September 20
Zimbabwe: Women's Rights Under Threat in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean women are facing a serious setback in their quest for gender equality and empowerment, as the country's leadership fails to uphold the constitutional provisions that… Read more »
August 20
Zimbabwe: The Role of Domestic Observers in Elections
As Zimbabwe prepares to hold harmonised elections next week on 23 August 2023, it is essential to highlight the role domestic observers play in emboldening democracy and electoral… Read more »
July 05
Zimbabwe: UZ Students Warns State Over Continued Detention Without Trial
The four University of Zimbabwe students accused of defacing church, court, and Parliament buildings in central Harare have expressed their intention to file a notice to refuse… Read more »
July 03
Zimbabwe: Watchdog Launches Vote in Peace Campaign
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), a coalition of civil society organisations that promotes democratic elections, launched the Vote In Peace campaign on Saturday in… Read more »
June 14
Zimbabwe: Job Sikhala Reflects On One Year in Remand Detention
Incarcerated Zengeza West legislator, Job Sikhala has penned a heartfelt letter from Chikurubi Maximum Prison reflecting on his one year of pre-trial detention on allegations of… Read more »
May 18
Zimbabwe: Addressing Gender Inequalities - a Vital Step for Political Parties in Zimbabwe Ahead of the 2023 Elections
As Zimbabwe gears up for the 2023 elections, it is crucial for political parties to recognize and confront the pressing issue of gender inequalities within their structures. Read more »
May 09
Zimbabwe: Warrant of Arrest for Former ZANU-PF Activist Musengezi
Former ZANU PF activist who is challenging party leader and President Emerson Mnangagwa's legality, Sybeth Musengezi has been slapped with a warrant of arrest after absconding his… Read more »
March 20
Zimbabwe: NPA Resuscitates Prosecution of Mahiya
THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has resuscitated the prosecution of Rashid Mahiya, a pro-democracy campaigner and civil society leader, for allegedly plotting to overthrow… Read more »
February 02
Zimbabwe: Mliswa Pokes Holes On Private Voluntary Organisation Bill
Independent Norton legislator Temba Mliswa has poked holes on the Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) Amendment Bill questioning the use of the proposed law when there are others… Read more »
January 30
Zimbabwe: Opposition Party in an Attempt to Stop 2023 Elections
The People's Unity Party (PUP0 says it will stop at nothing to ensure that the 2023 elections are not held as the opposition party alleges that the ruling party is planning to rig… Read more »
January 23
Zimbabwe: Former MP Zivhu Accuses Zanu-PF of Rigging Polls
Former Chivi South legislator Killer Zivhu has accused the ruling Zanu PF of rigging elections while urging Citizens Coalition for Change leader Nelson Chamisa to be brave and… Read more »
January 17
Zimbabwe: SADC Lawyers Condemn Police Brutality On Colleague
The lawyer was left with a broken hand after the assault while attending to Citizens Coalition for Change activists and the party's organising secretary, Amos Chibaya. Read more »
October 25, 2022
Zimbabwe: Govt Political Reforms A Consolidation of Authoritarian Rule - Report
In a report titled Civic Society Contestation Ahead of 2023, the Institute said the reforms have been introduced through amendments of the Constitution to narrow participation of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Political Environment Not Conducive For Free And Fair Elections - Pressure Group
The ERC statement comes on the back of incidences of intimidation and violence in the just ended by-elections held in Insiza and Matobo. Read more »
October 06, 2022
Zimbabwe: Govt Moves To Scrap 'Proof Of Residence' For Voter Registration
In the Bill, presented by Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, prospective voters will only be required to produce a valid passport or national… Read more »
September 09, 2022
Zimbabwe: Madhuku Must Apologise, Says Biti
Recently, Madhuku torched a storm when he suggested that there ought to have been dialogue between CCC leadership and the National Prosecuting Authority after CCC legislators Job… Read more »
July 14, 2022
Zimbabwe: CSOs Raise Alarm Over 'Persecution' of Activists
Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has expressed concern over what it says is the persecution of human rights defenders and criminalisation of civil society work following the… Read more »
June 30, 2022
Zimbabwe: Police Arrest Four NGO Members
In a statement, IYWD said they were disturbed by the arrests as the meeting does not fall under the Maintenance of Peace and Order (MOPA) section 7(5) Read more »
June 14, 2022
Zimbabwe: Police Records Statement From Journalist Allegedly Threatened By MInister Kazembe
On 7 June 2022 Sithole filed a report with the police following alleged threats and harassment by Isheanesu Dzimbiti (aka Chief Saunyama), over a story he wrote on alleged… Read more »
June 19, 2022
Zimbabwe: A Glimpse Into the Lives of 'Individuals' With DIsabilities
To understand who they are, and how they want, and need to be supported, we visited several households around the country and encountered some of the most happy-go-lucky, full of… Read more »
June 15, 2022
Zimbabwe: UNICEF Applauds Govt For Prohibiting Marriage of Minors
This comes after the President of Zimbabwe recently signed into law the Marriages Act that prohibits the marriage of minors under the age of 18. Read more »
June 14, 2022
Zimbabwe: Nakamba Pledges To Protect The Girl Child
Speaking ahead of the Day of the African Child which is commemorated on the 16th of June, Nakamba spoke against child marriages saying girls should be empowered to realise their… Read more »
June 02, 2022
Zimbabwe: ConCourt Judgement On Age Of Consent Not Enough, Says Biti
In a ruling handed down by the country's highest court last week, the unconstitutional provisions in the Criminal Law that set the age of consent for sex at 16 was struck off,… Read more »
May 19, 2022
Zimbabwe: Parliament Speaker Calls For 1980s Massacre Closure Before 2023 Elections
Mudenda made the remarks to the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) Commissioners during their induction on the role and functions of Parliament. He took them to… Read more »
May 09, 2022
Zimbabwe: 'We Are Watching You' - Police Warn As Shutdown Is Foiled
Pressure groups led by Team Pachedu and some opposition members had called for a stay away in protest against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's regime, which has presided over serious… Read more »
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