Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty
By Staff Reporter Harare – Zimbabwe has officially abolished the death penalty following President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s signing of the Death Penalty Abolition Act into law. The landmark legislation, published in the government gazette, eliminates capital punishment in the country. This historic move comes after a unanimous parliamentary vote earlier in December to scrap the death […]
ARTUZ calls for nationwide protests against retirement age hike
By Takudzwa Changadeya Harare — Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), has announced a nationwide protest on January 14, 2025, to oppose the government’s decision to raise the retirement age for civil servants and uniformed forces. The government recently increased the retirement age for members of the uniformed forces and the public service by […]
Under fire Harare mayor Mafume calls for stakeholders’ input to adress service delivery crisis
By Takudzwa Changadeya Harare – Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has called for collective action and public participation to address deteriorating service delivery, as Central Business District (CBD) property owners threaten legal action over unresolved grievances. Property owners have issued a 14-day ultimatum to Mafume and the City of Harare, demanding immediate attention to concerns such […]
Ncube dismisses claims of CCC support for Mnangagwa’s 2030 bid amid party turmoil.
By Takudzwa Changadeya Bulawayo – Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Welshman Ncube has dismissed rumors that his party’s MPs are backing President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s bid to extend his term to 2030. Social media reports have also suggested that both ruling ZANU PF and opposition MPs are pursuing an extension of their parliamentary terms to […]
Mutasa man takes off 2-year-old daughter’s diaper, rapes her
By Staff Reporter Mutasa – A 23-year-old man from Chief Mutasa’s area has been arrested for allegedly raping his 1-year, 10-month-old daughter. The suspect, who cannot be named to protect the victim’s identity, was caught by the toddler’s mother while dressing up after the incident. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the alleged rape […]
ARTUZ secretary general Chere condemns 2024 economic woes, calls for unity in 2025
By Staff Reporter Harare – Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) Secretary General, Robson Chere, has delivered a poignant Christmas message reflecting on a year of economic turmoil and democratic backsliding, urging citizens to unite for a better 2025. Chere in a statement likened 2024 to Zimbabwe’s economic crisis in 2008, citing inflation, low […]
Mnangagwa retires police chief Godwin Matanga
By Staff Reporter Harare – Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner General Godwin Matanga has been retired as police boss with his deputy Stephen Mutamba promoted to replace him. The retirement takes effect after duty on December 31, 2024, according to Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Martin Rushwaya. Matanga replaced Augustine Chihuri, who fled […]
Suspected ‘witchdoctors’ arrested over attempt to ‘bewitch’ Zambia’s president
By BBC News Lusaka, Zambia – Two men have been arrested in Zambia accused of being “witchdoctors” who had been tasked with trying to bewitch the president. The police said they had arrested Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Leonard Phiri in the capital, Lusaka. “Their purported mission was to use charms to harm” President Hakainde Hichilema, […]
ZCTU declares 2024 a “horrible year” for workers
By Takudzwa Changadeya Harare – The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has described 2024 as a “difficult year for workers,” calling it an “annus horribilis” due to the severe challenges faced by Zimbabwean workers. In a Christmas and New Year message released on December 20, the ZCTU lamented the lack of improvements in workers’ […]
High Court orders overhaul of Mbare flats amid dire living conditions
By Takudzwa Changadeya The High Court has ordered the City of Harare and various government ministries to urgently address the appalling living conditions in Mbare hostels. This ruling follows an application by residents who told the court that the responsible authorities had long forgotten their mandate and should be compelled to do their work. High […]
