By Judith Nyuke The Registrar of the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe, Collin Benyure has been jailed for 12 months after he was convicted of criminal abuse of duty. Magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka initially handed Benyure a 24-month sentence. Twelve months were suspended for five years
The High Court has ordered the immediate restoration of Botha Gold Mine to its operators, warning that disputes in the mining sector must be resolved through the courts rather than through what it described as unlawful interference. In a ruling delivered in Harare, Justice Mandaza granted
By Kudzaishe Chimonera Thousands of prisoners across Zimbabwe have begun regaining their freedom after President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa granted clemency under Clemency Order No. 1 of 2026, targeting inmates considered vulnerable or successfully rehabilitated. The amnesty, announced by Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi will
Zimbabwe’s legal profession has condemned the violent assault of constitutional lawyer and academic Lovemore Madhuku describing the attack as a threat to democratic freedoms and the rule of law. In a statement, the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) said it had learnt “with grave concern” of
By Kudzaishe Chimonera Government’s ban on the export of unprocessed lithium has been welcomed by environmental advocates, who say the policy could transform the country from a raw mineral exporter into a key player in global battery production — if properly enforced. The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organization
By Kudzaishe Chimonera Zimbabwe has formally established diplomatic relations with the Solomon Islands, a move officials say strengthens Harare’s international engagement and bolsters its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term. The agreement was signed in Honiara during a
Local anti-corruption watchdog, Transparency International Zimbabwe (TI-Z) has raised concerns over proposed amendments to Zimbabwe’s public procurement law, warning that some provisions in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDPA) Amendment Bill, 2025 could increase corruption risks despite introducing positive reforms. In an analysis
Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) has expressed concern over proposed constitutional reforms that could see the dissolution of the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC), warning the move may weaken protections for women’s rights in the country. The organisation was responding to the gazetting of the
A 51-year-old man from Nyadongo Village under Chief Zimunya has been sentenced to an effective six months in prison after admitting to defrauding two women in a bogus land sale in Mutare. Stephen Shamu was convicted at the Mutare Magistrates' Court on 25 February 2026 after
By Tinomudaishe Muzanenhamo The Municipality of Chitungwiza has announced a limited-time 30% discount on rates for residents and businesses who settle their outstanding bills during March. In a public notice issued on 25 February, the local authority said all ratepayers making payments between 1 and 31 March
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