Zimbabwe: Rights Group Warns of Intimidation At Constitution Hearings Despite High Turnout

Human rights watchdog , the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has raised concerns over intimidation and restricted participation during public hearings on proposed… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Taxi Driver Arrested After Six Undocumented Children Found At Border

South African authorities have arrested a taxi driver after six children were discovered hidden inside his vehicle at the Beitbridge Border Post. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Botha Mine's Appeal Bid Questioned As Court-Ordered Inspection Goes Ahead

A legal dispute involving Botha Mine has intensified after the company filed a last-minute notice of appeal while authorities moved ahead with a court-ordered site inspection to… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Opposition Withdraws From Constitutional Hearings After Violence

Opposition leaders in Zimbabwe say they are disengaging from the ongoing public hearings on Constitutional Amendment No. 3, describing the process as "choreographed" and not… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Violence Erupts At Harare Hearings On Constitutional Amendment Bill

Public hearings on the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 in Harare were disrupted by violence with opposition figures alleging they were prevented from participating in… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Highfields Man Remanded Over Alleged Murder and Robbery

A 29-year-old man from Highfields has been remanded in custody after appearing before the Harare Magistrates Court on allegations of murder and robbery. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Police Foil Human Trafficking Ring Linked to Russia War Effort

Four men appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court over the weekend on charges of trafficking Zimbabweans to Russia, where the victims were reportedly coerced into participating in… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Sex Worker Group Demands Legal Reform, End to Police Harassment

A sex worker-led advocacy group has called for urgent legal reforms and an immediate end to what it describes as widespread police harassment and unlawful arrests of adult workers… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Former Minister's Son Faces Court Challenge Over Infant Care

A legal battle over the custody of a 14-month-old child is unfolding at the High Court of Zimbabwe, after a Harare woman challenged a divorce ruling that granted shared custody… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Woman Accused of Trafficking Victim Into Rape Ordeal

A 37-year-old Zimbabwean woman based in Namibia appeared in court after allegedly orchestrating a human trafficking scheme under the guise of a job opportunity which led to the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Tight Security Alert for Easter and Independence - Police

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says it is tightening security measures across the country ahead of the Easter holidays and the country's 46th lndependence Day with more… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Sikhala Takes Aim At Constitutional Amendment Bill 3

Former Zengeza West legislator and opposition leader Job Sikhala has called for the rejection of proposed constitutional amendments reportedly aimed at extending President Emmerson… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Fifteen Zimbabweans Die in Foreign Wars As Govt Warns of Trafficking Scam

The government has confirmed the deaths of fifteen nationals who were allegedly lured into foreign conflict zones under false promises of employment in what officials describe as a… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Passion Java's Sister Convicted in Bogus Land Deals

PASSION Java's sister Mavis Madzivanzira has been convicted of NINE counts of fraud involving US$120,000. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF MP Arrested Over Alleged Misuse of Constituency Funds

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Joel Sithole on allegations of abusing public office after he allegedly misappropriated more than ZWG 1.2 million from a… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Machakaire Takes Mahere Head On

Youth Minister Tinoda Machakaire is reportedly giving opposition spokesperson Fadzai Mahere sleepless nights as their courtroom feud rumbles on, with a High Court hearing postponed… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Elderly Harare Woman Faces U.S.$4m Money-Laundering Charges

A 76-year-old Harare woman appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court after she reportedly transferred US$4 085 000 outside Zimbabwe without authorisation from the Reserve Bank of… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Biti Released On Bail After Arrest Over Mutare Meeting

Constitutional lawyer Tendai Biti who is also convener of the Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF) a civil society group opposing constitutional changes to gether with Morgan Ncube… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Ex-Wife Challenges Chivayo's Court Bid Seeking Access to Children

Businessman Wicknell Chivayo's ex-wife, Sonja Madzikanda, has responded to his urgent child access application currently before the High Court, labeling it a personal agenda… Read more »

Zimbabwe: 'TikTok Drug Culture' Sparks Outrage As MP Warns of Youth Crisis

Zvimba South legislator Taurai Dexter Malinganiso has raised alarm over the growing influence of social media personalities and musicians in promoting drug and substance abuse,… Read more »

Zimbabwe: High Court Grants Stay of Proceedings in Magaya Rape Trial

The High Court has halted PHD leader Walter Magaya's criminal trial, pending a review of a magistrate's earlier ruling. Read more »

Zimbabwe: State Seeks Court Order to Compel Walter Magaya to Enter Plea

The State has applied to the Harare Regional Magistrates' Court seeking an order to compel prominent cleric Walter Magaya to enter a plea in a criminal case he is facing. Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Lawyers Condemn Assault On Prof. Madhuku

The SADC Lawyers' Association has condemned the reported assault on constitutional law expert Professor Lovemore Madhuku calling for a prompt and impartial investigation into the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Police Launch Nationwide Crackdown On Plateless Cars

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has launched a nationwide operation targeting vehicles travelling without registration number plates and those illegally fitted with sirens and blue… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Magaya Wants Con Court Hearing, Claims Prosecution Violating His Rights

PROPHETIC Healing and Deliverance leader Walter Magaya has accused prosecutors of trampling on his rights and employing guerilla tactics by trying to force the start of his trial… Read more »