Emganwini residents complain over poor water quality
Emganwini residents have raised alarm at the poor water quality coming out of their taps amid reports of an outbreak of a suspected water-borne disease in the area. This comes after 13 people died...
View ArticleMatabeleland chiefs divided on Gukurahundi
Outspoken Chief Khulumani Mathema of Gwanda has taken a swipe at some traditional leaders in Matabeleland who are silent on the Gukurahundi atrocities. Speaking during a memorial service of 22...
View ArticleThe Impact of Covid-19 on Socio-Economic Rights in Zimbabwe
Executive Summary The COVID-19 pandemic has had far reaching impact on the socio-economic livelihoods and well-being of a large section of the population in Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe Peace Project...
View ArticleStatement on the physical fight between Honourable Memory Mbondiah and...
Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) is an independent Commission established in terms of Section 245 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe. One major mandate of the Commission is to receive and consider...
View Article“No COVID 19 Vaccination, No Social Welfare food aid”
Mberengwa ward 24 Councillor, Mr Vakai is denying food aid to community members who have not been vaccinated against COVID 19. During a meeting conducted on 15 May 2020, the Councillor announced that...
View ArticleMat South Operating with Nine Ambulances
Matabeleland South is operating with nine ambulances servicing seven districts out of a required fleet of 35 ambulances. This was revealed by the Provincial Medical Director, Dr Ruth Chikodzore during...
View ArticleRuling on Exception Postponed in Chin’ono Matter
Journalist Chin’ono appeared before the Magistrates Court on the 19th of May 2020 for the ruling on the exception that he had raised through his lawyers to the charge of inciting violence. Magistrate...
View ArticleSolidifying the Movement for Constitutionalism in Zimbabwe
This week, on Saturday 22 May 2021, Zimbabwe’s Constitution turns 8. Many of you know that coming up with our current constitution was not an easy struggle. It was a journey that can easily be...
View ArticleConcerned by the Slow Uptake of Covid-19 Vaccine
On 22 February 2021 Zimbabwe launched the national COVID-19 vaccination program with the intention to immunise 60% of the countrys estimated 14million people,that is 8.4million with the hope of...
View ArticlePoor Road Infrastructure a Barrier to Service Delivery in Zaka District
A survey conducted by Community Tolerance Reconciliation and Development (COTRAD) in Zaka district revealed that many gravel roads that link the wards to service centres are appalling, disrupting...
View ArticleDigitising Civic and Voter Education Message Development – Activity Highlight
On Tuesday, the 18th of May 2021, the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) hosted a virtual workshop aimed at developing targeted messages for various audiences that will be used in the...
View Article23% of Zim Women Give Birth Without Skilled Assistance
While the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare advises women to give birth at health facilities, demographic data shows that 23 percent of mothers deliver at homes without skilled assistance, in the...
View ArticleRights In Action Weekly Update 21 May 2021
Violence in Alternative Waterpoints Report Presented to BCC Management Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights has presented the survey report on Conflict and Violence in Bulawayo’s alternative water...
View ArticleZimbabwe Human Rights Alert – April 2021 Vol 1 / Edition 3
Constitutional Amendments, A Decimation of Democracy Civil society, opposition political parties and analysts have condemned the recent signing of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No.2) Act...
View ArticleChilonga Community on the Horns of Dilemma
The Chilonga community in Chiredzi district, South Eastern Zimbabwe has been on the horns of a dilemma since the government informed them of the proposed displacement to make way for lucerne grass...
View ArticleBorder Control of Mineral Flows in Zimbabwe: An Analysis of the Legislation,...
Where is Zimbabwe getting it wrong? The mining sector has emerged as a key economic sector that plays a critical role in the development of the country. It brings in foreign currency which is vital in...
View ArticleGovernment Defends UN Resolution Vote
A significant number of Zimbabweans were enraged after learning that President Emmerson Mnangagwa voted against a United Nations (UN) General Assembly Resolution on the responsibility to protect and...
View ArticleMP wants Mnangagwa to answer questions in Parliament
Magwegwe lawmaker, Anele Ndebele, has said President Emmerson Mnangagwa should set aside time to come and respond to parliamentarians’ questions in the place of his cabinet Ministers who continue to...
View ArticleCase Alert
The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum’s Executive Director, Dr Musa Kika, on 25 May 2021 filed an urgent court application seeking the committal of former Chief Justice (CJ) Luke Malaba to Chikurubi...
View Article“Security Sector Reform is key for Human Rights Protection”
Communities in Zaka and Gutu have highlighted that security sector reform is essential for the enjoyment of human rights in local communities. This came out during a Human Rights Training organised by...
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