News in depth: ‘It won’t pass constitutional test’: Zanu PF’s chilling law gets thumbs down
The bill that will now be debated by the Senate before it is sent to Mnangagwa for his signature seeks to introduce so-called patriotism provisions.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Jun. 4, 2023
Shock as Parly passes ‘Patriot Bill’
Many described it as one of the most undemocratic and repressive laws to be passed against the country’s citizens.
By Bridget Wadzanai Mavhimira and Silas Nkala
Jun. 2, 2023
Letters: Withdraw Criminal Code immediately
ZLHR notes that some of the penalties are manifestly unconstitutional.
By Amh Voices
Jun. 2, 2023
Who decides the Africa we want?
The intersection of marginalisation and discrimination made certain groups of women more susceptible to GBV and COVID-19 pandemics.
By Nicolle Shana
Jun. 2, 2023
Reflecting on organised violence, torture in Zim
It shows that nothing has changed since the so-called Second Republic. It also shows the power of violence in making the people powerless.
By Dzikamai Bere
Jun. 2, 2023
LETTERS: ED, govt must carefully consider decision to release child sexual offenders from prison
The Clemency Order gave amnesty to different categories of prisoners throughout Zimbabwe.
By Amh Voices
Jun. 1, 2023
History of organised violence, torture in Zimbabwe (1972-2020)
The report exposes one of the worst evils of humankind going back to the pre-colonial era.
By Dzikamai Bere
Jun. 1, 2023
Outrage over sex offenders’ pardoning
On May 12, President Emmerson Mnangagwa gazetted Clemency Order No 1 of 2023 which saw the release of hundreds of offenders serving various jail terms.
By Silas Nkala
May. 31, 2023
Sikhala demo students: Lawyers cry foul
They made their initial appearance in court on May 19 and more than 10 days later, no determination on bail has been made as the State keeps shifting goalposts.
By Staff Reporter
May. 31, 2023