Man Arrested After Nephew (8) Dies in Homework Beating

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Siakobvu, Nyaminyami District after allegedly beating his eight-year-old nephew to death with a wooden stick during a homework session. Milder Madyembeu was arrested in connection with the incident, which…

ZESN Calls for Greater Citizen Participation in Democracy

Zimbabwe’s democratic credentials remain under scrutiny amid growing concerns over restrictions on civic participation, political freedoms and the ability of civil society organisations to operate independently of government. The concerns come as Zimbabwe joins the world…

Govt Moves to Protect Families Displaced by Development

The Government has partnered with the Centre for Conflict Management and Transformation (CCMT) to develop a national compensation framework and relocation guidelines for communities displaced by development projects. The Ministry of National Housing and Social Amenities…

Man in Court Over US$4 500 Aluminium Window Fraud

A Harare man has appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court facing allegations of stealing aluminium window and door frames worth US$4 500 after he allegedly failed to install them at a house in Domboshava. Tendai Chatima…

Zimbabwe Urged to Rethink Social Protection Funding Amid Rising Needs

Zimbabwe needs sustainable and inclusive financing models to protect vulnerable households from poverty, unemployment and climate-related shocks, Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Welfare Advocate Mercy Dinha has said. Speaking at the Social Protection Conference in…

Mavima Defends Demolitions, Warns Land Barons

Housing Minister professor Paul Mavima has defended the demolition of illegally built houses, saying the government is resorting to the measure (MoU with the Centre for Conflict Management and Transformation (CCMT)) to to curb unplanned settlements…

CAA3 ‘Sell-Outs’ Face Fresh Pressure

Pressure is mounting on Zanu PF to take disciplinary action against MPs and ministers accused of failing to vote on Constitutional Amendment Number 3 (CAA3) with some provincial structures reportedly preparing to petition the party’s national…

Comesa Business Council Hails Zimbabwe for Best Business Forum

The COMESA Business Council has commended the Zimbabwean Government for the successful 19th COMESA Business Forum which has been described as the most successful to date. In its formal adoption of the landmark COMESA Business Declaration…