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Energy Mutodi fires back at ZPP
A fierce political storm is brewing in Masvingo following damning allegations by the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) that Bikita South legislator, Energy Mutodi, threatened to exclude certain wards from ...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 11:36hrs | 1422 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe human rights violations in decline by 10%
The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has reported a slight improvement in the country's human rights situation, noting a 10 percent decrease in violations during May 2025 compared to the previous month....Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 15:04hrs | 79 | by Staff reporter
ZPP raises alarm over human rights violations
The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP), a prominent human rights watchdog, has reported that more than 1,000 Zimbabweans experienced violations of their fundamental freedoms in the wake of the March 31 prot...Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:35hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's 2030 agenda fuels political violence
Zimbabwe is experiencing a sharp rise in political violence, with 117 human rights violations recorded in February alone, affecting 7,292 people. The surge is linked to the ruling Zanu-PF party's camp...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 06:56hrs | 497 | by Staff reporter
Chinese food aid allegedly politicised amid Zimbabwe's hunger crisis
A recent donation of four metric tonnes of rice by China to feed hungry Zimbabweans has been criticized for allegedly being politicised, exacerbating the desperate hunger situation faced by villagers....Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:11hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa donates rice to hungry citizens
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has donated four metric tonnes of rice to be distributed among 360 Members of the National Assembly and Senate. The donation is part of ongoing efforts to address the hung...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:50hrs | 468 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe food aid looted under the cover of darkness
A new report from the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has exposed widespread corruption and exploitation in the distribution of food aid across the country, with several instances of unfair practices doc...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:48hrs | 1311 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF flagged for partisan distribution of food, agric inputs
A Zimbabwean election watchdog has raised serious concerns over the alleged politically motivated distribution of agricultural inputs, accusing the ruling Zanu-PF party of favoring its supporters duri...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 07:10hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records surge in human rights violations, says NGO
A staggering 180,184 human rights violations were reported across Zimbabwe in October 2024, affecting nearly 2,000 victims, according to a new report from the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP). The report ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:54hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
Foreign-funded NGO reports partisan distribution of food aid in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has raised alarming concerns over the politicization of food aid distribution in rural areas, with reports indicating that opposition supporters are being systematical...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:07hrs | 369 | 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
Zanu-PF identified as main perpetrator again by a US funded NGO
ZANU-PF has been highlighted by the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) as the primary perpetrator of human rights abuses in Zimbabwe, accounting for 65% of 137 recorded cases for the month of June 2024. ...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:54hrs | 555 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF party's desperation forced relaunch of militia
Political analysts suggest that the relaunch of the Youth Service of Zimbabwe (YSZ), previously known as the National Youth Service (NYS), indicates the ruling Zanu-PF party's desperation to maintain ...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 12:40hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe is committed to impartial food distribution'
Despite the El Nino-induced drought, the Zimbabwean government has been working tirelessly to ensure food security for all citizens. Recently, the United Nations signed a $429 million drought ...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 12:23hrs | 3 | by Tonderai Ndoro
Zimbabwe records decline in human rights violations
The latest situational report on human rights by the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) noted a decline in violations, with cases dropping from 145 in April to 132 in May. Zanu-PF was identified as the main...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 11:54hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF tops human rights violations in Zimbabwe
The ruling Zanu-PF party faces allegations of involvement in human rights violations across Zimbabwe, including increased cases of harassment, intimidation, and extrajudicial killings of citizens, as ...Published: 02 Jun 2024 at 09:07hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
CCC turmoil fuels fears of increased repression in Zimbabwe
The recent upheaval within the opposition, sparked by Nelson Chamisa's resignation from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), is predicted to create an opportunity for the government to intensify h...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 07:21hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt fingered in enforced disappearances
Prominent human rights activist Jestina Mukoko has exposed the government's involvement in the enforced disappearances of individuals in Zimbabwe. She revealed that Vice-President Kembo Mohadi, who wa...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:53hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Harare tops in human rights violations
During the recent election period in Zimbabwe, a report from the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has documented 384 human rights violations, with Manicaland and Harare registering the highest number of c...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 06:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
UK diaspora hands over Zimbabwe poll petition
VARIOUS civic society organisations and political party representatives in the United Kingdom have handed over a petition to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak over alleged rigging during Zimbabwe's August 23...Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 07:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
EU-EOM plot to tarnish Zimbabwe polls exposed
A PLOT to tarnish and discredit the outcome of harmonised elections being held in Zimbabwe today by the European Union Observation Mission and the United States-based Carter Centre has been exposed am...Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 06:31hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Coffin terror in Shamva
The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has raised concern over what is says are "alarming levels" of intimidation by activists of the ruling Zanu-PF party targeting CCC supporters and candidates in Shamva....Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 19:48hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Fresh cases of Zanu-PF terror emerge
A FRESH report by the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has unearthed cases of brutal political violence perpetrated by Zanu-PF on opposition supporters in rural areas as the country counts down to the 23 ...Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 16:10hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Violence spectre casts shadow over elections
A NEW report by the Research and Advocacy Unit (Rau) has predicted increased organised violence and torture, particularly in urban areas, highlighting the need for more surveillance as the country hea...Published: 28 May 2023 at 17:59hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
'CCC nominees face axe'
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) yesterday said it would automatically disqualify nominees implicated in violent skirmishes during the selection process held on Wednesday.Address...Published: 07 Apr 2023 at 09:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
USAid warns of Zimbabwe funding threat
THE Private Voluntary Organisations (PVOs) Amendment Bill, which has been criticised by opposition parties and civic groups for muzzling government critics and narrowing democratic space, has gone a s...Published: 02 Feb 2023 at 19:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
'The Crocodile has not changed'
The leader of Zimbabwe's main opposition party has warned of violence and repression by the ruling Zanu-PF party to ensure victory in elections scheduled for later this year.In an interview wi...Published: 25 Jan 2023 at 10:34hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa claims his party has corrected past mistakes
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa claims his party has corrected past mistakes to ensure a clean sweep in this year's elections, but Zanu-PF says the opposition leader is day d...Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 11:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
UK warns Mnangagwa
BRITISH parliamentarians have warned President Emmerson Mnangagwa against his continued clampdown on dissent, and disregard for human rights, saying the world was watching.Mnangagwa's human ri...Published: 30 Oct 2022 at 07:04hrs | 8 | by Staff rporter
Zimbabwe police flagged over Zanu-PF bias
The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has accused the Zimbabwe Republic Police of indirectly inflaming political tensions in the country through turning a blind eye towards crimes committed against opponen...Published: 26 Oct 2022 at 06:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Teachers 'frog-marched' to Mnangagwa indaba
THOUSANDS of teachers have been commandeered to attend the launch today in Harare of the Teachers for Economic Development (ED), a shadowy union reported to be championing President Emmerson Mnangagwa...Published: 19 Oct 2022 at 06:04hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF behaving like murderers says CCC
A DEFIANT Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has vowed to forge ahead with preparations for next year's general elections despite a rise in related violent attacks on its members and supporters by ru...Published: 18 Oct 2022 at 06:16hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa preaches peace as political temperatures reach boiling point
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says Zimbabweans should be united and peaceful as the country builds up to a watershed 2023 harmonised elections, amid rising political temperatures.This comes on ...Published: 17 Sep 2022 at 19:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe political violence escalating, claims report
Zanu-PF party is reportedly demanding villagers to surrender their national identity documents in what has been described as a vote-manipulation strategy ahead of next year's elections.In its ...Published: 16 Sep 2022 at 06:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF, Zimbabwe's leading human rights violator'
Zimbabwe's governing party Zanu-PF, which claims to have fought for freedom and democracy within the broad liberation movement, remains the country's leading human rights violator – a role it has ma...Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 17:39hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa tells supporters to lie low
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has urged his supporters to lie low to protect themselves from violent attacks from Zanu-PF loyalists as tempers between the two ma...Published: 27 Aug 2022 at 06:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe politics remains toxic'
HUMAN rights watchdog, Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) says the country's political environment has remained toxic with Zanu-PF cited as the worst culprits.In its latest monthly report titled Tox...Published: 13 Aug 2022 at 07:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Kill Chamisa, his children and supporters,' Zanu-PF leader urges party members
Zanu-PF's Abton Mashayanyika has blatantly urged ruling party supporters to kill Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa, his children and supporters.Mashayanyika, who was...Published: 14 Jul 2022 at 07:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF goes hammer & tongs
Zanu-PF has reportedly roped in State security agents to recruit, train and conduct background checks on party members ahead of the 2023 general elections.This comes as the ruling party claime...Published: 14 Jul 2022 at 07:35hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa regime on UN radar over abuses
ZIMBABWE'S legacy of gross human rights violations topped discussions at the 30th meeting of the ongoing 50th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council, which put the spotlight on Presid...Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:31hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Slain CCC activist's family demands answers
PRESSURE is mounting on the police to unearth the circumstances behind the alleged abduction and murder of opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Moreblessing Ali by suspected Zanu-PF...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe electoral violence looms'
THE Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has warned that the country risks sliding into electoral violence similar to the 2008 mayhem which resulted in several opposition activists being killed or had their l...Published: 09 Jun 2022 at 06:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF closing opposition's political space, says ZPP
Zanu-PF party members topped human rights violations, with 165 cases in April and 193 in May in a development rights groups say indicates the ruling party's penchant for violence.The figures w...Published: 08 Jun 2022 at 09:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi survivors still struggling to get IDs
Twenty-five-year-old Charity Ncube (25), a villager from Lupane in Matabeleland North, doubts if she will ever obtain a birth certificate."My father disappeared and our homestead was burnt," s...Published: 30 May 2022 at 06:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
NGO report exposes Zanu-PF violence
THE Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has exposed Zanu-PF for perpetrating the majority of human rights abuses across the country in the month of April.The report titled The Wall talks of the exist...Published: 16 May 2022 at 06:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
A fool and his money are soon parted!
The cash taps have well and truly been turned on.It seems hardworking Zimbabweans in faraway lands have been doing their bit to support family and friends back home, including bankrolling pote...Published: 15 May 2022 at 06:10hrs | 3 | by Bishop
Zanu-PF leading in human rights violations
ZIMBABWE's electoral environment is increasingly turning violent, with the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) bearing the brunt of attacks from suspected State security agents and Zanu-PF ...Published: 14 Mar 2022 at 05:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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
'Rights groups' fret over political violence
HUMAN rights groups have expressed concern over escalating cases of politically-motivated violence, as well as denial of food aid to villagers aligned to opposition parties ahead of the March 26 by-el...Published: 09 Mar 2022 at 07:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Police finger Zanu-PF in CCC Kwekwe violence
POLICE have accused the ruling Zanu-PF party of perpetrating the weekend violence in Kwekwe which left two opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporters dead and 17 others injured, with ei...Published: 02 Mar 2022 at 05:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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