UZ students beat rap over lecturers’ protest push
By Victor Fanuel Harare – The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) has lifted the suspensions of six students who were disciplined for protesting in solidarity with striking lecturers, saying it had “reconsidered its position” but warned against future conduct that could harm the institution’s “reputation and integrity.” The suspended students — Narshon Kohlo, Blessing Mtisi, Nodesha […]
High Court blocks minister’s bid to evict war veterans for Billy Rautenbach
By Naledi Nyoni Harare – The High Court has barred lands minister Anxious Masuka from evicting five war veterans from Springs Farm in Goromonzi to pave way for businessman Billy Rautenbach, a known ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Justice Regis Dembure ruled on Thursday that Masuka’s withdrawal of the veterans’ offer letters was “irrational” and […]
Private hospitals to admit emergency cases under planned law
By Naledi Nyoni Harare – Private hospitals could soon be required to treat all patients with life-threatening emergencies for at least 48 hours regardless of their ability to pay under a proposed new law. The Medical Services Amendment Bill, now before Parliament, aims to align the Medical Services Act with the constitutional right to health, according […]
Mai Jeremaya sparks moral storm with controversial film ‘PaLodge’
By Naledi Nyoni Harare – Socialite Ashley “Mai Jeremaya” Masendeke is at the centre of a moral storm after starring in PaLodge. PaLodge is a film that features a scene that closely mirrors her recent rape allegations and the subsequent acquittal of the two accused. Produced by Naiza Boom Films, PaLodge dropped on YouTube and racked […]
14-year-old Ruwa girl raped after stepmother takes her to bar
By Staff Reporter Harare — A 14-year-old Ruwa girl was raped by a man she met at a bar, where her stepmother had taken her, police confirmed. The Form 2 student was drinking with her stepmother when she encountered Clive Sibanda, 21. Sibanda allegedly proposed love to the minor, a proposal her stepmother reportedly encouraged […]
Harare wetlands under siege as land barons wage lawfare
By Staff Reporter Harare – The City of Harare has raised concern over the growing number of land barons invading protected land, particularly wetlands, and using the legal system to delay or block enforcement efforts. According to city officials, more than 144 sites in the capital have been illegally occupied by land developers, prompting council […]
Mawarire lifts lid on Tagwirei’s billion-dollar ‘loot’
By Staff Reporter Harare – Jealousy Mawarire, former spokesperson for the National Patriotic Front (NPF), has accused business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei of orchestrating systemic corruption through state institutions, including the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) and key government programmes. In a pointed exposé shared on X (formerly Twitter) Mawarire labeled Tagwirei “a well-connected conman,” accusing […]
Zanu PF tops list of human rights violators – ZimRights report
By Staff Reporter Harare – The ruling Zanu PF party has been named the leading perpetrator of human rights violations in Zimbabwe for 2024, according to the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights). In its latest annual report titled “Rising Still: Community Resilience in the Struggle for Human Rights in Zimbabwe,” ZimRights documented 274 incidents of […]
Mum’s rebuke over cooking oil drives 21-year-old man to suicide
By Staff Reporter Bulawayo – A 21-year-old man from Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, has died after ingesting rat poison following an argument with his mother over spilled cooking oil, police confirmed on Tuesday. Thabiso Ndlovu died at Mpilo Central Hospital on July 14, two days after consuming the toxic substance at home. Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector […]
Residents slam prepaid water meter rollout amid worsening water crisis
By Marshall Bwanya Harare — Residents have come out guns blazing over the government’s imposition of pre-paid water meters on them. The multi-million programme is planned to commence in Harare and then spread to other cities and towns like Chitungwiza, Norton and Bulawayo. The residents are worried that the government is prioritising revenue collection of […]