Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty, Ending Nearly Two Decades of Dormancy

Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe has officially abolished the death penalty, marking a historic shift in the country’s judicial system. President Emmerson Mnangagwa, himself a former death row inmate, approved the legislation this week after it successfully …

Zimbabwe govt clarifies retirement age extension

The Zimbabwean government has extended the retirement age for civil servants and members of the uniformed forces by five years, citing the need to utilize their expertise and address the country's increasing life expectancy. Justice, Legal, and …

Zimbabwe police urges responsible celebrations as Zimbabwe welcomes 2025

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has urged citizens and visitors to celebrate the arrival of the New Year in a responsible and safe manner. In preparation for the festivities, law enforcement has deployed officers to key areas, including residential …

High rainfall recorded across Zimbabwe

Farmers across Zimbabwe are breathing a sigh of relief after the Meteorological Services Department reported significant rainfall that has alleviated concerns about wilting crops. The recent downpour, which occurred on Monday and overnight, has helped to …

Water shortages hits Zimbabwe's cities

Residents across Zimbabwe are enduring severe water shortages, as the ongoing El Niño drought exacerbates an already strained water supply system. In cities like Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second-largest city, and Harare, the capital, citizens have been …

Zimbabwe's foreign funded CSOs under siege from spooks

At least 94% of Zimbabwe's civic society organisations (CSOs) are facing heightened surveillance and infiltration by state agents, according to a new report, signaling a growing crackdown on civic and political participation. The report, titled The …

Zimbabwe Playing 11 vs Afghanistan- 2nd Test, Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024-25

Zimbabwe will be eyeing a series win when they take on Afghanistan in the second and final Test of the ongoing series. The game is scheduled to be played from Thursday (January 2) at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. After the loss in the T20I and ODI …

Man jailed for 6 years for stealing a car in Zimbabwe

A 46-year-old man from Mberengwa, Hlangabeza Mabhula, also known as Benjamin Kutira, was sentenced to prison for theft and possession of illegal items in the Zvishavane Magistrates' Court. The incident occurred on the night of 5 November, when the …

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Zimbabwe scraps the death penalty – tracking the path to abo...

Zimbabwe hasn't executed anyone who was sentenced to death since 2005. With the passing of the Death Penalty Abolition Act 2024 on 31 December, Zimbabwe has become the 127th country to end death penalty in the world. This process began with the …