50 Malawi nationals languish in Zim prisons

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission said it was a human rights violation for immigrants to be locked up in prisons together with convicts.
By Sharon Buwerimwe Sep. 19, 2023

‘End political persecution’, human rights lawyers tell govt as crackdown on opposition intensifies

In a statement on Friday, ZLHR urged the government to “create conducive conditions for citizens to enjoy their economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights”.
By Kennedy Nyavaya Sep. 15, 2023

Political violence victims recount horror attacks

CCC official Vongai Tome said some of the victims, 110 of them in total including children, have been moved to safe houses in Harare.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko Sep. 10, 2023

Ex-Chitungwiza mayor set free

Maiko was targeted following his re-election in last year's  by-elections after he was recalled by the Douglas Mwonzora- led MDC-Alliance for pledging alligiance to the Nelson Chamisa
By Tafadzwa Kachiko Sep. 10, 2023

Police undermining rule of law - Lawyers

The rights lobby group’s concerns follow the arrest of their members Tapiwa Muchineripi and Douglas Coltart, and were charged with defeating or obstructing the course of justice on Monday.
By Kennedy Nyavaya Sep. 6, 2023

Veritas hollers over enforced disappearances

On August 26, CCC activist Nelson Mukwenha was violently taken away from his home in Highfield by four unidentified men in a Toyota Hilux vehicle with no registration plates.
By Sharon Buwerimwe Sep. 6, 2023

Criminalize abductions and forced disappearances, lawyers tell govt

“While in Section 53, the Costitution expressly outlaws torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
By Kennedy Nyavaya Aug. 30, 2023

Human rights activists see red after shock arrests

But rights activists implored the government to respect its own constitution and allow citizens to exercise their rights.
By Freeman Makopa Aug. 25, 2023

Govt plays role in accreditation: Zec

Section 235(1) reads: “Independent commissions are independent and are not subject to the direction and control of anyone.”
By Blessed Mhlanga Aug. 23, 2023