ZHRC Reports on Politically Partisan Distribution of State Aid During Elections

By Veritas The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has released a series of reports about politically partisan distribution of food and other State aid before and after polling in the 30th July election.  The ZHRC received numerous complaints over the manner in which food aid and agricultural inputs from the State were being distributed, and…

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Youths compel government and other stakeholders to address their concerns

By Byron Mutingwende   The youths have come up with issues of high priority code named Key Asks that they want the government and other stakeholders to address as a matter of urgency.   This emerged at a breakfast meeting organised by the Youth Empowerment and Transformation Trust (YETT) that held in Harare on 15…

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Joel Gabbuza charged for insulting Mnangagwa

Joel Gabbuza, an opposition legislator has been charged with undermining authority of or insulting President Emmerson Mnangagwa after he allegedly accused the ZANU PF party leader of being devoid of solutions to fix Zimbabwe’s economic crisis. Hon. Joel Gabbuza, the MDC-Alliance party legislator for Binga South constituency appeared in court on Monday 12 November 2018…

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Biti challenges “unsuitable” prosecutor as trial commences

By ZLHR Information The trial of opposition political party leader Tendai Biti on charges of contravening the Electoral Act commenced on Monday 12 November 2018 with the human rights lawyer challenging the involvement of Michael Reza as the lead prosecutor. As trial commenced before Harare Magistrate Gloria Takundwa, Biti filed an application objecting to the…

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Home Affairs Minister Cain Mathema offside: ZCTU

The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) says it is disturbed by comments attributed to Home Affairs Minister Cain Mathema that any future anti-government demonstrations would be crashed. The minster is quoted in the government controlled The Herald newspaper of 7 November saying that Government has put in place security measures to deal with malcontents…

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Investing in adolescents and young people critical for development

By Byron Mutingwende   Investing in adolescents and young people is a critical ingredient for attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a youth meeting held in Harare has revealed. The Youth Advocates Zimbabwe, National Aids Council and Ministry of Health and Child Care hosted the National High-Level Meeting to share best practices, innovations and skills…

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Respect women and girls’ SRH rights: Sekuru Banda

By Byron Mutingwende   Still basking in the glory of winning the coveted “Most Popular Religious Leader Award” by the Achievers Forum Zimbabwe, Sekuru Banda said society should respect and uphold women and girls sexual and reproductive health rights.   According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Zimbabwe, teenage pregnancy is one of the…

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We have not lost case against BAZ: Econet Media

Econet Media sets the record straight Kwesé parent company Econet Media (Mauritius) says reports that it has lost a court case against the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) are malicious, misinformed and misplaced.   Responding to reports in the Herald newspaper that the Supreme Court had ruled that “Econet Media (Mauritius) cannot distribute Kwese TV…

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Admission of being captured by Acting Prosecutor General shocking: MDC

By Jacob Mafume (MDC Spokesperson) The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) is shocked by the admission by the acting Prosecutor General Mr. Kumbirai Hodzi that he is captured by the Executive. Responding to a question on why he has not prosecuted 27 high profile cases in his locker, he clearly remarked that, “I get instructions…

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Water rights for millions of African farmers threatened by law rooted in colonial times, study finds

Millions of African farmers still face legal restrictions on water access, dating back to colonial times, according to a study released this week. Researchers with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and Pegasys Institute reveal the obstacles that smallholders face, including potential legal penalties, due to laws that originated and led to “water grabbing” in…

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LEDRIZ publication focuses on socio-economic rights in Zimbabwe

By Byron Mutingwende   The Labour and Economic Development Research Institute of Zimbabwe
 (LEDRIZ) has produced a publication focusing on the importance of upholding socio-economic rights of the citizens.   Dr. Prosper Chitambara, while introducing the publication titled “Socio-economic rights in Zimbabwe:
A Situational Analysis 1980–2018 “ to journalists in Harare on 30 October 2018, said…

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Southern Africa explores solutions to migration challenges

By Byron Mutingwende   Southern African countries are meeting in Pretoria to share notes on the current migration management project in a bid to find solutions to the complexity of the issue affecting the regional economic community.   In his address during the stakeholders meeting, Dr. Joni Musabayana, the Director of the Decent Work Team…

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Man detained over Mnangagwa portrait

Zimbabwean authorities have stepped up their crackdown against perceived opponents of President Emmerson Mnangagwa after arresting and charging a Bulawayo man with undermining authority of or insulting the ZANU PF party leader. The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) reported that Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers on Friday 26 October 2018 arrested Wisdom Mkwananzi and…

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Chief Fortune Charumbira elected Vice President of PAP

Honourable Senator Chief Fortune Charumbira has been elected Vice President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) representing Southern Africa. “The road has been long. I won against Hon  Professor Lungwangwa who is the former Minister of Higher Education in Zambia in October last year. In May this year, I won against Dr. Penyo Butale of Botswana….

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Zimbabwe 2018 elections lacked international standards: EU report

BY Miriam Zvomuya In its assessment of Zimbabwe’s 2018 elections, the European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) Deputy Chief Observer, Mr. Mark Stephens said most aspects of the plebiscite did not meet international standards. “As such, many aspects of the 2018 elections in Zimbabwe failed to meet international standards. We recommend that the Zimbabwe Electoral…

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ZimRights condemns arrest of ZCTU leaders

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) has condemned the recent human rights abuses by the police. The human rights violations were perpetrated in a bid to stop plans by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) to demonstrate against tax hikes, increases in the prices of basic goods and the economic meltdown. Police arrested and…

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EU Election Observation Mission presents Final Report with 23 recommendations

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to the Republic of Zimbabwe presented yesterday its Final Report on the 30 July 2018 harmonised elections at a press conference in Harare. The report was presented on behalf of Chief Observer Elmar Brok, Member of the European Parliament, to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), the government,…

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Man in court for assaulting naked girlfriend with electric cables

A Marlborough man has been dragged to court after he allegedly assaulted his naked girlfriend with an electric cable. Eliot Guzhuwo, was at the Harare Magistrate Court on Friday 5 October 2018 on accusations of assaulting his girlfriend Mitchell Matema with an electric cable whilst she was naked. Mitchell said she had come to Guzhuwo’s…

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Deaf Women Included piles pressure on government to domesticate UNCRPD

By Byron Mutingwende   Deaf Women Included feels it is compelled to petition the government to domesticate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) that was ratified by the Government of Zimbabwe in 2013.   In her address during a policy dialogue meeting on the domestication process of the Convention…

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Patson Dzamara and Makomborero Haruzivishe conviction set aside

Harare High Court judges Hungwe J and Wamambo J on Tuesday 2 October 2018 set aside the conviction of Patson Dzamara and Makomborero Haruziviishe. Represented by Obey Shava a member of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), the two activists had appealed against a decision of a Harare magistrate sitting at Harare Magistrates Courts on…

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Lawyer Rachel Chibaya inspires young women as she wins ZNCC Award

By Byron Mutingwende   The Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) has awarded Ms Rachel Chibaya, the Founder and Senior Partner of R. Chibaya Law Chambers in Harare for her role in inspiring other women by providing first-class professional and comprehensive legal services to individuals and corporates.   The Head of the R. Chibaya Law…

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Gukurahundi issue won’t be buried without a resolution: NPRC

By Byron Mutingwende   The thorny Gukurahundi issue will not be swept under the carpet until a resolution is found, the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) has said.   Retired Justice Selo Masole Nare, the NPRC Chairperson, made the remarks during a Panel Discussion on the Right to Peace – Universal Declaration of Human…

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Prioritise electoral reforms: ZESN urges 9th Parliament

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZESN) has urged the 9th Parliament of Zimbabwe to work hard so as to implement electoral reforms which are a cornerstone for democracy. The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has noted with anticipation the notice by the Speaker of Parliament on the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament where, President…

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African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) wins Best Legal Department of the Year prize at the African Legal Awards

The African Legal Awards recognise exceptional achievement from within Africa’s legal community The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) was recognised as Best Legal Department of the Year (Large Teams) at the 2018 Annual African Legal Awards held in Johannesburg, South Africa on 8 August. The ALSF also received special mention for its efforts in assisting…

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EU ready to work with Zimbabwe

The European Union (EU) Delegation, the EU Member States Embassies and the Embassy of Switzerland have said they are willing to work with the new government following today’s Constitutional Court (ConCourt decision) that ruled that Emmerson Mnangagwa is the duly elected President of Zimbabwe. Today, Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Court dismissed the petition filed by opposition leader…

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Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Court begins hearing election challenge

By Farai Chirimumimba Judges at Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday began hearing an opposition petition challenging the result of the July 30 presidential election. The nine judges have until tomorrow to rule in the case in which opposition leader Nelson Chamisa alleges vote rigging and fraud handed victory to incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The court…

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Citizens Manifesto gives a synopsis of the 2018 elections

The Citizens Manifesto, representing the citizens of Zimbabwe, who in the past 20 months, have been coming together as residents associations, labour, faith based organisations, women and gender rights groups, disabled persons rights activists, youths and students, environmentalists, social and economic justice activists, informal traders, civil society and other concerned and progressive individuals assembled together…

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ERC produces Zimbabwe harmonised elections discrepancies

By ERC Information department The 2018 Zimbabwe Harmonised Election results have been plagued with gross inconsistencies and irregularities to the extent that they have shaken the core foundations pillaring the credibility of the electoral process. Credibility and verifiability are constitutionally at the core of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission’s (ZEC) function, and the Commission was obligated…

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Beyond elections, its victory for development and the people: Mliswa

By Byron Mutingwende Norton came to a standstill as musicians of the moment Jah Prayzah, Jah Signal and Mbeu entertained tens of thousands of people who invaded Koshen Grounds to celebrate the victory of Temba Mliswa as the Member of the National Assembly for the area. “The results of the National Assembly election for Norton…

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Costa Machingauta charged with election violence

The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has reported that the police on Thursday 16 August 2018 charged Costa Machingauta, an opposition MDC Alliance party legislator for Budiriro constituency with public violence for allegedly participating in protests staged in Harare early this month over delays in announcing the results of harmonised elections to 31. Machingauta,…

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CSOs demand judicial independence in the pending Constitutional Court case

Civil society organisations (CSOs) under the banner of the United Citizens Alliance (UCA), Zimbabwe Divine Destiny (ZDD), Prayer Network of Zimbabwe (PNZ) and War Veterans for Peace Initiative (WVPI) have insisted that judicial independence should be upheld in the pending Constitutional Court case in which MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa is challenging the results of…

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Challenging Council and Parliamentary Election Results

By Veritas Remedies Open to Dissatisfied National Assembly and Local Council Candidates Challenges to National Assembly and local authority election results are matters for the Electoral Court alone.  If an unsuccessful candidate believes that he or she should have won, or that the election in the constituency/ward was so flawed that it should be nullified and…

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ZLHR reports arrest of more MDC Alliance members

The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has reported that authorities have arrested two MDC Alliance party members taking the number of people arrested for allegedly participating in protests staged in Harare early this month over delays in announcing the results of harmonised elections to 31. Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers arrested Last Vambe on…

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Bindura North MP pays tribute to constituents

By Byron Mutingwende   Honourable Kenneth Musanhi, the Member of the National Assembly for Bindura North Constituency has paid tribute to the President and the electorate for his emphatic victory in the just ended 2018 harmonised elections.   “I am humbled by the massive support that our revolutionary party ZANU (PF) got in the just…

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Transparent electoral processes a bedrock for peace: NAYO

Transparent and credible electoral processes should become the bedrock of the political system if real peace, legitimacy and sustainable development are to be realised, the National Association of Youth Organisations (NAYO) has said. Speaking at a press conference in Harare under the banner of the Leave No Youth Behind (LNYB), a local coalition of more…

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