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Topic : Human Rights

Doctors rap govt over sugar tax payout delay

HUMAN rights doctors have condemned government delay in procuring cancer equipment using sugar tax proceeds, saying procrastination prolongs the suffering of cancer patients.

By Garikai Tunhira Oct. 8, 2025

Doctors rap govt over sugar tax payout delay

Zim’s justice system rotten: ZHRC

THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has lamented the state of the country’s justice delivery system, describing it as “rotten” and riddled with corruption.

By Miriam Mangwaya Oct. 2, 2025

Build trust and cooperation for real security

A vision that realizes collective development through joint investments in infrastructure and modern knowledge,

By Masoud Pezeshkian Sep. 25, 2025

Build trust and cooperation for real security

ZimRights calls on Zim to address peace deficit

THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) has called for immediate action to address the country’s peace deficit

By Lisa Bangomwe Sep. 23, 2025

ZimRights calls on Zim to address peace deficit

Zim stuck in human rights quagmire

ZIMBABWE has continued to struggle in improving its human rights record and remains stuck in the predicament when some of its neighbours have recorded improved performance.

By Sydney Kawadza Sep. 19, 2025

Trouble for ED life presidency chief

A MANICALAND traditional leader has invited legal troubles for himself over his remarks calling for a President Emmerson Mnangagwa life-presidency.

By Staff Reporter Sep. 11, 2025

Ibhetshu LikaZulu demands justice for families of missing people

According to reports, thousands of people were forcibly disappeared, particularly during the Gukurahundi genocide in the 1980s.

By Sharon Sibindi Sep. 9, 2025

Ibhetshu LikaZulu demands justice for families of missing people

AMH editors bail relaxation application dismissed

ALPHA Media Holdings (AMH) editors Kholwani Nyathi and Faith Zaba have had their application for bail relaxation and temporary release dismissed by Harare magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai.

By Trevor Mutsvairo Sep. 9, 2025