November 01, 2023
Zimbabwe: Human Rights Lawyer Douglas Coltart in Solo Protest Against Abductions of Opposition Members
HUMAN rights lawyer Douglas Coltart, Wednesday staged a solitary protest against the alleged abductions of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) members by suspected state agents. Read more »
October 10, 2023
Zimbabwe: Human Rights Lawyer Mtetwa Stages Solo Demo Over Recall of CCC MPs
Top human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa has staged a solo demonstration against the recall of 15 Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) by "interim secretary general" Sengezo… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Has Ramped Up Efforts to Suppress Human Rights - Amnesty International
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's first tenure has been characterised by a clampdown on human rights, a failure by the second dispensation to break out from the oppressive rule of… Read more »
September 22, 2023
Zimbabwe: U.S. Government Raises Concern Over Attacks on Opposition Supporters
THE United States of America (USA) government through its embassy in Harare has raised concerns over reports of continued politically motivated violence and intimidation of… Read more »
September 11, 2023
Zimbabwe: Another Opposition Activist Dragged to Traditional Court Over Election Campaigns
Another Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) activist in Chimanimani district in Manicaland province has been summoned to Chief Timothy Muusha's traditional court to answer charges… Read more »
August 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: Relief As CCC MP Is Released, Pledges to Push for Rehabilitation of Prisons After Clocking 12 Days Behind Bars
AN air of jubilation and relief engulfed Harare Central remand prison as the Citizens Coalition for Change members were finally released on bail Saturday. Read more »
August 24, 2023
Zimbabwe: 39 Arrested After Police Raid Hotel, Civic Society Offices - Human Rights Lawyers Say Group Held Incommunicado
A total of 39 civic society organisations' staff members were arrested yesterday evening after the police conducted raids at their stations in Harare. Read more »
August 21, 2023
Zimbabwe: Election Commission Declines Several Observer Applications
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has been accused of breaching the law after turning down local observer applications of pro-democracy campaigners ahead of Wednesday's… Read more »
August 13, 2023
Zimbabwe: Feature - Meet Florence Mudzingwa the Disability Champion Transforming Lives
IN a country where able-bodied youngsters with every opportunity to make a difference are increasingly giving up hope and resorting to illicit addictions like drug abuse, Florence… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Zimbabwe: African Rights Commission Flags Violence Against Women Ahead of 2023 Harmonised Elections
THE African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR) has raised concern over reports of alleged rising political tension and cases resulting in physical and cyber-attacks… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Has Neither Acknowledged Nor Apologised For August 1 Shootings - Rights Group
The National Transitional Justice Working Group Zimbabwe (NTJWG) has demanded President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his administration respect the constitution and safeguard human… Read more »
July 30, 2023
Zimbabwe: Human Rights Key Element for Sustainable Development, Says UN Official in Zimbabwe
THE rights and choices of a human being must be respected to achieve a sustainable, equitable and inclusive world, the United Nations (UN) resident coordinator in Zimbabwe, Edward… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Zimbabwe: Country to Hold Elections Under Alarming Human Violations - 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… Read more »
July 23, 2023
Zimbabwe: 'We Will Shame You', Mnangagwa Tells Foreign Observer Missions
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has warned foreign observer missions that have been accredited to observe the August 23, 2023 harmonised elections to stick to their mandate. Read more »
July 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: Tapiwa Makore - Amnesty International Condemns Murderers' Death Sentence - Says It Violates Right to Life
Amnesty International has condemned the High Court's sentencing of seven-year-old Tapiwa Makore's murderers to death urging commuting of the judgement to prison terms. Read more »
July 12, 2023
Zimbabwe: Opposition Files Criminal Case Against Former Deputy Minister Mutodi Over Rally Gunfire
A Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) member has filed a case against Zanu PF's Bikita South aspiring legislator Energy Mutodi who opened fire on opposition supporters at a rally… Read more »
July 09, 2023
Zimbabwe: 'I Will Be Back Soon,' Says Human Rights Lawyer Shava After Attack - Files Police Report
Top Zimbabwe human rights lawyer, Obey Shava, who was allegedly attacked, by four unidentified men who left him severely injured last week, says he is expecting to be back at work… Read more »
July 07, 2023
Zimbabwe: Human Rights Watchdogs Condemn Brutal Attack On Top Lawyer
Lawyers across the continent have condemned the brutal attack on top Zimbabwean human rights lawyer Obey Shava by unidentified assailants on Wednesday. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Zimbabwe: Human Rights Lawyer Attacked By Thugs, Left for Dead
TOP human rights lawyer Obey Shava was attacked and left for the dead by unknown assailants Wednesday evening. Read more »
July 05, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Unleashes Violence On Ex-Mines Minister Chidhakwa's Supporters in Zvimba South
A tense political environment has engulfed Zvimba South constituency, where former Mines Minister Walter Chidhakwa's supporters have come under siege from alleged ruling party… Read more »
July 04, 2023
Zimbabwe: State-Run Media Was Ordered to Shut Out Winky D - Staffers Claim
SENIOR staffers at state-run ZBC, Zimpapers and its radio station Staf FM have confirmed an unwritten order for them to shut out dancehall artiste Winky D. Read more »
July 02, 2023
Zimbabwe: Children Forced to Pan for Gold Amid Economic Turmoil
Remember Mbewe (17) wakes up in the morning, as the sun blushes, scantily dressed takes up his broom as he prepares for an all-day toil. Read more »
June 29, 2023
Zimbabwe: 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… Read more »
June 28, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Forgetting Kasukuwere's Injustice - Says Opposition Leader Valerio
ZIMBABWEANS are choosing to turn a blind eye on presidential candidate Saviour Kasukuwere's dirty past, United Zimbabwe Alliance (UZA) President Elisabeth Valerio has said. Read more »
Zimbabwe: NGO Demands That Authorities Respect Women's Right to Participate in Elections
WOMEN and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) Zimbabwe has urged government to respect women's right to actively participate in elections by creating an enabling environment Read more »