February 16, 2023
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Urged to Take UN's Advice and Turn Down 'Draconian' Bill
Outspoken Norton legislator Temba Mliswa has urged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to disregard parliament's consent and take the United Nations (UN)'s advice not to sign the Private… Read more »
February 13, 2023
Zimbabwe: Opposition Party Refutes Gokwe Violence Allegations
MAIN opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has dismissed allegations levelled against it by Zanu PF over violence that erupted in Gokwe Sunday saying it is an attempt to… Read more »
February 06, 2023
Zimbabwe: Expect Unprecedented Attacks On Human Rights - Warns Opposition Leader Biti
Civil society organisations and opposition politicians have warned of a pending spike in attacks on human rights defenders after the controversial Private Voluntary Organisation… Read more »
February 02, 2023
Zimbabwe: Police Accused of Abusing Sex Workers
LEGISLATORS have tasked the Economic Justice Women's Project (EJWP) to urgently facilitate an engagement meeting with the Commissioner General of the Zimbabwe Republic Police… Read more »
January 30, 2023
Zimbabwe: Police Confirm Arrest of Former Minister's Son Over Horrific Staff Beating
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of Paddy Zhanda (40) for assault after a video of the horrific beating went viral on social media. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Witness Claims Sikhala Declared War As 2020 Obstruction Trial Drags On
One of the key witnesses in a case, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) lawmaker, Job Sikhala is accused of inciting public violence in 2020 Monday nailed the activist claiming… Read more »
January 31, 2023
Zimbabwe: Lack of Media Reforms to Impact 2023 Elections
LACK of media reforms will likely impact the coverage of 2023 elections as most of the recommendations by the European Union (EU) and African Union Observer Mission (AU-EOM) from… Read more »
January 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: Chief Masembura Blasts Rapists At Ambuya Stella Chiweshe's Burial
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January 25, 2023
Zimbabwe: Jailed CCC Activists to Know Fate Friday, Chamisa Says Victory Imminent
BAIL ruling for the incarcerated Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Budiriro activists who were arrested 10 days ago on allegations of holding an illegal meeting will be handed… Read more »
Zimbabwe: CSOs Urges SADC to Facilitate an Independent Judicial Investigation Into eSwatini Lawyer Maseko's Assassination
CIVIC society organisations in Zimbabwe have called for Southern Africa Development Community (SADC)'s intervention in enabling justice for the assassinated Swaziland human rights… Read more »
January 24, 2023
Zimbabwe: The Little-Known, Abusive World of Genital Modification
They do not just have to deal with unscientific, dangerous methods in a forced bid to elongate their labia minora, hundreds of young women are living in an unknown world of… Read more »
January 23, 2023
Zimbabwe: Opposition Politician Chamisa Mourns Assassinated Human Rights Lawyer Maseko
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has described Africa as a breeding ground for murders and violence following the killing of Swaziland human rights lawyer… Read more »
January 22, 2023
Eswatini: Human Rights Lawyer Thulani Maseko Shot Dead
Human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko, the Chairperson of the MultiStakeholder Forum (MSF) has been shot dead. Read more »
January 20, 2023
Zimbabwe: CCC Activists Bail Hearing Kicks-Off, Request for Camera Proceedings Trashed
THE request by Justice for Children lawyers, representing a minor who is among the 25 Citizens Coalition for Change's (CCC) activists accused of unlawful gathering, to have the… Read more »
January 18, 2023
Zimbabwe: U.S. Says Zimbabwe Reluctant to Finalise Kuwait Human Trafficking Cases Five Years Later
THE US Department of State has expressed concern over Zimbabwe's reluctancy to act in the case involving citizens who were exploited in Kuwait five years later. Read more »
Zimbabwe: You Will Be Cursed - Says 74 Year Old Victim of Zanu-PF Assault
MORRIS Seremani (74) one of the Murehwa villagers who were heavily flogged by Zanu PF youths early this month for supporting opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has… Read more »
Zimbabwe: SADC Lawyers Condemn Attack On Local Rights Attorney
SADC Lawyers Association (SADC-LA) has issued a statement against the recent brutal assault of Zimbabwean rights lawyer, Kudzai Kadzere by armed police officers. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Our Meetings Banned, Our Leaders Being Jailed - Says Biti
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) vice president Tendai Biti has blasted the Zanu PF led government for paying lip service to the constitution, democracy and rule of law while… Read more »
January 16, 2023
Zimbabwe: World Trade Unions Body Condemns New Health Law - Urges Govt to Respect Labour Conventions
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has come under scrutiny for its continued disregard of Zimbabwe's international obligations following approval of laws that are in breach… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Media Barred From Covering Activists' Court Appearance
INTERNATIONAL and local media houses were Monday denied entry into a Rotten Row courtroom where 25 Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists were appearing for their initial… Read more »
Zimbabwe: CCC MP Chibaya, 24 Activists to Spend Third Night in Custody
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) lawmaker, Amos Chibaya and 23 other activists accused of gathering with an intent to promote public violence will spend their third night in… Read more »
January 15, 2023
Zimbabwe: Demands for Justice As Lawyer Assaulted During Police Raid On CCC
The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has described an attack on a lawyer by police on Saturday as a "new low" for the country's checkered human rights record. Read more »
January 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: President's Spokesman Defends Controversial Health Services Act
PRESIDENTIAL spokesperson, George Charamba has jumped to defend the new Health Services Ammendment Act which blocks public health workers from striking saying the law was made to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Lobels Fires 400 Employees for Challenging Sexual Harassment
Lobels Biscuits has dismissed more than 400 workers at its Belmont factory in Bulawayo for participating in demonstrations over sexual harassment , nepotism and low wages, among… Read more »
January 11, 2023
Zimbabwe: Amnesty International Blames Authorities for Inciting Violence
Rights watchdog, Amnesty International, has warned Zimbabwean authorities against the issuance of inflammatory statements inciting political violence amid fears of a bloodbath… Read more »