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Tragedy Strikes Glen View South: Condemning the Brutal Political Violence
In the heart of Glen View South, Harare, a dark cloud looms over the community as an unthinkable act of violence unfolds, claiming the life of a Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporter. Tinashe Chitsunge, a promising individual, lost his life in a brutal attack...
“Silent in Fear: The Consequences of Zimbabweans’ Reluctance to Speak Up about Politics”
Zimbabwe is a nation of great potential. With vast natural resources, a diverse population, and a rich cultural heritage, it has all the makings of a thriving democracy. However, this potential has yet to be fully realized, as Zimbabweans remain hesitant to speak up...
The Role of Civil Society in Defending Human Rights in Zimbabwe
Civil society plays a critical role in defending human rights in Zimbabwe. In a context where the government has been criticized for its lack of respect for human rights and the rule of law, civil society organizations have stepped in to fill the gap, providing...
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Teachers Say Receiving Threats From Zanu PF Sponsored Group
HARARE – Teachers claimed that were being threatened a Zanu PF sponsored group led by Martin Mazivisa. Mazivisa fronts a shadowy parents union called Zimbabwe Parents Union (ZPU), which has been trying to force teachers to return to work. ZPU was recently endorsed by...
ZRP Police Beats Up Student At Kwekwe High
A video with police officers beating up students without masks at Kwekwe High has attracted attention of many parents. This morning students were beaten up for not wearing masks by police officers. The student who leaked the video has it on account that every student...
Sikhala, Chin’ono Charged Under Non-Existent Falsehoods Law
HARARE – MDC Alliance vice-chairperson Job Sikhala was arrested Saturday and charged with publishing falsehoods and promoting public violence – the same charges laid against journalist Hopewell Chin’ono after the two allegedly claimed on social media that a police...
76 Mourners Arrested At A Burial Of Victim Of Police Brutality
GWERU – Dozens of mourners were arrested in Gweru on Saturday after police disrupted the burial of a man who allegedly died after police beatings. Tatenda Kasinyore’s death in police custody sparked anger in Mtapa suburb where he was popularly known as Nyale. Before...
Teachers’ Union Leader Escapes Abduction Attempt, Hides In Maize Fields
HARARE – Amalgamated Rural Teachers’ Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) secretary-general Robson Chere survived an abduction attempt by four suspected state security agents on Sunday, the union said. The alleged incident occurred around 9PM at the Arcturus mining community in...
Zimbabwe Increasingly Becoming A Dark And Dangerous Place For Activism
In 2017, Zimbabwe was thrown into euphoria, as long-time dictator Robert Mugabe was overthrown and replaced by Emmerson Mnangagwa, the former vice-president, who promised reform and a new dispensation. Barely four years after those jubilant scenes that marked Mugabe’s...
Masvingo Residents Arrested Over Peaceful Water Protest
MASVINGO Residents Trust secretary general Prosper Tiringindi was arrested Friday morning together with a group of women who converged at the Civic Centre to demonstrate over water. Masvingo has not had water for the last three weeks following a fault at a Zesa...