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Mnangagwa to commission ED Mnangagwa law school

The construction of the state-of-the-art Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Law School at Midlands State University's new Kwekwe campus has been completed and will be officially commissioned today by President Mnangagwa.The ceremony coincides wit…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:49hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe vows to prosecute environmental law violators

The government has pledged to clamp down on companies and individuals violating environmental laws, warning that offenders will face prosecution regardless of nationality.Environment, Climate and Wildlife Minister Evelyn Ndlovu told Parlia…

Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 08:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Degrees in law and medicine are a waste of time

As undergraduate degrees have lost their payoffs thanks to AI, young people have turned to advanced schooling to unlock jobs with salaries exceeding $200,000 (or in some cases, a $100 million signing bonus). However, one former Google lead…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 10:07hrs | 2307 | by Staff reporter

Dexter Nduna finally graduates

Former Chegutu West legislator and Zanu-PF Central Committee member, Dexter Nduna, has officially earned his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) during the institution's 44th graduation ceremony held on Frida…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 12:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Proposed law to compel civil servants to disclose assets

Zimbabwe's Cabinet has approved the Public Service Amendment Bill, a major legislative step aimed at modernising the civil service, increasing transparency, and aligning the current framework with the Constitution. One of the most notable …

Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 07:06hrs | 638 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa claims Shared Law School history with Edgar Lungu

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has asserted a personal connection with the late former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, claiming the two were contemporaries at law school.Speaking at the Zambian Embassy on Thursday while signing the Book of Co…

Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:44hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe mandates fall armyworm seed treatment in new maize certification law

The Government of Zimbabwe has enacted new regulations requiring all certified maize seed to be chemically treated against fall armyworm, a move aimed at strengthening national food security and curbing the destructive pest's impact on mai…

Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 17:37hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa hosts University of Zambia law Alumni

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is hosting a nostalgic reunion with his former University of Zambia Law School classmates at State House in Harare, rekindling memories of student life in the 1970s and celebrating decades of personal and profe…

Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 13:32hrs | 845 | by Staff reporter

Jonathan Moyo criticizes Zimbabwe's new ZBC licence fee law

Former Information Minister Jonathan Moyo, once a key architect of Zimbabwe's stringent media laws, has publicly condemned the recently enacted legislation mandating motorists to pay a Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) licence fee be…

Published: 31 May 2025 at 14:07hrs | 1892 | by Staff reporter

Chin'ono criticises Mnangagwa's new radio licence law

The Zimbabwean government has introduced a new regulation requiring all motorists to purchase a radio licence before renewing their vehicle road tax, a move that has drawn widespread condemnation from journalists, civil society groups, and…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 19:42hrs | 1872 | by Staff reporter

MP compares Zimbabwe's proposed radio licence fee to HIV infection

Matabeleland South proportional representation legislator Sibongile Maphosa has strongly criticized the Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill, which requires motorists to pay for radio licences when renewing their car licences. Maphosa comp…

Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 17:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Thunderstorms, heavy rains expected to continue across Zimbabwe

Areas along the main watershed, including Matabeleland North, the Midlands, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Manicaland, are set to experience a mix of weather conditions today, with the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) w…

Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 03:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZANU-PF Chair warns against social media abuse

ZANU-PF chairman for Mashonaland East, Daniel Garwe, has cautioned party members and supporters against misusing social media to bring the revolutionary party into disrepute. Speaking during an interface meeting with Ward 10 party members …

Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 03:33hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa Law School nears completion in Kwekwe

The construction site of the Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Law School at Midlands State University (MSU) in Kwekwe buzzed with activity last Thursday as workers diligently pushed forward with the ambitious project, a symbol of Zimbabwe's com…

Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Law School set to open in August

The Midlands State University (MSU)'s Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Law School in Kwekwe is on track to open its doors in August this year, with construction nearing completion. With over 300 workers on site and materials fully available, MS…

Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:44hrs | 661 | by Staff reporter

Dexter Nduna law degree under spotlight

The University of Zimbabwe (UZ), a cornerstone of higher education in the country, faced significant controversy during its graduation ceremony on Friday. The celebration of academic excellence was marred by two major scandals involving se…

Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 11:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

Dexter Nduna graduates with law degree from UZ

Former Zanu-PF Chegutu West Member of Parliament (MP), Dexter Nduna, graduated this Friday with a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Zimbabwe (UZ). However, his achievement was clouded by controversy following claims on social …

Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:31hrs | 790 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe law allows jailed mothers can stay with children

Attorney-General Virginia Mabiza clarified that Zimbabwean law permits incarcerated mothers to keep their infants with them in prison. This statement came in response to an image circulated on X (formerly Twitter) and other social media pl…

Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 10:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa third term bid, what does the law say?

ON February 21, 2024, some leaders of the Zanu-PF party in Masvingo province declared that they wanted President Mnangagwa to go beyond 2028, contrary to the Constitution of Zimbabwe.But what does the supreme law of Zimbabwe say about thes…

Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 04:41hrs | 5 | by Mlondolozi Ndlovu

Zanu-PF pushes for law barring opposition members 'inviting' sanctions from running in elections

Members of Parliament from Zanu-PF are advocating for legislation that would prevent opposition members, whom they accuse of inviting sanctions, from participating in elections. The proposal emerged during recent discussions in the Nationa…

Published: 03 Feb 2024 at 05:33hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's Patriotic Bill imposes death on 'sell-outs'

Zanu-PF Wednesday invoked its parliamentary majority to muscle through, the controversial Criminal Law Amendment Bill - better known as the Patriotic Bill - which seeks to impose death, at the very extreme, on citizens "willfully damaging …

Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 18:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

ED Mnangagwa Law School takes shape

Construction of the ED Mnangagwa Law School at the Midlands State University (MSU) Kwekwe Campus has recorded massive progress with the state-of-the-art multipurpose structure on course to meeting the August 2024 completion target.Works on…

Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:40hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's new mines law a welcome game changer, but.....

AFTER years of debates and uncertainty, government finally gazetted the Mines and Minerals Bill in February 2023 to ostensibly replace the current Mines and Minerals Act [Chapter 21:05]. The current Act is a1961 legislation, and predates g…

Published: 04 Apr 2023 at 06:31hrs | 3 | by James Tsabora

Zimbabwe's new mining law to be strict on lithium beneficiation

PARLIAMENTARY Committee on Mines and Mining Development says the upcoming Mines and Minerals law should be rigid on lithium beneficiation to ensure maximum returns for the country from the commodity.Zimbabwe is endowed with diverse mineral…

Published: 06 Mar 2023 at 05:13hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's CCC raises alarm over new tough electoral law

The Nelson Chamisa-led Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has expressed concern over amendments to the Electoral Act, which it says could be abused by Zanu-PF to disqualify its opponents from running in future polls.Aspiring candidates co…

Published: 20 Nov 2022 at 15:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mr Mnangagwa, wheels of justice will catch up with you

DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, methinks it is astonishing that you appear to be the only stranger who is not impacted by the allegations of sexual impropriety made by an Australia-based Susan Mutami.It is akin to being …

Published: 10 Aug 2022 at 06:32hrs | 1 | by Cyprian M Ndawana

Africanise the law and land

In Mzansi, most citizens can only own real estate when they are dead - their graves and tombstones if they can afford one. From the living majority, they become the silent majority.Throughout their lives, like a fish out of water, they str…

Published: 27 Jul 2022 at 19:29hrs | 2 | by Lindiwe Sisulu

Rule of law vs historical imbalances

CRIMINALS broke into a homestead and stole everything, taking over the family means of livelihood. They pushed everyone to the periphery of the homestead and ordered them to remain there and obey their orders. The criminals proceeded to go…

Published: 10 Jan 2022 at 06:01hrs | 11 | by Tapiwa Gomo

Rule of law must be observed during COVID-19 lockdown

THE Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (the Forum) calls upon the government to uphold human rights and observe the rule of law during the COVID-19 national lockdown.This follows the issuance of Statutory Instrument 10 of 2021 to implement an…

Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 07:34hrs | 7 | by Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum

Govt's proposed information law is draconian

The government on July 5 2019 gazetted the Freedom of Information Bill [HB 6 of 2019]. This is the first of three official Bills meant to replace the much-criticised Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Aippa).Aippa is the …

Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 21:27hrs | 1 | by Golden Maunganidze

Chamisa's popularity dwarfs the law

NELSON Chamisa's adversaries across the broad political spectrum ululated at the pronouncement of the High Court ruling trashing the legitimacy of his presidency last week. The High Court rubbished the appointments previously made by the p…

Published: 14 May 2019 at 07:34hrs | 1 | by Learnmore Zuze

Mnangagwa should ensure rule of law is followed

THIS week, we carried a story in which President Emmerson Mnangagwa came to the rescue of 20 000 villagers who were being evicted from a piece of land in Domboshawa, where a Chinese miner wants to start quarrying for aggregate stones.We we…

Published: 03 May 2019 at 06:53hrs | | by Editorial - Newsday

Rule of law cannot be matter of opinion

We live in this modern world that the United States purports to lead with God-ordained civility; yet in it the rule of law has been reduced to a matter of opinion, as has become the concept of democracy. What the world has seen so far for …

Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 22:31hrs | | by Reason Wafawarova

Vertical Agreements and Competition Law

The Competition & Tariff Commission has, in the past months and years, been publishing articles on competition law and policy with a view to raise awareness of Competition Law amongst industrialists, commerce, consumers and the public …

Published: 15 Nov 2018 at 09:32hrs | 4 | by Competition & Tariff Commission

MSU to mentor law schools in Sadc

THE Midlands State University (MSU)'s Faculty of Law will guide other law schools in Sadc to meet international standards of excellence, the institution's Vice-Chancellor Ngonidzashe Muzvidziwa has said.MSU Vice-Chancellor Ngoni Muzvidziwa…

Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 06:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's petition weak on law, heavy on politics

THE MDC-Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa on Friday August 10, 2018 filed Constitutional Challenge Case No CCZ 42/ 2018, disputing the presidential election results announced by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) which de…

Published: 17 Aug 2018 at 06:12hrs | | by Dr Itayi Garande

Abuse social media at own peril

The period before, during and after the harmonised elections of 30 June 2018, has been a period marred with abuse of social media and the proliferation of fake news that has been spread with reckless abandon on all social media channels.&n…

Published: 10 Aug 2018 at 12:21hrs | 3 | by Prosperity Mzila

Law Society bars 40 lawyers from practising

THE Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has barred 40 lawyers from practising this year for various reasons, with the majority, 27, coming from Harare.Most of the lawyers listed do not have practising certificates while five Harare lawyers had t…

Published: 25 May 2018 at 07:10hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Grace Mugabe should be dealt with decisively

It is essential to understand the roles and responsibilities hold by the department of international relations and cooperation towards preserving the status quo of the democratic South Africa on international matters and conflicts. However…

Published: 24 Aug 2017 at 08:26hrs | 1 | by Solomon Mathebula

How to remain bosom friends with the law!

However minor, severe or abominable, almost everybody commits crime!The adorable part is, not everybody gets caught! Likewise, not everyone who gets caught, gets convicted.The law is a shrewd old busy woman who's got her hands full everyda…

Published: 12 Apr 2017 at 08:14hrs | | by Nimi Princewill

Every theological law was designed to be broken!

Error-free compliance with the law was certainly never intended for humans! Even in Heaven (the Christians' famous land of perfection) Lucifer jilted the law and got himself thrown out! The first humans, Adam and Eve also had their fair sh…

Published: 15 Jan 2017 at 14:42hrs | | by Nimi Princewill. Twitter: @princewill_nimi

The problem is not electoral laws

Electoral reforms have become a buzz term particularly among opposition parties in Zimbabwe. So much so that some of these parties have desperately rallied to form what they call the National Electoral Reforms Agenda (nera) with the hope o…

Published: 14 Sep 2016 at 07:10hrs | 1 | by Christopher Farai Charamba

Zimbabwe's well-intentioned law triggers violent agitation

The outside world must be wondering what is really going on in Zimbabwe with the Western media reporting "massive protests breaking out across the country". What is true is that groups of Zimbabweans, using the social media to incite revol…

Published: 01 Sep 2016 at 06:32hrs | 2 | by Baffour Ankomah

Rogue MDC-T elements must face full wrath of the law

Provoking the police by stoning and beating up police officers as well as burning their vehicles and bases should never be tolerated. Such amount of provocation is calculated to force the police to overreact so that opposition political el…

Published: 29 Aug 2016 at 06:50hrs | 1 | by Chadzi Mhute

Mugabe insult laws fail to bite

If the number of people who have been charged under Section 33 of the Criminal Law is anything to go by then President Robert Mugabe takes offence in anything.Many have been brought to court for either attacking Mugabe's character or well,…

Published: 07 Aug 2016 at 19:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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