Rights under siege amid rising political control
The controversy surrounding Constitutional Amendment No 3 Bill is not simply about extending presidential tenure — it is about the integrity of democratic processes.
By Newsday
Apr. 24, 2026
Zim’s human rights situation under global scrutiny
It further notes that civic space has continued to shrink, with tighter controls on non-governmental organisations limiting their ability to operate independently and hold authorities accountable.
By Vanessa Gonye and Sharon Zebra
Apr. 23, 2026
Human rights violations continue unabated in Zimbabwe
In the provincial statistics, more violations, 21, were recorded in Manicaland in the reporting month.
By ZPP
Jan. 18, 2026
Rights violations spike as civic space crumbles
According to the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP), 892 human rights violation incidents were recorded between January and November 2025, impacting 44 853 people.
By Julia Ndlela
Dec. 12, 2025
Zimbabwe human rights violations are worsening
The violations recorded included gross abuses such as forced displacements, hate-motivated violence, threats, and physical assault.
By ZPP
Nov. 16, 2025
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Zim sees rise in politically motivated violations
ZPP noted with concern the continued perpetration of politically-motivated violence, coercion and systemic abuses by both State and non-State actors.
By Vanessa Gonye
May. 16, 2025
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Rights violations persist
The victims included 4 064 women, 94 of whom had disabilities and 3 228 men while 77 of them were people living with disabilities.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Mar. 19, 2025
Rampant discrimination in distribution of food and inputs
In Gokwe central, about 7 households were denied food aid after they were not found in the Zanu PF cell group register.
By ZPP
Dec. 22, 2024
Zim ends year with bad human rights record
Zimbabwe is in the midst of a harsh El Niño-induced drought, with over five million citizens in urgent need of food aid, according to humanitarian agencies.
By Takudzwa Munemo
Dec. 21, 2024
