Criminal Act stifles political debate: Veritas
The so-called Patriot Bill was widely condemned, but sailed through the Zanu PF-dominated Parliament and Senate before Mnangagwa appended his signature.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Jul. 22, 2023
Letters: Govt must seriously reconsider ‘Patriot Act’
Of greater concern is the law's potential to grant authorities excessive powers to curtail human rights.
By Amh Voices
Jul. 17, 2023
Mnangagwa signs ‘Patriot Bill’ into law
According to rights activists, the new law will muzzle citizens from speaking against the ills happening in the country.
By Garikai Tunhira
Jul. 15, 2023
Critics slam Patriot Bill
He said people found guilty faced a similar sentence to those charged with treason.
By Silas Nkala and Sharon Sibindi
Jun. 20, 2023
Of patriotism, Mahere and Zanu PF’s duplicity
ED and his regime are not Zimbabwe. We can attack them for all we care, especially if they trample citizens’ rights and choose to run down the country that we all love.
By Luke Tamborinyoka
Jun. 13, 2023
Senate passes ‘Patriot Bill’...Proposed law now awaits Presidential assent
“The Senate has passed the Patriotic Bill. The Bill will be sent for Presidential assent to become a law,” legislative watchdog Open Paly tweeted last night.
By Donald Nyandoro
Jun. 8, 2023
Anger grows over ‘Patriot Bill’
The ruling Zanu PF party used its majority in the House to push through the legislation, which must now be debated in the Senate.
By Kenneth Nyangani and Bridget Wadzanai Mavhimira
Jun. 5, 2023
Stir The Pot: Zim’s farcical aping of the Chinese
It is a law intended to curtail opposition leaders and activists from fraternising with diplomats.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Nov. 26, 2022
