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PSL warns of tough action as stadium violence escalates

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has raised alarm over rising incidents of violence at domestic football matches, warning that it will impose tough sanctions on offenders to protect the integrity of the game.In a statement, PSL spokesperson…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 09:10hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter

'South African govt complicit in xenophobic violence'

Zimbabwean human rights activist Duke Maplanka Atterbell has accused the South African government of systemic discrimination against foreign nationals, particularly Zimbabweans, and of failing to address rising xenophobic violence and excl…

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 09:05hrs | 1024 | by Staff reporter

Man (48) axes wife (68)

A 63-year-old woman is battling for life at Bindura Hospital after she was axed twice by her husband during a domestic dispute.Stembeni Nego has since filed a police report, and her husband, Fobs Berejena, has since been arrested.Mashonala…

Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 16:36hrs | 1447 | by Simbarashe Sithole In Bindura

Zanu-PF violence changed man's life forever

He was an energetic man, running his own life and fending for his family. He loved and embraced the supposed freedom brought by the country's liberators hence multi-partyism was just one of those fruits of independence.Takaendesa Chisese j…

Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 11:04hrs | 535 | by Matthew Takaona

Man up for domestic violence, impersonating a cop

Brian Seke, 34, from Sakubva, appeared before Mutare magistrate Ms. Perseverance Makala on charges of domestic violence, impersonating a police officer, and malicious damage to property. He was sentenced to four months in jail, with two mo…

Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:41hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter

Businessman arrested for inciting violence

Nightclub owner Blessing "Boss JB" Charakupa was arrested on Tuesday in connection with a violent incident stemming from a long-running land dispute in Houghton Park, Harare.Charakupa, 35, who owns the popular Club Zone in Machipisa, was t…

Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:14hrs | 383 | by Staff reporter

Filabusi residents alarmed by surge in crimes linked to foreigners

Residents of Filabusi are expressing mounting concern over the alarming rise in criminal activities linked to illegal gold mining in the area, with reports of rape, murder, land degradation, and other forms of social disruption escalating …

Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 16:48hrs | 1095 | by Staff reporter

Chaos at Mazowe mine

The situation at Mazowe Jumbo Mine is complex and marred by corruption, violence, and illegal activities. At the center of the controversy is a man named Knowledge Rutavi, who claims to be a representative of former employees but has been …

Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 17:22hrs | 1235 | by Jumbo resident

Zimbabweans living in fear amid Mozambique's post-election violence

Zimbabweans living along the border with Mozambique are growing increasingly fearful as post-election violence continues to spread across the neighboring country. Protests have erupted following Mozambique's October 9 elections, which saw …

Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 11:18hrs | 778 | by Staff reporter

Mozambique borders reopen as protests subside

Mozambique's border posts were reopened yesterday, and protests in Maputo and other cities have subsided - for now - as the country grapples with ongoing unrest following allegations of election fraud.The protests, which have rocked the ca…

Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:14hrs | 763 | by Staff reporter

Drunk wife kills hubby

People of Muzarabani were saddened by a suspected mentally ill wife who fatally struck her sick husband in a beer dispute.Martha Mushawemhuka (44) of Madoka village in Muzarabani allegedly murdered her husband Jethro Mudhakwa (56) in a dom…

Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 12:34hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Mnangagwa regime told to end State sponsored abductions

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has been urged to end State-sponsored abductions, arbitrary arrests, detentions, and torture of opposition activists and human rights defenders.This call comes as Zimbabweans reflect on the unresol…

Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZANU PF MP sets thugs on Youth coordinator

Dirty politics continue to rock Buhera South as their legislator Ngonidzane Mudekunye is being accused of sending thugs to attack ward 27 youth coordinator on Heroes day.The coordinator Stanley Munhopo who is employed by the Ministry of Yo…

Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 11:46hrs | 781 | by Paul Ndou

Chamisa ally in court

Former CCC Member of Parliament for Binga, Prince Dubeko, appeared in court on charges of inciting violence ahead of the recently concluded SADC Summit. He faced Harare magistrate, Mrs. Marehwanazvo Gofa, and was remanded in custody until …

Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 14:36hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter

Ex-CCC MP arrested for 'inciting violence'

Former Budiriro Member of Parliament Costa Machingauta was arrested in a dramatic operation at his Harare home and has been charged with inciting violence and disorderly conduct. Machingauta, a former MDC-T deputy youth chairman who later …

Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 12:50hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF violence changes Gutu man's life forever

He was an energetic man, running his own life and fending for his family. He loved and embraced the supposed freedom brought by the country's liberators hence multi-partyism was just one of those fruits of independence.Takaendesa Chisese j…

Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 15:40hrs | 1026 | by Staff reporter

British Govt shows the world how to deal with rioters

It's, unfortunately, depressingly familiar. Violence has broken out in the United Kingdom led by loosely organised thugs driven by fake news and hate speech on social media that was made acceptable by legal, if unpleasant political speech,…

Published: 08 Aug 2024 at 07:46hrs | 681 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police in violent crackdown against CCC

Police in Harare engaged in a violent crackdown on Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party activists gathered at leader Jameson Timba's residence on Sunday. The police accused them of holding an illegal meeting, resulting in over 20 peop…

Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 06:57hrs | 36 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF bigwig arrested

ZANU PF central committee member and transport mogul Esau Mupfumi was over the weekend arrested in Mutare following violent clashes involving rank marshals that rocked the city at Old Harare rank in the last few days.Police confirmed the a…

Published: 27 May 2024 at 09:59hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

FRANCESCO MARCONATI FILES: Unveiling the dark trail of violence and plunder at Queens Mine

Francesco Marconati, a self-styled Italian Mafia boss, has become a notorious name associated with Queens Mine, where his malevolent actions have left an indelible mark on the lives of those who have crossed his path.In September 2020, a c…

Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 11:45hrs | 24 | by George Tshuma

'Violence deters youths from politics'

Violence has lowered the percentage of youth voters in the country, a study by a local non-government organisation has revealed.Project Vote 263, in a study titled Youth Participation in Elections, revealed that the youth is not fully part…

Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 10:00hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Violence against women serious breach of human rights

Media Institute for Southern Africa has said violence against women is the most pervasive breach of human rights worldwide which is being worsened by targeting and attacking women including female journalists who are vocal online."As the w…

Published: 26 Nov 2023 at 10:46hrs | 16 | by Stephen Jakes

Violence Is Violence No-matter The Gender

Last week, tragedy struck in Nyameni Suburb, Marondera, when a young girl named Sharon lost her life at the hands of her boyfriend. The news of this horrific incident has spread like wildfire across the Zimbabwean internet, captivating the…

Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 21:42hrs | 18 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo Violence Is Violence No-matter The Gender

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 cases.The report highlights that the mos…

Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 06:14hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter

Names of fans suspected to be behind BF violence

The police have disclosed the identities of 19 individuals who have been apprehended in connection with the public unrest that occurred at Barbourfields Stadium during a league match between the home team, Dynamos, and Highlanders.The matc…

Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 19:24hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa ally not on the list of people arrested over Bosso - Dembare violence

CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) deputy spokesperson and legislator, Gift Ostallos Siziva is not on the list of people arrested in Bulawayo facing charges of inciting violence during the Highlanders versus Dynamos match at Barbourfields…

Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 10:44hrs | 459 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa party spokesperson arrested over Bosso - Dembare violence?

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) deputy spokesperson and legislator, Gift Ostallos Siziba, was arrested in Bulawayo on Wednesday on charges of inciting violence. Siziba has since been released and is scheduled to appear in court on Frid…

Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 06:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF denies post-election attacks on CCC supporters

Obert Mpofu, the Zanu-PF secretary for administration, has stated that the recent attacks on Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporters in various parts of the country were purely criminal acts unrelated to his party.The main oppositio…

Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 20:10hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's CCC claims that its supporters and activists are being attacked

A WAVE of post-election violence has been reported across Zimbabwe as the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) claims that its supporters and activists are being attacked.The violence has been blamed on Zanu-PF supporters who are…

Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 06:20hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

In the face of denialism, candidates must accept the people's voice

In any thriving democracy, a foundational tenet remains undisputed: for the electoral process to truly reflect the will of the people, the outcome â€“ be it victory or defeat â€“ must be accepted with grace and dignity.In recent years, ele…

Published: 22 Aug 2023 at 06:20hrs | 3 | by Innocent Mujeri

19 police recruits arrested for public violence in Harare

POLICE in Zimbabwe have said 19 recruits were arrested for a spate of violence that rocked Harare on Friday evening.In a statement, National Police Spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the 19 will face the full wrath of the…

Published: 19 Aug 2023 at 16:19hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

'Rowdy' CCC crowd accused of causing violence

POLICE have blamed "rowdy" Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporters for the violence that erupted at Nelson Chamisa's campaign rally in Masvingo on Sunday evening.Chamisa started addressing the crowd at Mamutse Ground in Masvingo wel…

Published: 15 Aug 2023 at 06:33hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa either instigates violence behind the scenes or is incapable of stopping it

A FEW days ago, I read an alarming statement in a local newspaper which reported that addressing a rally recently, President Emmerson Mnangagwa ordered the police to hunt down suspected Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists alleged…

Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 06:41hrs | 19 | by Kennedy Kaitano

Chamisa's supporter murdered as violence flares

A CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) activist was yesterday stoned to death by a suspected Zanu-PF member near Tanaka grounds in Glen View, Harare, as political temperatures rise ahead of the August 23 elections.The CCC activist, Tinashe …

Published: 04 Aug 2023 at 06:44hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa slams violence in Shurugwi

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has directed the police to hunt down and bring to book all perpetrators linked to the reported incident of suspected political violence in Shurugwi, Midlands Province, and urged Zimbabweans to continue upholding the val…

Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 06:27hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to hold elections under alarming human violations, claims Amnesty International

ZIMBABWE's July 2023 general election will be held under a five-year systematic, brutal crackdown on human rights, restrictions on political opposition gatherings, violent suppression of protests and criminalization of state critics, Amnes…

Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 06:36hrs | 4 | 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 August elections.In its fortnightly rep…

Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 16:10hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF violence victims speak out

Victims of political violence in Midlands yesterday shared harrowing tales of political violence at the hands of Zanu-PF activists.Zanu-PF activists went on the rampage in Kwekwe's Tigereef area and assaulted Citizens Coalition for Change …

Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 08:11hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Peace commission knows nothing about attacks on Chamisa's supporters

CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) has blasted National Peace and Reconciliation Commissioners (NPRC), whom it has accused of turning a blind eye to violence meted on its supporters by Zanu-PF.The Commissioners were described as clueless …

Published: 13 Jul 2023 at 06:57hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter

CCC activists further remanded over politically-motivated violence

MVUMA magistrate Constance Mtandwa last Friday further remanded to July 27 for confirmation of trial date, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Chirumanzu South candidate Patrick Cheza and five other party activists accused of politically-m…

Published: 11 Jul 2023 at 07:39hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Catholic bishops want Zimbabweans to reject violent candidates

THE Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC), one of the fierce critics of government maladministration during the late former President Robert Mugabe's era, has urged the electorate to vote out merchants of violence in the August 23 ge…

Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 07:42hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF and its history of violence

ZIMBABWE'S ruling party subjugates the country's people so as to rule illegitimately and loot resources with impunity.This looting by individuals in Zanu-PF results in "unequal power and unequal life chances" between the beneficiaries and …

Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 07:06hrs | 3 | by Thandekile Moyo

Violent political candidates don't deserve votes, says Chief Mathema

Aspiring candidates for the upcoming harmonised elections who incite violence do not deserve to be voted into any office, Chief Khulumani Mathema of Gwanda has said.The outspoken traditional leader was addressing a meeting, Saturday, at Si…

Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 16:08hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Turn social media into tools for peace not violence

Technology has always had a big influence on international politics with Franklin D. Rooseveltâ€™s adoption of the radio and John F. Kennedy making the use of television to bridge the communication gaps between politicians and the public t…

Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 19:33hrs | 14 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Post nomination report exposes Zanu-PF violence during process

AN observation report has exposed Zanu-PF intra-party violence that occurred during the nomination court processes after some disgruntled members in Mashonaland West tried to submit their selection papers as independent candidates.The Elec…

Published: 29 Jun 2023 at 06:27hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's activists detained over violence

Gweru provincial  magistrate Miriam Banda  yesterday remanded in custody Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Chirumanzu South candidate Patrick Cheza and four other party activists on charges of politically motivated violence.The…

Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:39hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

History of organised violence, torture in Zimbabwe (1972-2020)

ON Wednesday May 24, 2023, I joined a panel of human rights defenders to reflect on the problem of organised violence and torture in Zimbabwe.This was during the launch of the report A Short History of Organised Violence and Torture in Zim…

Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 06:46hrs | 4 | by Dzikamai Bere

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 heads towards the August general election.…

Published: 28 May 2023 at 17:59hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

'CCC members led by Sikhala initiated violence in Zengeza'

ZENGEZA West legislator Job Sikhala yesterday appeared before Harare magistrate Yeukai Dzuda together with Zengeza West councillor Lovemore Maiko facing a charge of disorderly conduct.The pair denied the charge during trial.A police office…

Published: 24 May 2023 at 06:04hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

ZEC declares zero tolerance to violence

AHEAD of this year elections, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has declared zero tolerance to violence and will engage all stakeholders to ensure free and fair elections whose outcome is acceptable to all.Already ZEC has begun a mas…

Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 05:20hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

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