When a child ‘consents’ (Part 1)
A recent decision of the High Court invites the nation to reflect on what these provisions were designed to achieve.
Patriot Act stands, critics warn of State overreach
They said the provision was vague and risked criminalising mere attendance at international meetings where sanctions are discussed.
By Desmond Chingarande
Jun. 3, 2026
Understanding why criminal courts use certain procedures during trials
A particularly emotional issue arises when child survivors of abuse are required to testify in court and face cross-examination by the accused person or his lawyer.
By Chinga Govhati
May. 25, 2026
Deaf man gruesomely murders uncle after marriage proposal dispute
Fanuel Masora was sentenced to 36 months in prison, wholly suspended on condition that he performs community service.
By Desmond Chingarande
May. 1, 2026
Court acquits Harare man over alleged protest incitement
Garafa, represented by Kossam Ncube and Emmanuel Lawrence Chibwe of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, was discharged at the close of the State’s case.
By Boitumelo Makhurane
Apr. 28, 2026
ZANU-PF youth leader remanded over alleged anti-ED2030 remarks
He faces charges of disorderly conduct in a public place and criminal nuisance under the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act.
By Staff Reporter
Apr. 22, 2026
MPs who accept Chivayo’s offer must face graft charges
By now, the controversy surrounding businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s proposed US$3.6 million payment to Zimbabwe’s parliamentarians has moved beyond politics
By Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Apr. 21, 2026
Man jailed 20 years for raping granddaughter (8)
The court heard that the abuse occurred on January 11 this year in Siabuwa, while the victim was guarding crops at a family field.
By Langelihle Nyathi
Mar. 26, 2026
Turning journalism into a legal hazard
In doing so, they not only endanger individual reporters but also chill investigative reporting and weaken the public’s right to receive information.
By Zororai Nkomo
Mar. 6, 2026
Dodgy elites’ flashy car hunting spots under fire... looting machine held to account over US$6bn flows
Local News
Jun. 12, 2026
US$20m wedding, the leaked audio and making of captured presidency
Local News
By Trevor Ncube
Jun. 12, 2026
