Father ordered to pay US$100 maintenance
Presiding magistrate Hannah Fazilahmed ruled that Chikepe’s stated income of US$30 per month from vending was not credible given his admitted responsibilities to other dependents.
By Belindah Chikandiwa
Jan. 20, 2026
Why I petitioned Parliament to reform Zimbabwe’s Maintenance Law
In other words, a man can be jailed for defaulting on a maintenance order that was issued without conclusive proof that he is the father of the child.
By Believe Guta
Jan. 5, 2026
Shrinking civic space in southern Africa: How legal reforms are undermining democracy
This trend reflects a deeper, more entrenched regional anxiety toward foreign-funded and rights-based development work.
By Musa Moyo
May. 18, 2025
Diet and periodontal disease: Prioritising gum health
It is essential for growth, differentiation and maintenance of soft tissues and for bone growth and the development of the child during pregnancy.
By Patience Matambo
Jan. 17, 2025
Woman stunned by ex-husband’s meagre pay
Zinyeka said her estranged husband could afford the figure as an internet search had shown that an average worker earned US$1000 in the UAE.
By Rejoice Phiri
Mar. 10, 2024
Police block Sikhala solidarity rally
Masaraure added the movement remains unaffected by partisan police actions.
By Gracious Daniel
Jan. 29, 2024
Police block Sikhala rally
They condemned the “systematic restriction of all activities done in the name of Job Sikhala by the Zimbabwean State”.
By Sharon Buwerimwe
Dec. 21, 2023
Letters: Govt must correct electoral malpractices
Zec should comprehensively audit the voters rolls, proactively disclose all information on voter registration and provide stakeholders with meaningful and timely access to the final voters rolls.
By Amh Voices
Dec. 4, 2023
Police stop teachers’ Palestine solidarity march
The teachers union wrote a letter to the police on October 17 notifying them of their intention to hold a solidarity march in accordance with clauses 6 and 7 of the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Oct. 24, 2023
Vic Falls blocks illegal land sale linked to city officials
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By Julia Ndlela and Tinashe Kairiza
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Deadly fiscal squeeze forces RBZ into caution... central bank plans US$6bn war chest to anchor stability
Local News
Jan. 16, 2026
