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Topic : Patriot Bill

Criminal Act stifles political debate: Veritas

The so-called Patriot Bill was widely condemned, but sailed through the Zanu PF-dominated Parliament and Senate before Mnangagwa appended his signature.

By Harriet Chikandiwa Jul. 22, 2023

Criminal Act stifles political debate: Veritas

Letters: Govt must seriously reconsider ‘Patriot Act’

Of greater concern is the law's potential to grant authorities excessive powers to curtail human rights.

By Amh Voices Jul. 17, 2023

Letters: Govt must seriously reconsider ‘Patriot Act’

Mnangagwa signs ‘Patriot Bill’ into law

According to rights activists, the new law will muzzle citizens from speaking against the ills happening in the country.

By Garikai Tunhira Jul. 15, 2023

Critics slam Patriot Bill

He said people found guilty faced a similar sentence to those charged with treason.

By Silas Nkala and Sharon Sibindi Jun. 20, 2023

Of patriotism, Mahere and Zanu PF’s duplicity

ED and his regime are not Zimbabwe. We can attack them for all we care, especially if they trample citizens’ rights and choose to run down the country that we all love.

By Luke Tamborinyoka Jun. 13, 2023

Of patriotism, Mahere and Zanu PF’s duplicity

Senate passes ‘Patriot Bill’...Proposed law now awaits Presidential assent

“The Senate has passed the Patriotic Bill. The Bill will be sent for Presidential assent to become a law,” legislative watchdog Open Paly tweeted last night.

By Donald Nyandoro Jun. 8, 2023