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Govt to pay police brutality victims US$10k
The trio later sued the police seeking compensation and were represented by Doug Coltart from the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights.
By Desmond Chingarande
Mar. 23, 2025
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Police gear up for Geza’s March 31 protests
Sources told The Standard that police officers have been formally notified to pause applications for leave and suspend taking off days until further notice.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Mar. 23, 2025
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‘200 miners perish in Redwing pits’
Redwing was the site of a collapsed shaft in January last year, which trapped about 15 artisanal miners. They all survived.
By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 21, 2025
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Govt intensifies crackdown on smuggling, counterfeits
The authorities are also targeting businesses using parallel market exchange rates and selling counterfeit, underweight or unlabelled goods.
By Ophar Mavuri
Mar. 18, 2025
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Tension brews over planned mass protests
The organisers in a joint notification submitted to the police headquarters in Harare on Friday cited section 59 of the constitution, which allows for peaceful protests.
By Nqobani Ndlovu and Kenneth Nyangani
Mar. 16, 2025
ZRP report uncovers the dark reality of child sexual abuse within families
The Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services ministry should lead public awareness campaigns that break the silence around child abuse.
By Lawrence Makamanzi
Mar. 11, 2025
Child drowning crisis demands robust action and community response
These incidents reflect broader systemic challenges in child protection across Zimbabwe.
By Lawrence Makamanzi
Feb. 25, 2025
Zimbabwe's anti-crime drive: A commendable start, but more decisive action needed
While the arrest of seventeen drug kingpins and the crackdown on counterfeit goods dealers demonstrates a commendable initiative
By Lawrence Makamanzi
Feb. 18, 2025
Shurugwi boy (7) jumps into river, drowns
According to Mahoko, the youngest, aged seven, jumped into the river, but his two friends retrieved him before warning him not to jump into the river again.
By Stephen Chadenga
Jan. 30, 2025
Uncertainty looms over March 31 protests
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By Sydney Kawadza and Julia Ndlela
Mar. 28, 2025
