Zimbabwe Lawyers For Human Rights

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Zec withholds voters roll ahead of by-elections

Under the Electoral Act, Zec is required to give candidates copies of the roll soon after confirmation of their candidature.

By Mirriam Mangwaya Nov. 28, 2023

Zec withholds voters roll ahead of by-elections

Chitungwiza man arrested for Mnangagwa removal campaign

In a statement on Monday, the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) said Blessed Mhembere, 22, is being charged with subverting a constitutional government.

By Desmond Chingarande Nov. 27, 2023

Chitungwiza man arrested for Mnangagwa removal campaign

Mnangagwa gets ultimatum over violations

This followed complaints of human rights abuses and reports of alleged partisan conduct by members of the security forces in the discharge of their duties.

By Problem Masau Nov. 26, 2023

Mnangagwa gets ultimatum over violations

Patriot Act faces court challenge

The Bill was widely condemned, but sailed through the Zanu PF-dominated National Assembly and Senate, paving way for Mnangagwa to append his signature.

By Priviledge Gumbodete Nov. 9, 2023

CCC supporter acquitted in ED posters case

Dandajena was charged with destruction of political posters in contravention of section 152(1) of the Electoral Act.

By Rejoice Phiri Oct. 29, 2023

CCC supporter acquitted in ED posters case

Cholera scare: Harare residents threaten to sue

According to the Health ministry’s latest situational report, Manicaland has the highest confirmed cases at 616, followed by Matabeleland South with 133 cases and Harare (125).

By Priveledge Gumbodete and Vanessa Gonye Oct. 19, 2023

Cholera scare: Harare residents threaten to sue

Zesa pays US$19K to electrocuted boy

ZLHR reported that the child was electrocuted by some exposed electricity cables, which were left hanging dangerously low and within reach of people at his parents’ residence.

By Silas Nkala Oct. 10, 2023

UZ fees-hike protest duo acquitted

In September last year, UZ announced a staggering increase in tuition fees of up to 1 000% requiring undergraduate students to pay up to ZW$500 000 .

By Kennedy Nyavaya Oct. 4, 2023

‘End political persecution’, human rights lawyers tell govt as crackdown on opposition intensifies

In a statement on Friday, ZLHR urged the government to “create conducive conditions for citizens to enjoy their economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights”.

By Kennedy Nyavaya Sep. 15, 2023