Zimbabwe leads calls for anti-death penalty
Amnesty International said recorded executions tripled and death sentences increased by 66% from 298 t0 494.
By Lawrence Maphosa
Oct. 12, 2024
Several inconsistencies between PVOs Bill and the Constitution
Veritas has identified several inconsistencies between the Bill and the Constitution.
By Veritas
Apr. 13, 2024
A case for abolishment of death penalty in Zim
Zimbabwe carried out its last execution in 2005, but death sentences have continued to be imposed.
By Mlondolozi Ndlovu
Feb. 25, 2024
A victory for human rights
Tuesday’s landmark decision comes as a Private Member’s Bill was introduced last year in the National Assembly to abolish the death penalty in Zimbabwe.
By Newsday
Feb. 10, 2024
‘Killers must be amputated’
This came out during public consultations on the death penalty by the Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs ministry held at Chitungwiza’s Unit L Hall.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko
Apr. 8, 2023
‘Abolish death penalty’
“In Zimbabwe, the death penalty has been part of the panel system from the days of colonialism.
By Sharon Buwerimwe
Dec. 1, 2022
Zim urged to abolish death penalty
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has publicly denounced the death penalty, but has not taken steps to ensure amendment of the Constitution.
By Harriet Chikandiwa and Sharon Buwerimwe
Oct. 11, 2022
