Sadc PF committees meet to lay foundation for prison oversight model law

Many countries in the region lack clear, enforceable mechanisms for prison oversight, and the existing legal frameworks often fall short of constitutional ideals.
By Moses Magadza Apr. 22, 2025

Ratify laws to end child marriages, Zim urged

The amplified calls were made through a statement by Equality Now during the 45th Ordinary Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and
By Lorraine Muromo Apr. 15, 2025

Educate children on rights to their bodies

Church leaders, school heads, teachers and even close relatives can now not be trusted when it comes to the safety of children.
By Newsday Apr. 11, 2025

Mnangagwa insult prisoner released

The State’s case against Machakaire stemmed from a verbal altercation with Leonard Chidemo, a local councillor from the ruling Zanu PF party.
By Ruvimbo Mukubwa Apr. 9, 2025

Human rights doctors decry poor working conditions at Sally Mugabe Hospital

The doctors said they were deeply concerned about the poor working conditions and infrastructure decay at the hospital.
By Leeroy Makuvire Mar. 24, 2025
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Rights violations persist

The victims included 4 064 women, 94 of whom had disabilities and 3 228 men while 77 of them were people living with disabilities.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Mar. 19, 2025

Syria: Who is to blame?

You can blame the European colonial powers for the last major redrawing of the borders in the region in 1918-20
By Gwynne Dyer Mar. 14, 2025

Health lobby cautions govt after Trump aid cuts

Finance minister Mthuli Ncube introduced the levy to strengthen public hospitals in their fight against rising cancer cases.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Mar. 14, 2025

Dongo calls for Everjoy Win to get heroine status

Win, a global champion for gender equality, died on Sunday in Johannesburg, South Africa.
By Gracious Daniel Mar. 13, 2025