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THE Beatitudes are a familiar part of the Bible to many people, those verses in what is referred to as Christ’s ‘Sermon on the Mount’ that begin “Blessed are the…”  
By Tim Middleton Jan. 4, 2026

Hell behind bars: Inside dungeons

Many women had no jerseys and endured the days shivering in thin prison clothes, receiving the red-and-white striped jerseys only when they appeared in court.
By Faith Zaba Dec. 19, 2025

2025 quotable quotes

The Zimbabwe Independent presents the most notable remarks from 2025.
By Julia Ndlela Dec. 19, 2025

Blessed Mhlanga, HStv trial postponed again

Mhlanga and Muteiwa are charged with transmitting messages likely to incite public violence.
By Trevor Mutsvairo Dec. 12, 2025

Lawyers flag inconsistency of State evidence in Mhlanga, HStv case

Mhike pressed Nyazamba to explain how those facts were formulated, but he declined to comment.
By Trevor Mutsvairo Dec. 9, 2025

HStv, Blessed Mhlanga trial resumes

THE trial of Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) senior journalist Blessed Mhlanga and HStv general manager Olga Muteiwa resumed yesterday, with State witness Edmore Nyadzamba
By Trevor Mutsvairo Dec. 9, 2025

Madzibaba Veshanduko bail ruling set for tomorrow

Karembera appeared before magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai on Friday where the ruling was expected to be delivered.
By Trevor Mutsvairo Nov. 2, 2025
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Vicious crackdown on Chiwenga backers

Mnangagwa’s allies are pushing for the extension of the president’s term from 2028 to 2030.
By Trevor Mutsvairo Oct. 26, 2025

Press freedom under siege: Southern Africa media summit red-flags state repression

Blessed Mhlanga dons khakhi, mimicking the prison garb he wore during his detention.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Oct. 24, 2025