Zimbabwe's High Court struck down sections of the Termination of Pregnancy Act as unconstitutional, finding that restrictions on abortion access discriminate against women with mental health conditions and victims of sexual abuse in psychiatric facilities. Justice Slyvia Chirawu-Mugomba determined that provisions limiting lawful terminations to narrow physical health exceptions violate fundamental rights, including dignity, equality and reproductive healthcare, while creating barriers for mentally ill women seeking safe procedures.
The ruling addressed a constitutional challenge filed by rights lawyer Tendai Biti on behalf of Member of Parliament Nyasha Batisa and the Community Working Group on Health. Chirawu-Mugomba rejected...
Justice Pisirayi Kwenda rejected two separate attempts by convicted businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe to delay sentencing proceedings following their fraud conviction related to a government goat supply tender valued at over 87 million dollars. The pair first sought postponement until receiving written judgment, then requested Supreme Court appeal authorization, with both applications dismissed by the judge who emphasized that his oral ruling delivered in open court remained legally binding.
Defense attorneys Lovemore Madhuku, Ashiel Mugiya, and Tapson Dzvetero argued that proceeding without a written judgment violated procedural fairness, while state counsel Whisper Mabhaudhi maintained no legal barrier existed and noted both...
A Munenzva bus carrying 26 passengers overturned along the Masvingo to Beitbridge highway, leaving four dead and 14 injured after the Scania vehicle veered off course and landed upside down. Injured passengers received initial treatment at Rutenga Clinic before transfer to Neshuro Hospital, where the deceased were also taken for post-mortem examination.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police withheld victim identities pending family notification and called for stricter adherence to traffic regulations as the festive season approaches. Authorities emphasized that regular vehicle maintenance, proper tire conditions, and functional windscreens remain essential safety measures, particularly during rainy weather. Law enforcement urged passengers to...
Tobacco entrepreneur Simon Rudland will open a 120 million dollar processing facility in Harare's Aspindale industrial area as Zimbabwe pursues a five billion dollar industry target. The Cut Rag Processors plant has operated since early 2024, but received official recognition when President Emmerson Mnangagwa attended the ceremony.
Company executives indicate the German and Italian equipped facility triples previous capacity and aims to shift Zimbabwe away from exporting 98 percent of its tobacco unprocessed. The operation targets Asian markets while supporting domestic value addition efforts. Rudland's Pioneer Corporation group employs over 10,000 people across multiple sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, logistics...
National Railways of Zimbabwe has criticized Plumtree Town Council for installing an unauthorized crossing along the Plumtree to Francistown line, stating the structure threatens operations and passenger security. The parastatal warned that individuals or organizations attempting such construction without approval risk damaging critical infrastructure and creating hazardous conditions.
Railway officials noted the unauthorized installation has left track sections susceptible to flooding, potentially disrupting freight movement through the vital corridor connecting Zimbabwe and Botswana. The operator emphasized its willingness to collaborate with municipalities and residents requiring legitimate access points, urging interested parties...
At least 32 people died when a bridge gave way at the Kalando copper and cobalt mine in Lualaba province after unauthorized miners entered the restricted site despite warnings about rainfall and landslide dangers. Regional interior minister Roy Kaumba Mayonde confirmed the casualties, while a government mining agency report placed fatalities higher at 40, stating that soldiers fired weapons to disperse the crowd and triggered a stampede onto the structure.
The mining support service SAEMAPE indicated ongoing tensions between informal diggers, an organizing cooperative, and legitimate site operators over military deployment at the location. Congo supplies most global cobalt for lithium-ion batteries, with Chinese firms controlling...
Zimbabwe has reported three malaria fatalities and over 1,000 new infections according to the latest health ministry surveillance data. The deaths occurred in Makoni, Chimanimani and Mount Darwin districts, while Mashonaland East province documented the highest infection rate with 407 cases, followed by Mashonaland Central with 283. Children under five accounted for approximately 125 infections, representing the demographic most susceptible to severe complications.
National figures show cumulative totals reaching 154,024 cases and 423 deaths since the beginning of the year. Dr Memory Mapfumo from the Africa CDC attributed the surge to increased mosquito breeding driven by rainfall and heightened exposure among communities engaged in...
Bulawayo authorities have issued a health warning following reports of suspected Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease cases, prompting calls for enhanced hygiene measures among residents. Town Clerk Christopher Dube urged anyone experiencing symptoms to report to nearby medical facilities to contain potential transmission of the viral infection.
The contagious illness primarily affects children below age five but can spread to adults through close contact with saliva, mucus, or blister fluid. Health officials outlined warning signs, including painful oral sores, skin rashes on extremities, elevated temperature, throat discomfort, fatigue and reduced appetite that typically emerge within three to six days of exposure. Residents should...
Sunshine School in Ibadan will serve as the venue for a Nigeria Olympic Committee-certified Sports Administration Course targeting key sports stakeholders nationwide. The three-day program, organized through Olympic Solidarity in partnership with the NOC, Dynaspro Sports, and the host institution, aims to equip directors of sports, officers, department heads, marketers, and games masters with essential management capabilities.
IOC-certified National Course Directors Nweri Emmanuel and Esther Oluwatoyin Aluko will facilitate the sessions alongside Project Officer Deborah Chidobi and distinguished speakers, including Prof. Fasan Clement. Participants will receive instruction on Olympic values, governance principles, and organizational...
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