Zimbabwe’s pre-trial detention crisis and the fight for constitutional rights
The result is a system that increasingly punishes individuals before they are ever convicted, raising urgent questions about the rule of law and social justice in contemporary Africa.
By Vanessa Chivaura and Tavonga Chemwanyisa
13h ago
Zaka land dispute turns violent as village head goes on the run
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Masvingo provincial deputy spokesperson Assistant Inspector Masauso Patinyu confirmed the incident.
By Staff Reporter
Mar. 5, 2026
Zhombe man jailed nine years for stock theft
Brighton Ngwenya was convicted by the Kwekwe Magistrates’ Court following his arrest for stock theft committed in January this year.
By Staff Reporter
Mar. 5, 2026
Supreme Court upholds 18-year jail term for US$3m land fraud
The court ordered that the disputed stands be returned to the Delatfin Civil Engineering registry, restoring full ownership of the land to the company.
By Desmond Chingarande
Mar. 4, 2026
Supreme Court confirms 18-year jail term for Delatfin stands fraudsters
The two were convicted alongside Amos Kagona, who fatally shot himself on the day he was due to be sentenced.
By Desmond Chingarande
Mar. 3, 2026
Chatunga’s bail application postponed to Thursday
Mugabe and Matonhodze are charged with attempted murder, defeating the ends of justice and possession of a firearm.
By Sabc News
Mar. 3, 2026
Insurer ordered to rebuild burnt factory
The garment manufacturer accused the insurer of failing to uphold its contractual obligations after a fire destroyed its property in Southerton, Harare.
By Desmond Chingarande
Feb. 22, 2026
Midlands mine boundary dispute spills into the High Court
Mhuri is cited as an individual with an interest in another mining block called Surprise 459, which shares a boundary with Skyrocket 2 Mine.
By Silas Nkala
Feb. 20, 2026
Motor industry workers win two-year backpay
MIEAZ, represented by lawyer Caleb Mucheche of Mucheche and Partners, appealed the ruling at the Labour Court, seeking to overturn the arbitral award.
By Lesley Kufandada
Feb. 18, 2026
