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Occupation of unserviced housing stands to be criminalised

The Government is moving to tighten control over urban land use, with new regulations set to criminalise the illegal sale, occupation, surveying and construction on State land.The measures, currently being finalised, will make the occupati…

Published: 21 Sep 2025 at 08:31hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter

Actions against the exploitation of Africa took place in Italy and Austria

Representatives of international human rights organisations went to the centers of Milan and Vienna, unfurled banners with calls saying "Europe! Stop robbing Africa!": they demanded to stop using Africa as a raw materials appendage of the …

Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 21:02hrs | 81 | by Staff reporter

Wilful HIV transmission criminalisation challenged

A Harare woman charged with the deliberate transmission of HIV has approached the High Court seeking a review of her case, arguing that her continued prosecution violates her constitutional rights, as the law under which she is being charg…

Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 08:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

CEO acquitted of criminal abuse of duty

Zvimba Rural District Council (RDC) chief executive officer, Enias Chidhakwa, has been acquitted of criminal abuse of office charges after the Harare Magistrates' Court found no evidence of wrongdoing.Presiding magistrate Mrs Marehwanazvo …

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 10:21hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF pushes for law criminalising govt criticism

Ruling party ZANU-PF legislators are doubling down on calls to criminalise criticism of government shortcomings, reigniting concerns over shrinking democratic space and rising authoritarianism in Zimbabwe.This comes as ZANU-PF Member of Pa…

Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 08:00hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter

Abolish this draconian law

Zimbabwe is the only African country that currently requires a car radio licence, as introduced by the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) in 2025. This licence must be paid before renewing a vehicle licence disc or insurance, with an …

Published: 29 May 2025 at 20:02hrs | 677 | by Leonard Koni

There should never be anything criminal about criticising the president

Why is the Zimbabwe government at war with its own citizens?The recent arrest of journalist Blessed Mhlanga following his interview with war veteran and ZANU-PF Central Committee member Blessed Geza is yet another glaring example of Zimbab…

Published: 02 Mar 2025 at 18:16hrs | 1444 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Council by-laws to criminalise land barons

THE City of Harare is crafting by-laws to provide for the criminalisation of land barons wreaking havoc in the capital including parcelling out land on wetlands to desperate homeseekers.Land barons, most of whom are linked to Zanu-PF, have…

Published: 01 Jan 2024 at 08:13hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's most wanted robber arrested

One of the country's most wanted suspected robber Cornwell Junior Kasambarare, who is believed to have masterminded a spate of armed robbery, including the famous Mashwede Holdings heist and housebreaking cases in Harare has been arrested.…

Published: 29 Jun 2023 at 06:26hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Opposition backs harsh penalties for corruption after Cabinet approved Criminal Law Act

Opposition Front for Economic Emancipation Zimbabwe (FEEZ) has lauded the crafting of stiffer laws aimed at arresting perpetrators of violence and sexual abuse whilst calling for life imprisonment for corruption.In the wake of a surge in c…

Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 07:07hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Mr Mnangagwa what's stopping you from arresting criminals?

DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, never has the yearning for freedom manifested itself with intensity. Although citizenry has been gradually concerned by the progressive fall of livelihoods, they are now restive.Their aspi…

Published: 24 Aug 2022 at 06:49hrs | 6 | by Cyprian M Ndawana

Police hunt most wanted habitual criminal

Police have launched a manhunt for one of the country's most wanted suspects Cornwell Junior Kasambarare, who is believed to be masterminding a spate of armed robbery and housebreaking cases in and around Harare.Kasambarare, allegedly to h…

Published: 06 Apr 2022 at 06:26hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe army generals feel the heat over soldiers' criminal activities

THE Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has been forced to publicly denounce its officers for their engagement in criminal activities following a spate of robberies and casual shootings by and involving soldiers.In a statement on Friday, ZNA Brig…

Published: 01 Jan 2022 at 13:58hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Police shoot most wanted robber

A SUSPECTED notorious armed robber, who is part of a gang led by Musa Taj Abdul, is nursing wounds at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital in Harare after being shot by police while attempting to flee.Musafare Mupamhanga, who was on bail was arre…

Published: 08 Jun 2021 at 06:32hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Using colonial past to mask current govt failure is criminal

LAST week, I stumbled on a conversation that was questioning why African politicians are increasingly becoming wealthier, while their governments and countries are getting poorer. Zimbabwe was cited as one of the examples of the countries …

Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 08:02hrs | 4 | by Tapiwa Gomo

Lawyers warned against approaching High Court in pending criminal trials

High Court judge Justice Pisirayi Kwenda has warned lawyers against challenging the dismissal of their clients' applications for discharge at the close of the State's case, saying the move was largely detrimental to suspects since it invit…

Published: 26 Jun 2019 at 07:34hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to decriminalise wilful HIV transmission

Government is set to repeal a legal provision that criminalises transmission of HIV/AIDS to a partner in order to keep abreast with international standards, Parliament heard yesterday. Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziya…

Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 07:21hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Former parastatal bosses face criminal abuse charges trial

FORMER bosses of Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra), National Social Security Authority (NSSA) and City of Harare, who are separately accused of criminal abuse of office, were yesterday given trial dates by the court.Former Zimra Commissio…

Published: 12 Jan 2019 at 17:22hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Criminal gang hijacks Kudzanayi rank

Six alleged criminals yesterday set up an illegal cash office at Kudzanayi rank in Gweru, chased away council police and cashiers before collecting toll fees from commuter omnibus and bus operators. Gweru Mayor Councillor Josiah Makombe co…

Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:18hrs | 665 | by Staff reporter

Resident reports council for criminal negligence

A HARARE motorist has reported council to the police for criminal negligence after his car plunged into an unmarked ditch left by council workers on the road.The motorist, Tatenda Chagaresango, plunged into an unmarked drain left by counci…

Published: 24 Nov 2018 at 08:02hrs | 281 | by Staff reporter

Is Mugabe the criminal mastermind?

The events of the past few weeks in the post-Robert Mugabe era have led many Zimbabweans to introspect on Operation Restore Legacy (ORL). The operation, which culminated in the voluntary resignation by Robert Mugabe, sought to eliminate cr…

Published: 22 Mar 2018 at 05:55hrs | 722 | by Trevor Shiri

Either Mugabe is a habitual liar or has a criminal mind

Africa prides in respect of the elderly subject to the elderly taking a deserving respectful role on people, listening to people and taking their views into account. Mr. Mugabe has neither been to an African squatter camp or market place w…

Published: 12 Sep 2016 at 21:24hrs | 2 | by Andrew Manyevere

ZUJ welcomes ruling on criminal defamation case

The Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) has welcome the abolition by the Constitutional Court of Section 96 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act which was used to detain and punish journalists for criminal defamation. â€œIt…

Published: 07 Feb 2016 at 05:59hrs | 7 | by Stephen Jakes

ZUJ hails ConCourt Criminal Defamation ruling

The Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) has hailed the ruling by the Constitutional Court on Criminal Defamation.The Constitutional Court, which deemed the piece of legislation as not a justifiable law in a democratic society such as Zimba…

Published: 16 Jun 2014 at 15:19hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter

Constitutional Court rips criminal libel

The Constitutional Court unanimously ruled yesterday that criminal defamation must be struck off the statutes because it is not a justifiable law in a democratic society like Zimbabwe's.The court invited Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Af…

Published: 12 Jun 2014 at 23:09hrs | 17 | by Daniel Nemukuyu

Zimbabwe: Where honouring the dead is a criminal offence

Durban - This week thousands of Rwandans filled Kigali stadium to capacity to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 1994 genocide that left 800 000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus dead.The ceremony, attended by foreign heads of state, diplomat…

Published: 10 Apr 2014 at 08:16hrs | 7 | by Thabo Kunene

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