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Kagona: Will he "rise" again

These three attended Rise’s funeral in Scotland which was conducted by Farai Elton Mjanana.

By Fred Zindi Oct. 27, 2024

Man dies in butchery inferno

Mahoko said on the fateful day Darlington Mufundisi (28), who works at a neighbouring shop heard an explosion and some screams.

By Stephen Chadenga Oct. 20, 2024

Zimbabwe leads calls for anti-death penalty

Amnesty International said recorded executions tripled and death sentences increased by 66% from 298 t0 494.

By Lawrence Maphosa Oct. 12, 2024

Zimbabwe leads calls for anti-death penalty

Matabeleland’s undocumented children: Right to identity denied

Birth registration is a legal right in Zimbabwe and the government makes it a requirement for every citizen to possess a birth registration certificate and eventually a national identity card.

By Nqobani Ndlovu Jul. 5, 2024

Matabeleland’s undocumented children: Right to identity denied

Inside the makeshift maternity wards of Harare

Medical experts interviewed for this article say such births are often conducted under unsafe conditions by untrained people, putting both the mother and baby at risk.

By Linda Mujuru May. 2, 2024

Inside the makeshift maternity wards of Harare

Several inconsistencies between PVOs Bill and the Constitution

Veritas has identified several inconsistencies between the Bill and the Constitution.

By Veritas Apr. 13, 2024

Several inconsistencies between PVOs Bill and the Constitution

Drought claims 9 000 cattle

The El Niño weather phenomenon has resulted in erratic rainfall patterns across Zimbabwe leading to widespread crop failure and water shortages.

By Priviledge Gumbodete Apr. 3, 2024

A case for abolishment of death penalty in Zim

Zimbabwe carried out its last execution in 2005, but death sentences have continued to be imposed.

By Mlondolozi Ndlovu Feb. 25, 2024

A case for abolishment of death penalty in Zim

A victory for human rights

Tuesday’s landmark decision comes as a Private Member’s Bill was introduced last year in the National Assembly to abolish the death penalty in Zimbabwe.

By Newsday Feb. 10, 2024