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The Government of Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the country’s correctional system into a humane, rehabilitation-focused institution that upholds human dignity and aligns with international standards, including the Nelson Mandela Rules. Addressing the 55th Session of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights in The Gambia recently, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry […]
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has intensified a nationwide crackdown on the public carrying of knives, machetes and other dangerous weapons as authorities move to contain rising incidents of violent crime and strengthen public safety across Zimbabwe. In a statement, police said the campaign — operating under the theme “No to Knives in Pockets / […]
Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu has commissioned the new Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) headquarters and a fleet of operational vehicles in a move expected to strengthen consumer rights enforcement and enhance market regulation across Zimbabwe. The investment is set to bolster the commission’s capacity to investigate complaints, curb unfair business practices and promote ethical […]
Vice President Kembo Mohadi yesterday commissioned the state-of-the-art Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Clinic in Gwanda, describing the facility as a major milestone in expanding access to quality healthcare and strengthening medical service delivery in Matabeleland South Province. Officially opening the clinic, VP Mohadi said the development represents a significant step towards improving healthcare accessibility for […]
Government has raised concern over the growing number of unregistered rehabilitation centres operating outside approved regulations in Bulawayo. Minister of State for Bulawayo Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Honourable Judith Ncube, said illegal rehabilitation facilities pose risks to patients and undermine standardised care. Speaking during a press conference on Monday, Minister Ncube said authorities will intensify […]
Zimbabwean sprinter Methembe Tshuma has successfully undergone surgery after suffering a fractured femur during the African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana. Zimbabwe Olympic committee confirmed that the operation was carried out at Ghana University Hospital on Monday and doctors indicated the procedure was successful. Tshuma sustained the injury during the men’s 200m semi-final after […]
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has reaffirmed Zimbabwe’s commitment to partnering with the international community to develop sustainable housing systems and confront the growing challenges of rapid urbanisation. Addressing delegates during the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum 13 in Baku, Vice President Chiwenga said international collaboration is essential in designing modern, inclusive, and resilient […]
Zimbabwe’s Chief Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza has urged judges and legal practitioners to remain resolute in defending judicial independence, integrity, and professionalism as public scrutiny of the justice system intensifies. Speaking on the critical role of the judiciary in protecting democracy and the rule of law, Chief Justice Gwaunza said judicial officers must administer justice fairly, […]
The National Social Security Authority (NSSA) is moving closer to rolling out a maternity protection scheme for women in the informal sector, in what is being viewed as a major breakthrough for Zimbabwe’s social security and women’s welfare systems. The proposed programme, now in the final stages of approval, is designed to provide income support […]
A rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed at least 131 people, with authorities recording more than 513 suspected cases as the deadly virus spreads across multiple regions of the country. Health officials warn that the outbreak is expanding beyond initially affected areas, heightening fears of wider transmission and […]
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