AT least 8 279 people experienced human rights violations in 2024 amid a shrinking democratic space, the latest Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) report revealed.

This is contained in Zimbabwe Competitiveness Report (ZCR) 2024 report released on Wednesday by the National Competitiveness Commission (NCC).

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for unity among citizens to build a modern and industrialised Zimbabwe

Composite classes resulting in a high teacher-to-learner ratio are cited as one of the reasons.

He said the amendment to SI 264 should include high-traffic public areas such as towns, bus termini and markets as prohibited smoking zones.

ZIMBABWE’S food security improved significantly in July this year driven by an above-average harvest

Mhona also announced plans to build more interchanges in major cities, including Bulawayo, Mutare, Gweru, and Masvingo, to improve connectivity and shorten travel times.

ZIMBABWE and Zambia are holding a three-day meeting to review progress on joint projects and strengthen ties ahead of the 2026 Bi-National Commission

BRRA handed over the Helenvale business centre bus stop shelter and garden, a waste separation centre and the renovated Borrowdale Clinic.

WALPE Executive Director Sitabile Dewa

ZIMBABWEAN human rights defender Blessing Vava was on Tuesday detained, questioned, labelled “a security risk” before being deported from Tanzania without explanation by immigration authorities.

“The timing and nature of the attack may have the effect of intimidating individuals, civil society organisations and other stakeholders,” the statement said.

THE Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiCZ) has called on regional blocs to send an independent fact-finding mission to Tanzania following that country’s disputed elections to mediate the crisis.