April 10
Africa: Rwanda Thanks Africa for Support Post-Genocide
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has expressed gratitude to fellow African nations for extending their support during Rwanda's difficult 1994 genocide which saw the killing of nearly… Read more »
February 12
Zimbabwe: School Readmits Learner After Long Hair Dispute
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February 08
Zimbabwe: 63 Death Row Inmates Likely to Be Resentenced
There are at present at least 63 people on death row nationwide after being sentenced for aggravated murder, and who will be returned to court for re-sentencing to the new maximum… Read more »
February 07
Zimbabwe: Cabinet Backs Removal of Death Penalty
THE Private Member's Bill to abolish the death penalty in Zimbabwe yesterday received Cabinet backing, basically assuring that it will be passed by Parliament, with life… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: Moves to Abolishing Death Penalty Stir Debate
TO hang or not to hang convicted murderers has generated ardent debate in Zimbabwe. Read more »
June 12, 2023
Zimbabwe: Relief for Workers, Labour Bill Sails Through
Parliament has passed the Labour Amendment Bill which seeks to remove the clause allowing termination of job contracts on notice, grants employed women three months paid maternity… Read more »
March 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: First Lady Takes Male Engagement to Churches
LINET Mhusi lies helplessly in her hospital bed with a black eye and bandaged swollen head. Read more »
February 03, 2023
Zimbabwe: Rape Sentences Need Full Review Urgently
If anything adds to the heat in Parliament to legislate for a very high minimum mandatory sentence for rapists, and 20 years has been suggested, the decision by a regional… Read more »
January 24, 2023
Zimbabwe: Police Sets Record Straight On Injured Harare Lawyer
Police yesterday said Harare lawyer Kudzayi Kadzere sustained injuries on his right hand when he jumped off a police truck in a bid to evade arrest after he had been nabbed for… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Zimbabwe: Man Granted Protection Order Against Violent Ex-Girlfriend
A Harare man has been granted a protection order against his ex-lover who allegedly turned violent since the day he decided to terminate their love affair. Read more »
December 29, 2022
Zimbabwe: High-Level Support for 15-Year Minimum Rape Sentences
There is strong support for the proposed minimum mandatory 15-year jail term for all rapists, with many saying it will deter the criminals and reverse the rising number of sexual… Read more »
June 30, 2022
Zimbabwe: Justice for Children Commends Zimbabwe's Fight to Uphold Child Rights
Justice for Children (JCT) has commended Zimbabwe's efforts to protect the rights of children, particularly through the Constitution. Read more »
June 23, 2022
Zimbabwe: Opposition MPs Have Propensity to Commit Offences - Magistrate
ZENGEZA West legislator Job Sikhala and Chitungwiza North Member of Parliament Godfrey Sithole have a propensity to commit similar offences once freed on bail, deputy Chief… Read more »
June 21, 2022
Zimbabwe: Violent Political Stunts Will Not Win Votes
Zimbabwe is a functioning multi-party democracy and people are allowed to express their political opinions and to disagree with the Government and each other very firmly, since… Read more »
June 15, 2022
Zimbabwe: Crimes of Passion Involving Women Up
Another 44-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her boyfriend in Bulawayo following a misunderstanding as the Zimbabwe Republic Police expresses concern over murder cases… Read more »
June 14, 2022
Zimbabwe: Beer Brawl Triggered Moreblessing's Disappearance - Witnesses
The disappearance of a Chitungwiza woman three weeks ago, Moreblessing Ali, who was eventually found dead in the Nyatsime area last weekend, was triggered by a beerhall brawl… Read more »
June 13, 2022
Zimbabwe: 10 in Court for Illegal Demonstration
TEN people, part of a group arrested for illegally gathering under the guise of a prayer session, on Saturday appeared in court charged with disorderly conduct. Read more »
June 01, 2022
Africa: Action Key in Eliminating Child Labour in Africa
From May 15 to 20 this year, the South African government in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Alliance 8.7 hosted the 5th Global Conference on… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Western Sanctions Policy Mindless - Russian Official
THE chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Ms Valentina Ivanovna Matvienko, who arrives in the country today for a three-day… Read more »
May 27, 2022
Zimbabwe: Woman Hunted Over Rape of Seven Juveniles
A manhunt has been launched for a woman known as Ivy Nyashano, to answer to allegations of unlawful detention and rape of seven juveniles. Read more »
May 16, 2022
Rwanda: Zim Backs Hunt for Genocide Fugitives
Zimbabwe is fully backing United Nations' hunt for fugitives wanted for trial for the 1994 Rwanda genocide and is co-operating bilaterally with the country in processing its… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 7 Feared Dead in Mine Collapse
SEVEN miners from Bucks Mine in Colleen Bawn are feared dead after hoisting ropes to a skip bringing them up the shaft from underground snapped, plunging them back on a free-fall… Read more »
May 11, 2022
Zimbabwe: People With Disabilities Deserve Equal Rights in Vaccination
Noel Dangarembwa, Brenda Mudzimu, Shamiso Kabayahwaro and Senzeni Mutevedzi Read more »
May 09, 2022
Zimbabwe: Brother Kills Brother Over Alleged Child Abuse
Police in Silobela have launched a manhunt for a 37-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his twin brother whom he accused of abusing his child. Read more »
April 28, 2022
Zimbabwe: Private Voluntary Organisation Amendment Bill to Curb Terrorism - Govt
THE Private Voluntary Organisation Amendment Bill is meant to curb financial terrorism and money laundering by some non-profit organisations that an inter-governmental… Read more »