Zimbabwe: Budiriro Woman Jailed for Fatal Crash Without Licence

A 38-year-old woman from Harare has been sentenced to nine months in prison after being convicted of culpable homicide for causing a fatal road accident while driving without a… Read more »

Malawi: Observers Hail Malawi's Peaceful Polls but Urge Reforms

Regional election observers have praised Malawi's general elections as peaceful and largely transparent while calling for reforms to strengthen inclusivity, accessibility and… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Chinese Nationals in Cocaine Case Face Deportation

The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) has pledged to pursue tougher sentences in drug-related cases following a public backlash over the sentencing of nine Chinese… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Harare Gynecologist Chirume Accused of Negligence, Extortion and Patient Abuse

A growing barrage of accusations has emerged against Harare-based gynaecologist Dr. Chirume, alleging negligence, extortion, and mistreatment of patients under his care. Multiple… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Kadoma Man Pushes Parliament for Mandatory DNA Tests in Child Support Cases

A Kadoma man has petitioned Parliament to amend the Maintenance Act, calling for mandatory DNA testing before men are compelled to pay child support. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Rights Report Exposes Alarming Pattern of State-Linked Abuses

The country's fragile human rights record has come under renewed scrutiny after the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) reported more than 3,000 victims of violations across the country… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Rallies Munhumutapa Day Warns Against Drugs and Division

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged youth to draw inspiration from the legacy of the Munhumutapa Empire calling on them to embrace discipline, innovation and patriotism while… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Nine Chinese Nationals Fined After Cocaine Bust

Nine Chinese nationals, who recently grabbed headlines after being arrested at a Newlands party with cocaine, were yesterday fined US$150 each with the option of a six-month prison… Read more »

Zimbabwe: 'Not in Our Village' - Shamva Chiefs Take a Stand Against Child Marriage

Some girls wore proper football boots. Others played in sneakers. A few ran barefoot across the dusty pitch of Madziwa Teachers' College in Shamva. But on that day, it didn't… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mining Communities Face Grave Human Rights Crisis, Warns Coalition

The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has raised alarm over what it described as 'grave human rights violations' in mining communities across the country. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Toxic Deaths Expose Harare Council Negligence

Zimbabwe's Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has accused Harare City Council of gross negligence after two workers died from toxic gas inhalation at a sewage treatment plant, warning… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Deadline Set for Unregistered Schools

Government has warned that unregistered schools mushrooming across the country will be shut down by January next year if they fail to regularise their operations. Read more »

Zimbabwe: MPs Slam Borehole Contractor Over 'Shoddy Jobs' and Wasted Millions

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Agriculture has launched a scathing attack on Prevail International a company linked to one of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's top advisors… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Bomb Attack On Job Sikhala's Home Condemned As 'Barbaric'

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has strongly condemned a reported bomb attack on the home of opposition politician Job Sikhala describing it as a "barbaric act of… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Southlea Park Woman Nabbed With 44kg of Dagga

A 39-year-old woman appeared at the Mbare Magistrates' Court after being found in possession of 44 kg of marijuana in Southlea Park, Harare. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Govt Pledges Tech-Driven Traffic System Amid Drunk Driving Concerns

Government says it is moving towards a technology-based traffic management system to curb road carnage amid growing calls in Parliament for police to be equipped with breathalysers… Read more »

Zimbabwe: No Law, No Fines As Justice Minister Dismisses Tinting Crackdown

Parliament was thrown into debate on Wednesday after confusion spread over whether tinting car windows is now a criminal offence following an announcement on Tuesday by a senior… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Presidential Hopeful Fights Alleged Land Grab in Harare

Independent presidential candidate in the 2018 elections Bryn Taurai Mteki appeared at the Mbare Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, where he testified as a witness in a case against… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Court Remands Chinese Nationals Caught With Cocaine

Ten Chinese nationals appeared in Harare Magistrates Court on charges of unlawful possession of dangerous drugs after they were arrested at a party in Newlands, Harare, where they… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Chillmaster Banned From Driving After Sentence Review

Zimdancehall musician Kudakwashe Gift Hombarume, popularly known as Chillmaster has been banned from driving for nine months following a review of his initial sentence. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Top Zimbabwe Executive in Court Over Montclair Hotel Fraud Allegations

Prominent businessman and corporate strategist Never Mhlanga has been arrested and is expected to appear in court today facing fraud charges linked to the $5 million sale of… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Ex-Zanu-PF Youth Leader in Court Over U.S.$1,5m Land Grab

Former Zanu PF youth leader Jimu Kunaka and his accomplice will spend the night in Harare Remand Prison after a magistrate postponed their bail application until tomorrow. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Harare Targets U.S.$500,000 in Fundraiser to Tackle Drug Abuse Crisis

The government has launched a major fundraising drive in Harare Metropolitan Province aiming to raise US$500,000 to combat the escalating drug and substance abuse crisis. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Harare Businessman Remanded Over U.S.$200k Fraud Case

A Harare businessman, Never Mhlanga, who also serves as chairman of the Zimbabwe Insurance Brokers, has been remanded in custody on allegations of fraud amounting to US$208,500. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Can't Afford to Delay Whistleblower Legislation

Zimbabwe's Auditor-General has spoken again. The 2024 report on State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and parastatals reveals the rot within public entities, including unsupported… Read more »