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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




