Harare– A Zimbabwean political party has called for the immediate arrest of those responsible for the violent assault on human rights lawyer, Douglas Coltart, condemning the attack as a “direct assault on democracy” during public hearings on a constitutional amendment bill. The assault occurred on Wednesday at the City Sports…
Police Uproot 102 Dagga Plants from Maize Field
Guyu- Police in Guyu have arrested a 34-year-old man for cultivating dagga after discovering over 100 plants cleverly disguised within a maize field. Nuni Ngulibe was apprehended on 12 March 2026 following a police operation based on a tip-off from the public. According to police reports, detectives raided a farm…
Nasser Fellowship Alumnus Appointed Minister of Youth in Libya
The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity in Libya has issued a decision appointing Eng. Hitam Al Zahaf, an alumnus of the fifth batch of Nasser Fellowship for International Leadership, as Minister of Youth. Al Zahaf is one of Libya's most prominent young figures, as he has built…
Proposed Constitutional Ammendment- Is Democracy Under Siege?
Harare- Human rights activists in Zimbabwe have described the proposed Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment No. 3 Bill as the death of democracy and the resurrection of fascism in contemporary Zimbabwe politics. Parliament of Zimbabwe approved for the Constitutional Amendment No. 3, in February which among other amendments, proposes to extend…
Botha Gold Mine “Vindicated” as Chisvo Withdraws Urgent Court Bid
Harare– A legal bid to interdict operations at a contested mining site crumbled in the High Court on [Day/Date], after the applicant conceded that the matter had been rendered redundant by subsequent court rulings. The urgent chamber application, filed under Case Number HCH976/26 by Navid Incorporated (Private) Limited—an agent of…
Chinhoyi Councilor Ejected from Meeting
Chinhoyi– A special full council meeting descended into chaos on Friday, culminating in the ejection of Ward 7 Councillor Arnold Muronga. Sources privy to the development allege that Muronga has since accused the town’s mayor of running a "strong man" operation designed to silence dissent and shield corrupt land deals.…
Manhunt for Suspect who Killed Chitungwiza Man in Love Triangle
Chitungwiza– The Zimbabwe Republic Police has launched a manhunt for a 30-year-old suspect identified as Anxious Bhonda, who is wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man following a love triangle dispute over the weekend. According to a statement released by police, the incident occurred in Unit J,…
Botha Gold Mine Refutes Targeted Smear Campaign over Vision 2030 Stance
Bindura— Botha Gold Mine has refuted allegations that it opposes President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030 agenda, claiming it is the target of a coordinated scheme to fabricate political hostility against the company. According to information brought to the attention of stakeholders, certain disgruntled individuals are allegedly planning to manufacture and…
Bail for 9 Botha Mine Employees as State Fails to Prove Case for Detention
Bindura– Nine employees of Botha Gold Mine were granted US$100 bail each on Monday after a Bindura magistrate ruled that the State had failed to present compelling reasons to justify their continued detention. The case, which has exposed tensions between a commercial dispute and the criminal justice system, saw the…
CDF Throws Weight Behind War Vets’ Court Challenge
Harare– A civic coalition has thrown its weight behind a group of liberation war veterans who have approached the Constitutional Court to challenge a proposed constitutional amendment, stating that the legal action underscores a grave moment for the nation's democratic order. The Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF) issued a statement on…

