CSOs call for reforms on Independence Day
Several organisations yesterday called on the government and political parties to establish an environment conducive to upholding the basic tenets of democracy.
By Priveledge Gumbodete and Brent Shamu
Apr. 19, 2024
Independent but not free: Use of the law to silence critics in Zim
During the COVID-19 lockdown the government took that opportunity to amend the Constitution to consolidate the powers of the executive without input from the citizens.
By Mlondolozi Ndlovu
Apr. 18, 2024
Are Zanu PF’s high risk strategies paying off?
The ruling party has succeeded in brow-beating dissenting voices of ordinary citizens into silence.
By Institute Of Security Studies
Dec. 24, 2023
Traditional leaders top rights abuse list
The reports also come after the traditional leaders have been accused of intimidation, abuse and politicisation of food aid distribution programmes.
By Sharon Buwerimwe
Dec. 18, 2023
Sadc must stop flawed future Zim polls: CSOs
The CSOs said the recommendations were necessary in ensuring that future elections in Zimbabwe were truly free, fair and credible.
By Sharon Buwerimwe
Dec. 11, 2023
Low healthcare budget cause for concern
Rusike emphasised the importance of reviewing the health staff establishment to reflect the current demographic and macroeconomic trends.
By Sharon Buwerimwe
Nov. 8, 2023
Govt urged to criminalise enforced disappearances
Civil society organisations (CSOs) made the call yesterday as the country joined the world in commemorating the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances.
By Lorraine Muromo and Harriet Chikandiwa
Aug. 31, 2023
Human rights activists see red after shock arrests
But rights activists implored the government to respect its own constitution and allow citizens to exercise their rights.
By Freeman Makopa
Aug. 25, 2023
‘Worst run and unfair’: Zim poll angers rights defenders
He pulled out of the presidential race last week, describing the whole process as a “farce”.
By Vincent Mungofa and Tanyaradzwa Kapuru
Aug. 18, 2023