Reform - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Reform

Zim’s new economic curtain: SI 215 and politics of patronage

Faced with mounting dissent and the surge of a mass‑appeal opposition, the Mugabe administration weaponised land reform to mask its failures and claw back political control.

By Wellington Muzengeza Jan. 9, 2026

Zim’s new economic curtain: SI 215 and politics of patronage

The law and male rape: Zim must revisit sexual offences

Rape, as currently defined, is a crime that can only be committed by a male against a female.

By Blessed Mhlanga Jan. 9, 2026

The law and male rape: Zim must revisit sexual offences

NewsDay cartoon January 6, 2026 edition

By The Watcher Jan. 6, 2026

Mutare magistrates acquits Econet Insurance agent

Magistrate Perseverance Makala ruled that the State had failed to prove the essential elements of the offence, as it lacked evidence linking Magadza to the alleged crime.

By Staff Reporter Dec. 13, 2025

Mutare magistrates acquits Econet Insurance agent

Power project: Binga villagers finally see the light

Electricity now powers their schools, clinic and business centre under a government-funded project that promises to transform lives.

By Sharon Sibindi Nov. 2, 2025

Power project: Binga villagers finally see the light

Minister rallies churches in fight against drug abuse

He was speaking at a fundraising event held by the Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) Masvingo Congregation at the weekend.

By Staff Reporter Oct. 1, 2025

Minister rallies churches in fight against drug abuse

The wind has surely changed

The numbers of refugees are definitely going up.

By Gwynne Dyer Sep. 5, 2025

Chinhoyi stock thieves cornered, jailed 9 years

Reason Chimanja and Feliz Faron Chango stole a cow and a calf from Fordson Sosa at Plot 24, Emily Park grazing lands, Chinhoyi. The stolen stock was valued at US$450.

By Desmond Chingarande Aug. 30, 2025