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Zimbabweans want death penalty back

More than half of Zimbabweans believe the death penalty is a fair punishment for heinous crimes, according to the latest report by Afrobarometer, a continental public opinion research organisation.The survey, conducted a few months before …

Published: 10 Sep 2025 at 10:27hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter

Zinara offers penalty discounts nationwide

Motorists are set to benefit from a one-off reprieve as the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) rolls out special promotions during the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, which has been running since Monday.Under the promotion, drivers…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 19:33hrs | 1404 | by Staff reporter

Controversial penalty gives Dembare a win

In a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season filled with more lows than highs, Dynamos FC finally saw a glimmer of hope, thanks to the inspiring leadership of veteran midfielder Denver "Mundikumbuke" Mukamba. Stuck in the relegation zone…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 09:54hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter

PSL promises tough action against Dembare, FC Platinum

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has broken its silence following Sunday's dramatic abandonment of the Castle Lager Premiership clash between Dynamos and FC Platinum at Mandava Stadium, triggered by a disputed penalty decision.The encounter…

Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 11:46hrs | 528 | by Staff reporter

Dynamos must be punished for walk off after penalty

Dynamos FC sparked controversy on Sunday after they walked off the pitch at Mandava Stadium in protest against a penalty awarded to FC Platinum, leading to the abandonment of their Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) match.Referee Qua…

Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 11:07hrs | 381 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe can reinstate death penalty during a state of emergency

Zimbabwe's recent decision to abolish the death penalty has been hailed as a significant milestone for human rights. However, a provision in the new Death Penalty Abolition Act allowing for the reinstatement of capital punishment during a …

Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 14:39hrs | 1396 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa makes a mistake, abolishes death penalty

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially signed the Death Penalty Abolition Bill into law, effectively ending capital punishment in Zimbabwe. The landmark decision, which was ratified in Parliament last month, was published in an Extrao…

Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:15hrs | 948 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa who once faced the death penalty now set to abolish it

Zimbabwe's Senate has approved a bill to abolish the death penalty, a key step in scrapping a law last used in the southern African nation nearly 20 years ago.Zimbabwe's Parliament said Thursday that the bill was passed by senators the nig…

Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:44hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe moves towards abolishing death penalty

In a rare display of unity, both Houses of Zimbabwe's Parliament have passed the Death Penalty Abolition Bill, marking a significant step towards ending capital punishment in the country. The Bill, which has drawn praise globally for promo…

Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:35hrs | 75 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe gets praise on death penalty stance

Zimbabwe has voted in favour of a United Nations (UN) resolution calling for the global abolition of the death penalty, further demonstrating the country's commitment to limiting the use of capital punishment. The vote, which took place du…

Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:16hrs | 534 | by Staff reporter

Zimra mulls severe penalty on tax debts

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) is considering imposing severe tax penalties to compel public and private entities to settle substantial outstanding tax debts. These debts primarily stem from companies' incorrect tax assessments. Th…

Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 08:31hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe adopts a penalty points system for traffic offences

Zimbabwe is adopting a penalty points system for traffic offences, which will automatically suspend or revoke a driver's license once a certain point limit is reached. This initiative aims to urgently address traffic violations and reduce …

Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 06:24hrs | 70 | by Staff reporter

Allen Bhasvi denied Bosso a clear penalty

Dynamos FC 2-0 Highlanders FC(Match abandoned)AGAIN, violence reared its ugly head in local football yesterday.So ugly were the scenes that showed up at the Castle Lager Premiership match that pitted Dynamos and Highlanders, the country's …

Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 06:35hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Death penalty divides public opinion

BEITBRIDGE residents have expressed mixed feelings over whether or not the country should retain the death penalty on its statutesThe residents gave their views during one of the many public hearings on the death penalty being held  t…

Published: 05 Apr 2023 at 09:33hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe banishes death penalty

IT'S been 6 273 days since Zimbabwe hanged a condemned person. For the gruesome murder of Themba Nkiwane, the High Court sentenced Never Masina Mandlenkosi to death in 2002 and he was executed on July 22, 2005. Since then no other prisoner…

Published: 24 Sep 2022 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Death penalty should be abolished in Zimbabwe

Laws and statutes play a pivotal role in the way disputes among people are settled. It is therefore incumbent upon every country to lay down its own justice delivery system to fulfil the mandate of upholding positive practices among its ci…

Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 16:07hrs | 2 | by Joyce Chigiya

Supreme Court confirms death sentence for wife beheader

THE Supreme Court yesterday confirmed the death sentence on a Binga man who axed his wife 11 times and chopped off her head before hiding it in a cardboard box following a domestic dispute. Wonder Munsaka (33) of Zenka Village under Chief …

Published: 28 Nov 2018 at 22:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Russia knocks Spain out in penalty shootout 4-3!

Russia hung on in extra time to beat Spain on penalties in a shock result that sends the hosts through to the last eight of World Cup 2018.In a match where Spain enjoyed 79 per cent of possession, not even the positive impact of another st…

Published: 01 Jul 2018 at 17:50hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Euro media slam Real's controversial win

Former Paraguay international goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert has blamed 'the football mafia' for Real Madrid's controversial win over in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night amid fury in both the Italian and Spanish media.The 52-ye…

Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 07:17hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Innscor faces penalty for not giving notice of NatFoods acquisition

Innscor Africa faces a penalty from the Competition and Tariff Commission for not giving notice of its intent to acquire a majority stake in National Foods. The commission noted during a stakeholders meeting on Friday that Innscor graduall…

Published: 13 May 2013 at 06:39hrs | | by Business reporter

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