A senior government official has called for a united national effort to combat drug and substance abuse, which he described as a significant threat to public health and national development. Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe emphasized the need for collective action, stating that no single entity could defeat the problem alone. He outlined the government's comprehensive strategy, which includes law enforcement, prevention, treatment, and legal reform.
The minister reported that recent enforcement actions have led to the arrest of over 32,000 individuals, with more than 18,000 people receiving treatment for substance abuse. He also highlighted legislative updates that now classify crystal methamphetamine as a dangerous drug and...
Zimbabwe and Zambia have pledged to remove all tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade, signaling a major commitment to deepen economic integration. The announcement was made by senior ministers during a bilateral business forum in Harare. Zimbabwe's Foreign Affairs Minister, Amon Murwira, stated that President Emmerson Mnangagwa has directed key ministries to implement measures facilitating this free trade initiative.
The ministers acknowledged that Africa lags behind other regions in intra-continental trade and identified this agreement as a step toward fulfilling broader African trade bloc objectives. The collaboration also extends to the energy sector, where both nations plan to modernize shared infrastructure like the Kariba...
Two players, Tawanda Maswanhise and Tawanda Chirewa, have left the Zimbabwe national football team's camp in the Middle East following a reported dispute with the coach. Sources indicate tensions arose from critical comments made during training sessions, which left several players feeling disrespected.
The conflict has created a tense atmosphere, with additional players said to be discontent. Defender Emmanuel Jalai was reportedly told he did not resemble a footballer, while veteran goalkeeper Washington Arubi was criticized for not listening. The situation has reportedly caused preparations for upcoming matches to become unstable.
Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander Phillip Valerio Sibanda will depart his position upon the expiration of his contract, concluding a tenure that began in 2017. His departure creates uncertainty regarding his successor and the future balance of power within the nation's security structures.
Speculation surrounds the appointment, with potential candidates including Zimbabwe National Army commander Lieutenant General Emmanuel Matatu and Major General Walter Tapfumaneyi. The selection carries significant political weight, as the military has historically been a central force in Zimbabwean politics, influencing leadership transitions and electoral outcomes.
The decision is viewed as critical for President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who must...
Over 850 families facing removal from a Harare estate have lodged a Supreme Court appeal, temporarily suspending their eviction. The families are contesting a High Court ruling which rejected their claim to the land in Msasa Park and Chadcombe. They argue the property was donated to a Zanu PF district in 2012, a claim the landowner, Msasa Park (Pvt) Ltd, denies.
The High Court found the residents had no legal standing to claim ownership based on an alleged donation to a political party not involved in the case. The judge also stated their claim was filed too late and contained factual disputes unsuitable for a paper application. Msasa Park maintains that it only offered a single stand for a party office and had delayed evictions for...
Senior officials within Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF party are publicly advocating for a constitutional amendment to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure beyond his current term. During a party meeting in Highfield, Harare, provincial chairperson Godwills Masimirembwa stated that Parliament should alter the constitution to facilitate this extension. Other party members, including Omega Hungwe and businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, echoed this call, framing it as a test of loyalty and a necessity for continued development.
For the amendment to succeed, Zanu PF must secure a two-thirds majority in both houses of Parliament, which it currently holds, and then win approval through a national referendum. The proposed change would remove...
The United States has withdrawn from the UN Human Rights Council and its Universal Periodic Review, a move signaling a retreat from international human rights accountability. This decision breaks with a tradition of participation and undermines the foundational principle of the review process, which is the universal evaluation of all member states under equal standards.
This withdrawal damages US credibility in advocating for human rights globally, as it avoids the same scrutiny it often demands of other nations. The decision also weakens an important mechanism for accountability. Domestically, the review process has provided civil society groups a platform to highlight issues like racial discrimination and immigration policies...
Newly released documents reveal the New York Police Department engaged in extensive and discriminatory surveillance using facial recognition technology. Amnesty International and the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project obtained over 2,700 records following a five-year lawsuit, which they state show the NYPD used the technology to monitor people based on racial and cultural profiling.
The documents indicate individuals were targeted for speaking a foreign language or wearing distinctive cultural clothing. The department also applied the technology to monitor political expression, investigating people who used protest slogans or appeared in music videos. Despite internal findings of high error rates that prompted the NYPD to stop...
A noticeable shift is occurring within the British royal family as its younger members increasingly turn to the courts to protect their privacy. Recent years have seen the Prince and Princess of Wales, along with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, initiate multiple lawsuits against media outlets. These legal actions, often focused on privacy invasion and phone hacking, mark a departure from the traditional royal policy of avoiding litigation.
This new approach carries inherent risks. The legal process can force the disclosure of private information through testimony and discovery, potentially exposing the very details plaintiffs seek to protect. Historically, a primary hesitation for the family was the fear of provoking negative press...
