Impact of Legal Impunity

Gaddafi's engagement of "mercenaries" to fight in his domestic civil war is problematic. The current hostilities between Libyan protesters and migrant Sub Saharan Africans manifest the weak international legislation regulating the use of "…

Published: 23 Mar 2011 at 19:00hrs | | by Manpavan Joth Kaur

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225,820 Male Condoms Distributed in Bulawayo Over Two Months

How Africans Were Conditioned Into Maize - and Slowly Abandoned Their Healthier Grains

Zanu-PF MP blames 'Tsepete-Tsepete roads' for speeding, road carnage

Hlatshwayo: Desire for upper-middle income status fueling 'Kiyakiya' economic statistics

Lochard Primary Sch holds first prize-giving, MP donates US$2,500 for construction works

Tech-Powered Healthcare for Mhangura as Clinic Opens 17 December

ZBC slashes Radio, TV licence fees

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Zinara introduces cashless tolling

Madzibaba Ishmael convicted of rape

Mpofu apologises to Mnangagwa

Mnangagwa pushes Zanu-PF to implement resolutions

ZPRA war vet plans solo anti-govt protest

Fresh charges for Prophet Magaya's bodyguard

Zimbabwe faces recurrent flood crisis

Education Ministry to Launch ‘One Pupil, One Tablet - One Student, One Laptop' Programme

Speculation mounts over Sibanda replacing Mohadi as Vice President

Ministry of Transport Showcases E-Tag System to Journalists at Ntabazinduna Tollgate

Zimbabwe police deploys body cameras to its officers nationwide

Gwanda man in dock for US$370 supermarket raid

State proposes 35 years for Chimombe, Mpofu

Zinara, ZBC joint licensing regime challenged In court

Harare man offers US$5 maintenance

Mpofu apologises, Chimombe offers restitution

World Bank says Zimbabwe's near-term economic outlook positive

Zimbabwe braces for severe storms, flooding

24 babies at Chikurubi prison complex

Chimombe, Mpofu plead for leniency - cite 24 children

Zimbabwe in tough pool for 2027 Rugby World Cup

Audit uncovers US$391k theft at Dabula Community Co-operative

Mnangagwa promotes 21 Air Force officers

Iron, steel industry set to become largest employer

Zimbabwe crude oil import bill set to fall

Zimbabwe owes US$1.7bn to pensioners, schools, contractors

Magwegwe West residents begin erecting makeshift homes

Boyz DzaMdara receive US$60 000 Presidential Fund

US$ assets will be safe under Zimbabwe's mono currency transition

Zimbabwe's inflation continues downward trend

TB stigma remains high in Zimbabwe

How reliable is Zimbabwe's claim of economic growth?

Timex Global Praises Insiza Community for Hospitality at Greystone Secondary Prize-Giving

Farm Productivity Rises, Challenging Critics of Zimbabwe's Land Reform

Zambian jailed for insulting Hakainde Hichilema

Joel Luphahla takes over as FC Platinum coach

Masiyiwa warns youth against 'mbinga culture'

Dembare summoned over Chibuku Super Cup chaos

Bulawayo-born songbird spreads wings in SA

Traffic snarls between Kadoma and Kwekwe after truck collision

Kadoma Road Traffic Accident Claims Three Lives

Stanbic Bank increases CAZ annual donation to US$25,000

Zimbabwe opposition has dismally failed

Zanu-PF MP blames 'Tsepete-Tsepete roads' for speeding, road carnage

ZBC slashes Radio, TV licence fees

Dubai firm to invest over $2 billion in real estate

225,820 Male Condoms Distributed in Bulawayo Over Two Months

Speculation mounts over Sibanda replacing Mohadi as Vice President

Time for US to reset relations with Zimbabwe

54 arrest for drugs in Tshwane CBD

Zimbabwe–SA relations: A long history of cooperation and tension

Citizens of Zimbabwe do not allow Mugabe to divide our resolve, our person and our freedom any longer!

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