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In a significant legal development, the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has ruled that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recognition of King Misuzulu KaZwelithini was unlawful and invalid. The court decision has raised questions about the legitimacy of King Misuzulu’s ascension to the Zulu throne. King Misuzulu KaZwelithini became the monarch of the Zulu nation in 2021 […]

HARARE, Zimbabwe – Former detective, Jaison Muvevi, who is accused of killing three people in Wedza last week, has been further detained by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) for further investigations. The investigating officer, Pisai Chikara, requested more time with the suspect, stating that they intend to take him to Wedza for further investigations before […]

A women’s rights organization in Zimbabwe is challenging a ban on sex toys, arguing that it violates their right to pleasure. The Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (WALPE) has filed a court application challenging the legality of a section of the Customs and Excise Act which criminalizes the importation of “indecent” goods. WALPE’s […]

All eyes are on Zimbabwe as the country’s Constitutional Court hears the petition lodged by opposition leader Nelson Chamisa in his bid to overturn President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s victory in the July 30 elections. Live Stream Coming Soon

A Zimbabwean man, 25, has reportedly been sentenced to 16 years in jail for raping his 12-year-old niece and infecting her with HIV. According to state newspaper, the convicted 25 year old also indecently assaulted the girl’s younger sister aged 9. The rapist, who could not be named in order to protect the identity of […]

A Zimbabwean woman went to get a High court to get a man barred from telling her he loves her, a newspaper says. Pinkie Makurumidze says she has never encouraged Allan Zirema “in any way” and has never been in a relationship with him, reports the Manica Post, which is published in Zimbabwe’s eastern city […]

Namibia is to launch a $30 billion lawsuit against Germany over genocide committed during colonial rule, when tens of thousands of people were killed, according to documents. The Namibian government has previously avoided demanding financial compensation, but it changed its stance as two indigenous groups filed a class-action suit in New York against Germany. The […]