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Zimbabwean consumer sector poised for improvement
An uplift in volumes has been projected for Zimbabwean consumer companies despite rising cost structures, a volatile policy and monetary environment as well as higher taxation, say analysts at IH Secu...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 08:57hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
OK Zimbabwe earmarks 50% of capital raise to clear debts
Retail giant OK Zimbabwe Limited has announced plans to allocate more than half of the proceeds from its planned US$30.5 million capital raise - through a rights issue and property disposals - toward ...Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 13:12hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter
Lithium rush a crossroads for Zimbabwe's future
Africa, which holds significant estimated shares of the world's total reserves of bauxite (24%), cobalt (49.4%), copper (7%), graphite (21%), lithium (6%), manganese (43%), nickel (4.2%) and rare eart...Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 10:27hrs | 316 | by Sikhululekile Mashingaidze and Stephen Buchanan-Clarke
When a Child President wears the 'Mnangagwa scarf', we must all be concerned
Train up a child in the way you want them to grow, they say - but when this guidance is rooted in manipulation and politics, it risks ruining their lives before they've even begun.There was so...Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 22:33hrs | 552 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
OK Zimbabwe targets US$30 million capital raise to revive operations
OK Zimbabwe Limited, the country's largest retail chain, says it is in advanced discussions to raise US$30 million in fresh capital as part of a strategic plan to revive its operations, clear debts, a...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:22hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter
Trump signs order to cut funding for South Africa over land policy
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to cut U.S. financial assistance to South Africa, the White House said on Friday, citing disapproval of its land policy and of its genocide case at the...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:41hrs | 341 | by Staff reporter
1893 MHRRM Deputy Director on 1893, General Mgandani and Uloyiko
2024 General Mgandani Human Rights Award Speech by 1893 Deputy Executive Director, Greater Sibanda, delivered on 21.12.2024The 1893 Mthwakazi Human Rights Restoration Movement (1893 MHRRM) was...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 23:39hrs | 371 | by Greater Sibanda - 1893 MHRRM Deputy Executive Director
More trouble for Zimbabwe as Trump makes return
The incoming administration of Donald Trump in the United States has sparked significant interest across Africa, as analysts speculate on how his second presidency will affect the continent's security...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 12:34hrs | 820 | by Staff reporter
Pregnant children, marital rape victims have a right to abortion, High Court rules
A law denying access to legal abortion for children below the age of 18 and married women who are victims of marital rape is unconstitutional, the Harare High Court has declared in a landmark ruling....Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 16:40hrs | 283 | by Staff reporter
Amnesty International Zimbabwe’s Godfrey Nyoni elected to Global Amnesty Board
Amnesty International Zimbabwe is celebrating a significant milestone as its Chairperson, Godfrey Nyoni, has been elected to the Amnesty International Board, a prestigious position within the global h...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 20:29hrs | 522 | by Staff reporter
MRP Calls on Donald Trump to Intervene in Zimbabwe Over Gukurahundi Atrocities
The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has extended congratulations to U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump on his victory in the 2024 presidential election, urging him to address human rights issues in Zimb...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 12:47hrs | 1022 | by Stephen Jakes
WATCH: How big is Namatai Kwekweza's mouth?
A senior official in Zimbabwe's government has sparked outrage by ridiculing the abduction and torture of human rights activist Namatai Kwekweza during a session at the African Union's 81st Ordinary S...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 10:02hrs | 1150 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe police and Zanu-PF lead in rights violations'
A recent report by the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) reveals a troubling surge in human rights violations across the country, with at least 213 documented incidents of harassment, intimidation, and unl...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:43hrs | 427 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's human rights record spoiled by 'over politicisation' of issues
Jessie Majome, chairperson of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC), has emphasized the need for greater public education on human rights to enhance their appreciation and impact on improving li...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 08:15hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala not in exile
Opposition politician Job Sikhala has denied rumors of being in exile and announced his intention to return to Zimbabwe once cleared by his medical team, despite state threats of arrest. Sikhala left ...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 11:21hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
UK explores new ways to punish Mnangagwa
The House of Lords recently hosted a comprehensive discussion on strategies to exert pressure on President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration through restrictive measures, aiming to make the situatio...Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 06:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Jah Signal engages the Charambas
Disgraced Zimdancehall artiste, Jah Signal, who is under fire over copyrights issues with Pastor Charles and Olivia Charamba says he has reached an amicable position with the gospel couple.Thi...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 13:51hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Corruption a human rights issue, says PG
Corruption in the criminal justice system value chain is a violation of human rights and might lead to the erosion of public confidence in the whole system, thereby undermining the integrity of the ad...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:18hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Tshabangu says recalls to remedy rigging
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu says he is ready to tackle election rigging in the December 9 by-elections.Tshabangu has recalled several CCC le...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Belarus army general's visits Zimbabwe
The visit of Belarusian army general Viktor Sheiman has sparked concerns and controversy. Sheiman, who is under sanctions from the European Union and the United States for alleged human rights abuses ...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:54hrs | 39 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe protests unverified human rights claims
Zimbabwe's delegation to the 77th session of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) has formally lodged a complaint regarding unverified allegations made by a panelist from the Pan-A...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 06:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions on Zimbabwe are a human rights issue
The United States and her allies in the global North for a very long time, have presented, defined and projected themselves as champions of democracy and human rights defenders.Nothing could h...Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 09:18hrs | 3 | by Sam Matema
Mliswa bounces back as councillor
OUTGOING Mashonaland West Provincial resident minister, Mary-Chikoka Mliswa has bounced back as a Hurungwe rural district councillor under the proportional representation quota system.On Sunda...Published: 31 Aug 2023 at 06:48hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Econet, EcoCash announce rights offer
LISTED telecoms firm Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited (EWZL) and its subsidiary EcoCash Holdings yesterday announced a renounceable rights issue to raise US$30,3 million for the redemption of existing...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 08:23hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Open Society Africa Programmes Director says Zimbabwe's 'Patriotic Act' is invalid ab initio
Zimbabwean human rights lawyer Siphosami Malunga says the new "Patriotic Act" - which basically is an amendment of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act - signed into law by President Emmerso...Published: 15 Jul 2023 at 11:50hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
'One year under arbitrary detention in my oppressor's prison'
Chikurubi Maximum Security PrisonChikurubi FarmHarareTo My DEAR Zimbabweans,Regional and Worldwide FriendsWhere ever they may be found14 June 2023DEAR Z...Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 12:24hrs | 16 | by Job Wiwa Sikhala
Econet, EcoCash seek to raise US$60 million
Zimbabwe's largest telecommunications firm, Econet and its sister company EcoCash Holdings are planning to raise US$30,3 million each from shareholders to redeem outstanding debentures.The deb...Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 06:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
UN urges Zimbabwe govt to open up space for regime change NGOs
THE United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has implored the Zanu-PF government to respect, protect and expand civic space to ensure that citizens are free to express themselves...Published: 30 May 2023 at 06:47hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Loosen Zimbabwe sanctions for renewable energy future
MORE than 20 years ago, the late former President Robert Mugabe endorsed a move by indigenous Zimbabwean farmers to occupy and forcibly retake farmland that was owned, at the time, by farmers of Europ...Published: 09 May 2023 at 06:06hrs | 7 | by Glenn Jakins
'Elections key for Zimbabwe's Commonwealth readmission'
ZIMBABWE'S elections in the next four months will decide the country's chances of being readmitted into the CommonwealthZIMBABWE'S elections in the next four months will decide the country's c...Published: 08 May 2023 at 06:14hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
U.S. instructed to lift 'antiquated' sanctions against Mnangagwa
Entrepreneur from the United States (US), Glenn Jakins, claims that it is critical to relax sanctions in order to give President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration a chance and allow for access to Zi...Published: 25 Apr 2023 at 07:03hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mr. President, its you making Zimbabwe 'subaltern' to world powers!
It was most strange, if not entirely queer and incomprehensible, reading President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa latest diatribe against Western countries' insistence on observing our elections. ...Published: 03 Apr 2023 at 11:08hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's diamonds sold for a song
Zimbabwe often sells its diamonds below market prices as they are not sought for and are even explicitly banned by major jewellery retailers for ethical reasons," ReportZIMBABWE is allegedly s...Published: 05 Feb 2023 at 08:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala case clouds Zimbabwe's Commonwealth readmission bid
UNITED Kingdom (UK)'s House of Lords member Kate Hoey has said Zimbabwe must not be re-admitted into the Commonwealth club over the country's deteriorating human rights record and continued detention ...Published: 06 Jan 2023 at 18:11hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Commonwealth: Let's not take chances
SPEAKING at the National Sports Stadium to mark Zimbabwe's 24th independence anniversary on April 18, 2004 and four months after the southern African nation withdrew from the Commonwealth of Nations a...Published: 16 Nov 2022 at 05:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Virginity and the Johanne Marange religious customs
THE state has outlawed virginity testing as a human rights violation.However, it is surprising to note that Johanne Marange Apostolic Church (JMAC) still teaches and conducts mandatory virgini...Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 19:54hrs | 6 | by Matthew Mare
ZimRights national director says Zimbabwe heading towards bloodbath
ZIMBABWE is faced with a multifaceted economic, political and social crisis. Observers say the challenges bedevilling the country will likely get worse ahead of the 2023 general elections as rival pol...Published: 20 Aug 2022 at 17:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police accused of causing death of woman
A ZIMBABWEAN court has faulted some Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers and ruled that foul play could have been committed which led to the death of Sharai Mukaro, a Chivhu woman.Mukaro, a...Published: 19 Jul 2022 at 15:27hrs | 11 | by Shelton Muchena
Conflicted EU red-flags govt on abductions
THE European Union (EU) has urged Zimbabwe to earnestly look into the issue of enforced disappearances and bring the culprits to book.Speaking to NewsDay after the fourth EU-Zimbabwe Dia...Published: 09 Jun 2022 at 06:40hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe must address human rights concerns: UN
"ZIMBABWE must address issues of human rights concerns in order to create a platform that will help find solutions to this long problem of sanctions in this country," the United Nations resident and h...Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 09:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ending gender-based online violence
By Share AmericaThe digital world holds great promise to amplify the voices of women, girls and LGBTQI+ individuals.But it also has given rise to new forms of gender-based abus...Published: 27 Apr 2022 at 11:48hrs | 31 | by Share America
Over 10 000 people assisted in human rights issues
THE International Organisation of Migration (IOM has assisted 10 823 beneficiaries with emergency support in the form of litigation, counselling and medical support, food assistance, human rights awar...Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 10:36hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Miners approach Mnangagwa over Bill
ZIMBABWE'S small-scale miners, agitated by government's attitude towards their input into the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, have taken their issue to President Emmerson Mnangagwa.The Bill...Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 08:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
SA based Ndebele 'king' urges Zimbabweans to go back home
Self-styled Ndebele King Bulelani Lobhengula Khumalo has urged Zimbabweans domiciled in South Africa to flee the ongoing xenophobic violence and flock back home.His sentiments come after the f...Published: 10 Apr 2022 at 16:08hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter
Crackdown on NGOs could impact election observation
Zimbabwe is pressing ahead with a controversial Bill that critics say seeks to criminalise the operations of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in the country.According to senior go...Published: 24 Mar 2022 at 05:29hrs | 11 | by IPS
Mixed reactions to Soda's utterances
CIVIC society groups and residents associations yesterday blasted Energy minister Zhemu Soda's utterances urging Zimbabweans to park their cars and use Zimbabwe United Passenger Company buses (Zupco),...Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 05:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
RBZ tells banks to shape up or ship out
BANKING sector experts have thrown their weight behind the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)'s move to tighten screws on operators that fail to comply with new minimum capital requirements, which came in...Published: 18 Feb 2022 at 05:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Misa advocates for low data tariffs
MEDIA Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Zimbabwe has joined civic groups in a campaign for low data tariffs to enable citizens enjoy cheap internet services.Misa legal and information commun...Published: 11 Feb 2022 at 05:46hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's oligarchs: The heirs of Cecil Rhodes
As Zimbabwe's economy has spiralled down, with one million economic refugees in South Africa alone and ordinary people facing shortages of food, fuel, medicine and shelter, there is a class of people ...Published: 08 Feb 2022 at 18:29hrs | 20 | by Phillip van Niekerk and a Zim-based Research Team
Lawyers ready to fight Mnangagwa's govt
THE Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) says it will face down threats from government, and a court case that could strip it of regulatory powers in a case analysts say has wider implications for other perc...Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 07:11hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
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