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Rising road deaths irk ZHRC

Nyathi said a preliminary review of road traffic accidents recorded on major highways across the country during the festive season points to recurring and preventable causes.

By Miriam Mangwaya 14h ago

Ngarava declared national hero

Brig Gen Ngarava, who was 66, died on December 25, 2025. Burial arrangements will be announced in due course.

By Nunurai Jena 21h ago

Church spreads Christmas cheer to people with disabilities

According to church founder Bishop Stanleck Chariga, the outreach programme was designed to uplift vulnerable groups by providing essential items while also fostering a sense of belonging.

By Azriel Chimeno Dec. 26, 2025

Church spreads Christmas cheer to people with disabilities

Rights activists slam govt silence over Russia exploitation claims

Zimbabwe was expected to raise the matter at the second Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, held in Cairo, Egypt, from December 19 to 20.

By Staff Reporter Dec. 22, 2025

Rights activists slam govt silence over Russia exploitation claims

Government ignores concerns over human rights abuses in Russia’s Alabuga

Zimbabwe was represented at the conference by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Amon Murwira.

By Staff Reporter Dec. 21, 2025

Government ignores concerns over human rights abuses in Russia’s Alabuga

Drop “abortion clauses” in the Medical Services Amendment Bill

For better context, it is necessary that we briefly explain the process of law making in Zimbabwe.

By catholic Lawyers Association In Zimbabwe Dec. 21, 2025

Drop “abortion clauses” in the Medical Services Amendment Bill

Abortion: Catholic lawyers poke holes on proposed law

They argued that the constitution refers to one specific Act of Parliament governing termination of pregnancy — the Termination of Pregnancy Act — and not multiple laws.

By Moses Mugugunyeki Dec. 21, 2025

Abortion: Catholic lawyers poke holes on proposed law

Schools seen as frontline for SRHR education

“It is very limited in terms of SRHR. For example, you cannot talk about safer sex explicitly; you end up going round and round, shying away from the subject,” he said.

By Margaret Lubinda Dec. 20, 2025