Tinotenda Hove - The Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF) has strongly condemned the violence and disruptions that have plagued the ongoing public hearings on the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, describing the entire process as deeply flawed and illegitimate. In a press statement issued on April 1, 2026, the civic group…
Amnesty International Slams “Brutal Attacks” at Constitutional Bill Hearings, Calls for Urgent Probe
Tinotenda Hove - Amnesty International has sharply condemned the violence that erupted during public hearings on the Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill of 2026, held at the City Sports Centre in Harare on Tuesday, 31 March. In a statement issued on 1 April, the global human rights watchdog warned that…
Deadly Livestock Threat: Farmers Urged to Act as Lumpy Skin Disease Spreads
By Dr Trywell Muzerengi…Farmers are being urged to remain vigilant and take immediate action as cases of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) continue to pose a serious threat to cattle health and productivity.Lumpy Skin Disease is a viral infection that primarily affects cattle, with symptoms that can severely impact both animal…
Zanu PF Supporters Run Riot at Constitutional Hearings , Assault Lawyer Doug Coltart
Tinotenda Hove - Human rights lawyer Doug Coltart was attacked by suspected supporters of ZANU-PF while leaving a public hearing on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 at the City Sports Centre on Tuesday, 31 March. The incident occurred amid chaotic scenes at the hearing, which had been convened to gather…
Teenage Hadebe Suspended Ahead of Mukuru Four Nations Final Against Zambia
Tinotenda Hove - The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has handed Warriors defender Teenage Hadebe a one-match suspension after he breached team camp rules during the ongoing Mukuru Four Nations Tournament in Francistown, Botswana. In a statement released on Monday, 30 March, ZIFA confirmed that Hadebe will miss Tuesday’s final against…
Uproar at Constitutional Bill Hearing as Lone Opponent Ejected in Kwekwe
Tinotenda Hove - A public hearing on Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 descended into chaos at Kwekwe Theatre on Monday, ending abruptly after the only dissenting voice was forcibly removed from the venue. Melody Chingarande, who stood alone in opposing the Bill, was booed and heckled by a hostile crowd…
Empty Promises Again: Civil Servants Dismiss Govt’s ‘April Joy’ Pay Claims
Tinotenda Hove - The Government of Zimbabwe’s latest promise of improved salaries and pensions has been met with deep skepticism, as civil servants accuse authorities of recycling old pledges that have repeatedly failed to materialise. Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Edgar Moyo this week announced that a new…
Traffic Chaos as Zanu PF Supporters Flood Masvingo Streets In Support Of Controversial Amendment Bill
Tinotenda Hove - Hundreds of Zanu PF supporters brought parts of Masvingo City to a standstill on Monday afternoon after staging a march in support of the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3, causing significant traffic disruptions and frustration among motorists. The demonstrators, chanting slogans backing the ruling party’s 2030…
Zimbabwe’s Inflation Rises…
Tinotenda Hove – Zimbabwe recorded an uptick in inflation for March 2026 in both local currency (ZiG/ZWG) and United States dollar terms, with rising fuel costs pushing up prices for transport and basic food items. Information released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) on Thursday, 26 March, indicates that…
Diabetic Foot
Fortunate Masikati- A diabetic foot is a complication of Diabetes Mellitus where high blood sugar damages nerves and blood vessels, leading to foot problems such as ulcers, infections, and even amputation. CausesPoor blood sugar controlNerve damage (neuropathy) – reduces feeling in the feetPoor blood circulation – slows healingInfections – due…

