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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 | 273 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe sees 33% drop in media freedom violations, MISA reports

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zimbabwe has reported a significant reduction in media freedom violations in Zimbabwe, with recorded incidents dropping from 24 in 2022 to 16 in 2023 - a 33.3% decrease. This development aligns…

Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:20hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter

'Party activists contributed 40% to human rights violations'

A recent report from the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) has revealed that 40% of the human rights violations reported by community members between July and September 2024 can be attributed to political party activists, prima…

Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:02hrs | 157 | 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 unlawful detention. The report, covering A…

Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:43hrs | 428 | by Staff reporter

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 perpetrator, responsible for 61.83% of…

Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 11:54hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa gets ultimatum

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been threatened with a lawsuit for failing to hold accountable members of the security forces accused of human rights violations including killing civilians.Mnangagwa last year signed into law the Zimbabwe …

Published: 26 Nov 2023 at 08:24hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt urged to address past human rights violations

THE National Transitional Justice Working Group (NTJWG) has urged government to address past human rights violations including Gukurahundi to ensure harmony among communities.This came out during a NTJWG essay writing competition award cer…

Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 14:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Rights violations draw Zimbabwe back

One of the first key concessions that President Emmerson Mnangagwa made when he took over from Robert Mugabe almost two years ago was that the previous administration, which he was part of, lacked democratic credentials.On his return from …

Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 18:59hrs | 1 | by Editorial Comment

14 human rights violations recorded in nine districts in the first half of April

Heal Zimbabwe has recorded a total of 14 human rights violations from nine districts between 08 - 19 April 2017. In its report HZT said the recorded human rights violations fell into 3 categories: Intimidation with threats of violence or t…

Published: 26 Apr 2017 at 03:45hrs | 4 | by Stephen Jakes

Human rights violations rocks parts of the country

Heal Zimbabwe Trust has reported that between 24 March and 07 April 2017, Heal Zimbabwe observed 27 cases of human rights violations from 10 Districts namely Buhera, Gokwe North, Gokwe South, Guruve, Mazowe, Muzarabani, Mwenezi, Mudzi, Nya…

Published: 15 Apr 2017 at 05:39hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes

Evicted Villagers suffer human rights violations

The Zimbabwe Peace Project has expressed  concerns about the dire human rights situation at Manzou farm were families have been evicted and the Rivers farm where they have been relocated.ZPP said families that have been evicted from M…

Published: 31 Mar 2017 at 09:17hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes

CSOs faces serious stiffing state sponsored constrains

 The CIVIL  Society  Organisations  has alleged that they are facing stifling constraints caused by the government in their operations in Zimbabwe.This was revealed through their report on an enabling environment for Ci…

Published: 01 Feb 2017 at 05:37hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes

Chihuri urged to resign over human rights violations

The opposition MDC led by Morgan Tsvangirai says Police Commissioner-General Augustine Chihuri should resign for what the party claims are gross human rights violations being allegedly committed by the police on innocent civilians protesti…

Published: 12 Jul 2016 at 09:24hrs | 1 | by Jonga Kandemiiri

Mashonald West record highest violations number

As the Zimbabwe Peace Project took stock of the political violence that happened in the country during the month of October, it emerged that Mashonaland West recorded the highest number of human rights violations."Mashonaland West had the …

Published: 25 Nov 2015 at 05:33hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Zimbabwe - Incidences of Politically Motivated Violations Of Human Rights: ZPP

Matabeleland South Province witnessed a marginal increase in the number politically motivated violations from five cases in October to eight during the month under review. The majority of the violations were centred on the two factions of …

Published: 26 Dec 2011 at 09:21hrs | 4 | by

Sanctions must stay

Zimbabwe Europe Network (Zen), a consortium of more than 20 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in nine countries, says sanctions on Zimbabwe must stay intact until human and property rights violations stop. This comes at a time when Zan…

Published: 13 Jan 2011 at 11:07hrs | | by NewsDay

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One-stop border post at Beitbridge

ZESA to replace old prepaid electricity meters

Missing person alert

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Victoria Falls to host high-stakes conference

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Zimbabwe grain import ban affecting SA farmers

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