ON INTERNATIONAL Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) implores perpetrators of this heinous crime to end this prevalent practice, which is a barbaric, inhuman and cruel form of punishment and a crime against humanity. Observed annually on 26 June, International Day In Support of Victims of Torture is an opportunity […]
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Monthly Archives: July 2024
EXONERATED ELECTION WATCHDOG EMPLOYEES SUE ZRP OVER CONFISCATED GADGETS
SOME election watchdog employees, who were recently exonerated by the court, have sued Zimbabwe Republic Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga and Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Hon. Kazembe Kazembe for forcibly and illegally seizing their electronic gadgets, when they arrested them last year for allegedly contravening the Electoral Act. The 35 Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) and Election Resource Centre (ERC) employees and volunteers, were […]
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MASARIRA DEMANDS FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND ACCESS TO FOREIGN CURRENCY
OPPOSITION political party leader Linda Masarira has asked the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to alleviate the current acute foreign currency shortages and help enhance the public’s access to it. In application filed at the High Court on Wednesday 19 June 2024 by her lawyer Obey Shava of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, Masarira protested against the pervasive practice of […]
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So I can also attend a meeting between Mnangagwa and a visiting head of state
I honestly had no idea that President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa afforded ordinary citizens what are termed ‘participatory interactive platforms’. According to Information Minister Jenfan Muswere, “this platform allows occasional interactive sessions with everyone in each and every district in our country, which also allows many other political players to be able to interact with the […]
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Zimbabwe Vigil Diary 29th June 2024
Zimbabwe Vigil Diary 29th June 2024 https://www.flickr.com/photos/zimbabwevigil/53824526564/sizes/m/ Another virtual Vigil today continues our protest against the human rights abuse and lack of democracy in Zimbabwe. Our virtual Vigil activists today were: Milton Bingwa, Charles Kanyimo, Mellisa Mbavarira and Sifelani Sibanda who all kindly contributed to Vigil funds. They carried placards showing their concern at the human […]
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Cable thief jailed for 10 years
Sheronrose Mugombi, Mugombisheronrose@gmail.com A MAN was jailed for 10 years by the Harare Magistrate Court for stealing National Railway of Zimbabwe’s (NRZ) property. In a statement on X, the NRZ said Michael Murape who specialised in stealing NRZ property has been jailed. The parastatal applauded the courts for imposing deterrent sentences which will help preserve […] …
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Zimbabwe Stock Exchange announces new capital gains withholding tax
Michelle Moyo, moyomichelle19@gmail.com THE Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Limited (ZSE) has announced a 2 percent capital gains withholding tax, effective from June 28. The change is expected to have significant implications for investors and market participants and may impact the overall performance of the stock market in Zimbabwe. Capital gains withholding tax rate is the percentage […] …
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ZC names Chevrons squad for India series
Brandon Moyo,online ZIMBABWE Cricket (ZC) has named a 17-member squad for their five-match T20I series against India which gets underway on Saturday at Harare Sports Club. The squad includes Belgium born all-rounder Antum Naqvi whose participation is, however, subject to confirmation of his citizenship status. He was born to Pakistani parents in Brussels before moving […] …
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Chiredzi town secretary in court for US$75 000 fraud
Sheronrose Mugombi, mugombisheronrose@gmail.com THE Chiredzi town secretary allegedly defrauded land seekers of US$75 000. Wesley Kauma allegedly demanded five shops worth US$75 000 the Chiredzi Small and Medium Enterprises Chamber to facilitate transfer of land that the local authority had awarded to the chamber. In a statement on X, the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe […] …
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Matinyarare’s ex-lawyer accuses him of perjury as Innscor wants him jailed
Zanu PF activist battling contempt of court charges in Johannesburg court as Simon Rudland is outed as his sponsor
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