ZHRC urges tolerance on Constitutional Amendment Bill
In a statement, the commission said both supporters and opponents of the proposed changes have equal rights to be heard, urging a respectful and robust national debate.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Mar. 19, 2026
Gender, human rights commissions merger lawful: AG
The proposal has sparked debate, with the Zanu PF Women’s League urging a rethink over fears it could dilute focus on gender issues.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Mar. 18, 2026
Women’s rights group oppose Zimbabwe Gender Commission dissolution
In a statement, Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) said the dissolution of the ZGC undermined both the spirit and letter of Zimbabwe’s Constitution.
By Natasha Ncube
Mar. 3, 2026
Of Mbare’s rot, stench and broken promises
Zimbabwe is not short of reports diagnosing urban decay. It is political will that is in short supply.
By Newsday
Feb. 3, 2026
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13 people in 1 room: Inside Mbare flats squalor
The population of the flats has ballooned to about 12 800, far exceeding their capacity of around 3 000 residents.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Feb. 2, 2026
Blow for 2008 torture victims
In response, ZHRC argued that it had no power to investigate the Chaona incident as a result of section 9(4)(a) of the ZHRC Act.
By Desmond Chingarande
Jan. 28, 2026
Transport ministry to blame for road carnage: ZHRC
In a statement, ZHRC noted that lack of a mass public transport system has resulted in pressure on pirate kombis, popularly known as mishikashika.
By Brent Shamu
Jan. 9, 2026
ZHRC flags ZBC radio licensing
THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has raised alarm over the compulsory collection of radio listeners’ licence fees, arguing that the practice undermines fundamental human rights
By Miriam Mangwaya
Jan. 7, 2026
A Constitution betrayed
This is happening despite the 2013 Constitution being hailed as progressive, introducing justiciable rights that are enforceable through the courts.
By Newsday
Jan. 6, 2026
