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Independence beyond politics

It is important to note that Zimbabwe has made important strides in advancing the rights and status of women since Independence.

By Tinashe Madamombe Apr. 24, 2026

Battered Prof returns to the volatile battleground, meets fresh violence

What was meant to be a national conversation quickly descended into something else — a theatre of intimidation, exclusion and, at times, outright violence.

By Miriam Mangwaya and Tinashe Kairiza and Freeman Makopa Apr. 2, 2026

Battered Prof returns to the volatile battleground, meets fresh violence

Live blog: Day 3 of Constitutional Amendment Bill 3 hearing

Opposition leaders announced they were boycotting ongoing public hearings on the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), citing violence, intimidation

By Newsday Apr. 1, 2026

Live blog: Day 3 of Constitutional Amendment Bill 3 hearing

Understanding the survivor-centred approach in the Zim criminal justice system

Institutional changes included the introduction of specialised courts, a special police unit and focused health services.

By Chinga Govhati and Pamellah Musimwa Mar. 23, 2026

Understanding the survivor-centred approach in the Zim criminal justice system

NewsDay cartoon March 06, 2026 edition

By The Watcher Mar. 6, 2026

Buhera South MP violence case deferred

Prosecutor Hardlife Machando told the court that the matter was not ready for trial as investigations were still incomplete and requested a new trial date.

By Staff Reporter Mar. 1, 2026

Alarming rise in child abuse sparks calls for urgent action

Violence against children in Zimbabwe has reached alarming levels, prompting urgent calls for action, the global humanitarian organisation dedicated to child welfare, Save the Children, has said.

By Natasha Ncube Feb. 10, 2026

Alarming rise in child abuse sparks calls for urgent action

Gukurahundi reconciliation undermined by the State’s own hand

Led by traditional chiefs, the hearings are framed as a pathway to truth, healing and national unity after decades of silence.

By Newsday Feb. 5, 2026

Gukurahundi reconciliation undermined by the State’s own hand

Woman stabs husband over fees

A 43-year-old woman from Bulawayo’s Makokoba suburb stabbed her husband during a domestic dispute surrounding the payment of school fees for their children.

By Langelihle Nyathi Jan. 25, 2026