We love to dance at Mtetwa & Nyambirai. 💃🏽🕺 We’ve had a rough few weeks recently. So to let off a bit of steam we teamed up with @bustoptv to have a bit of fun and take up the #JerusalemaDanceChallenge. Watch the full video here: m.facebook.com/BUSTOPTV/vide…

Hi Crime Watch Zim, I would like to report an incident that I witnessed this afternoon at Harare Central Police Station. I witnessed a young man being suspend€d by his handcuffs, which had been tied to the wall. I was deeply disturb€d by what I saw. Even if a person is suspected of having committed an offence, there must surely be lawful and humane ways of handling them. What kind of punishment or treatment is this? No one should be subjected to degrading or inhuman€ treatment while in police custody. I am raising this matter because what I witnessed was deeply concerning, and I believe it deserves to be investigated. If necessary, I am willing to provide further details about what I witnessed. Hide my identity please. @PoliceZimbabwe

Today is DAY 44 since ~100 people were killed when a ferry operated by Mnangagwa's office capsized. Mnangagwa never visited to console the families. The families only got $100 and a coffin. No one was held accountable. RIDA's director is still gallavanting. Life goes on!

"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Ephesians 6:12

In my professional legal opinion, everyone who has received one of those cars has committed a criminal offence and may be liable to be imprisoned for up to 25 years in jail and to pay a fine of up to US$500,000. Read section 8(3)-(6) of the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act below and understand.

Does anyone know who the owner is of this awesome train bus?!? 🚂🚐😂👌❤️ Apparently it’s in Glenview. If so, please send me their contact details. 🙏

Journalist dies after being struck by Harare waste collection truck ‘Geo Pomona takes this incident with the utmost seriousness’ zimlive.com/journalist-dies-…

We had moments of joy before the heartbreak at the end. 💔 Well played boys. Taking the world champions down to the second last ball is no small thing. Let’s build! #ZimvAus

Always a vibe with @kwirirayi at the cricket. It was a hard fought match. 💔

Seven leading legal and human rights organisations have issued a joint statement yesterday condemning what they described as a sustained assault on the rule of law, judicial independence and access to justice in Zambia surrounding the country's general election. The International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute, the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales, the East Africa Law Society, the International Commission of Jurists, the Law Society of England and Wales, Lawyers for Lawyers and the Pan African Lawyers' Union said the developments, taken together, raised serious questions about security force conduct, the courts' independence and lawyers' ability to work without fear of reprisal. Among the incidents cited were the deployment of the Zambia Army during and after polling, reported irregularities in the vote count flagged by observers including a European Union mission, and the fatal shooting a day after the election of former Cabinet Minister Mutotwe Kafwaya during a security operation at a property linked to the opposition presidential candidate, whose death authorities did not confirm for five days. Perhaps most striking was the closure of Zambia's Constitutional Court, High Court, Supreme Court and other courts nationwide on 24 August, the penultimate day of the deadline for filing a presidential election petition. Police and military personnel cordoned off the premises on unsubstantiated security grounds, while the Chief Registrar's office had its email disabled, blocking electronic filings entirely. The Law Association of Zambia said it received no formal explanation and called for courts to reopen immediately. Lawyers involved in election challenges, including former LAZ president Linda Kasonde, reportedly felt compelled to leave the country over threats to their safety, even as Kasonde still managed to lodge a petition through the Chief Justice's personal email within the statutory deadline. The organisations also pointed to a pattern predating the election that they said had already weakened judicial independence, including the appointment of 40 judges in May 2026, months before the vote, and an executive-driven salary increase for judges that bypassed the constitutionally mandated Emoluments Commission. They linked this to the 2024 removal of three of the five founding judges of the Constitutional Court, which they characterised as retaliation for rulings unfavourable to President Hakainde Hichilema's own past legal interests. Days before the statement, the government also cancelled the passports of six individuals, including opposition figures, a former diplomat, an academic and a media commentator, a move the signatories said breached both the Zambian constitution and international human rights law. The signatories called on Zambia's government to investigate Kafwaya's killing, open an independent inquiry into the courts' closure and toll the filing deadline accordingly, publish a full list of election-related detainees, guarantee lawyers' safety and independence, restore the cancelled passports, and examine the legality of the judicial appointments, salary rise and 2024 removals. They framed the demands as necessary to bring Zambia back into line with its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, and several regional and Commonwealth standards on judicial independence and the legal profession. FULL STATEMENT 👇🏿 Joint Statement: Attacks on the Rule of Law, Judicial Independence and Access to Justice in Zambia Surrounding the General Election 16 September 2026 The International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI), the Bar Human Rights Committee of England & Wales (BHRC), the East Africa Law Society (EALS), the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), the Law Society of England and Wales (LSEW), Lawyers for Lawyers (L4L) and the Pan African Lawyers' Union (PALU) are gravely concerned by a series of developments in the lead up to and surrounding Zambia's general election, held on 13 August 2026. Taken together, the incidents outlined below raise serious questions about the independence of the judiciary, security-force conduct and accountability, election-related access to justice, and the ability of lawyers to carry out their professional functions without fear of reprisal. The undersigned view with grave concern that, on 13 August 2026, the Zambia Army and joint security task forces were reportedly deployed during and after polling, as well as reports by election observers, including a European Union observation mission, of serious incidents and procedural irregularities during the counting and tabulation, affecting the transparency and credibility of the election. On 14 August 2026, a security operation at a property linked to the opposition presidential candidate resulted in the fatal shooting of former Cabinet Minister Mutotwe Kafwaya; his death was publicly confirmed by the authorities five days later. On 24 August 2026, the penultimate day of the constitutional deadline for filing a presidential election petition challenging the election outcome, the premises of the Constitutional Court, High Court, Supreme Court and other courts all across Zambia were closed and cordoned off by police and military personnel, on stated grounds of unspecified security concerns that have not, to our knowledge, been substantiated. The email address of the Chief Registrar's office was also disabled, preventing petitions from being filed electronically, leading to a complete denial of access to justice. The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) publicly stated that it had not, at the time, received a formal explanation for the closure, its scope or its duration, and called for the urgent restoration of access to the courts. A significant number of opposition figures and persons associated with the opposition coalition have been arrested and detained, in circumstances that appear arbitrary and linked to their political connections and the election. This raises concern that the criminal justice system is being abused to stifle dissent and undermine the exercise of fundamental freedoms. The undersigned are further troubled by reports that lawyers involved in preparing or lodging election-related legal challenges have felt forced to leave Zambia, due to threats to their personal safety. For instance, Linda Kasonde, former President of LAZ, who prepared and electronically lodged a petition through the personal email of the Chief Justice of Zambia within the 7-day deadline challenging the validity of the presidential election result, notwithstanding the physical closure of the courts referred to above. These reports raise concern that lawyers were prevented from performing their professional functions free of intimidation, hindrance or improper interference, contrary to Principles 16 and 17 of the UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers referred to below. The Commonwealth Lawyers Association has separately and independently expressed similar concerns regarding the safety of lawyers following the election. The undersigned note with alarm a further escalation in the days immediately preceding this statement. On 11 September 2026, the Government of Zambia published the Statutory Instrument No. 1421 of 2026, cancelling the passports of six individuals, including opposition figures, a former diplomat, an academic and a media commentator, on unsubstantiated grounds of conduct said to be contrary to the interests of Zambia. The arbitrary cancellation of passports is contrary to Article 12 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and Article 22 of the Constitution of Zambia, which guarantee freedom of movement. Article 26 of the Constitution of Zambia further requires that any restriction of that freedom be authorised by law, and that the person affected be entitled to reasons for the restriction and to have it reviewed. Recent events occur in a context of reduced judicial independence in Zambia. In May 2026, three months before the election, 40 judges were appointed by President Hakainde Hichilema across Zambia's superior courts, reportedly the largest judicial appointment in the country's history. The timing of that appointment raises concerns, given its proximity to the dissolution of Parliament and the general election. Around the same time, judicial salaries were increased unilaterally by the executive, unlawfully bypassing the Emoluments Commission, the body constitutionally mandated to determine judicial remuneration. This followed the removal, in October 2024, of three of the five founding judges of Zambia's Constitutional Court, on grounds of misconduct linked to a ruling made some eight years earlier. Their removal appears to have been undertaken as retribution for decisions adverse to the President's own past legal interests, which would be a violation of the principle that judges may be removed only for reasons of incapacity or behaviour that renders them unfit to discharge their duties. Taken together, these actions seriously undermine the rule of law in the country, as they narrow civic space, severely limit access to justice and erode the separation of powers. They appear to be in violation of domestic constitutional guarantees, as well as several international obligations and standards applicable to Zambia. These include, among others: - The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, which protect the right to liberty and security, the freedoms of expression, assembly and association, movement as well as the right to a fair trial, to which an independent judiciary and access to a lawyer of one's choosing are foundational. - The UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers (Principles 16 and 17) and the IBA Standards for the Independence of the Legal Profession, which require states to ensure that lawyers can perform their professional functions without intimidation, hindrance, harassment or improper interference, and to protect them where their safety is threatened by reason of their work. - The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights Principles and Guidelines on the Right to a Fair Trial and Legal Assistance in Africa, which set out in further detail these requirements for the Africa region. - The UN Basic Principles on the Independence of the Judiciary, which reflect the further requirement of security of tenure and a fair, properly constituted disciplinary process before any judge is removed, as well as safeguards in the appointment process. - The Commonwealth (Latimer House) Principles, which recognise that an independent and impartial judiciary, together with an independent and effective legal profession, is essential to the rule of law and the proper administration of justice. - The Lilongwe Principles and Guidelines on the Selection and Appointment of Judicial Officers, which establish that the authority responsible for the selection and appointment of judges should be independent and impartial. The undersigned organisations therefore call on the Government of Zambia to: 1. Conduct independent, impartial and effective investigations into the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya, including the circumstances of the security operation and the delayed confirmation of his death; 2. Establish an independent and transparent inquiry into the legality of the closure of the courts in August 2026, and treat the constitutional filing deadline as tolled for the duration of the closure to preserve access to justice and ensure litigants are not prejudiced by the closure of the courts; 3. Publish a full, verifiable list of persons detained in connection with the election and its aftermath, and ensure everyone is afforded full fair trial guarantees, including prompt release or presentation before an independent court; 4. Guarantee that all lawyers in Zambia, including those engaged in election-related matters, are able to carry out their professional functions independently and safely, in accordance with the country's obligations and standards under international law; 5. Restore the cancelled passports pending a fair and transparent process consistent with international obligations and standards and Article 26 of the Constitution of Zambia; 6. Establish an independent and transparent inquiry into the legality of the May 2026 judicial appointments and salary increase, and the 2024 removal of the three Constitutional Court judges, and comply with international obligations and standards concerning the independence of the judiciary. Signatories: - International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) - Bar Human Rights Committee of England & Wales (BHRC) - East Africa Law Society (EALS) - International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) - Law Society of England and Wales (LSEW) - Lawyers for Lawyers (L4L) - Pan African Lawyers' Union (PALU)

🔸Did they ever catch the @ZANUPF_Official thug who stole @DougColtart’s phone and glasses? We need new leaders.🇿🇼

A month ago, the #MbuyaNehanda Ferry capsized in Lake Kariba. We went to the site to investigate whether the ferry was fit to be carrying passengers #karibaferry #mbuyanehanda

ZLHR BREAKING NEWS: On behalf of Hillcrest School in Mutare, we have filed an application at Mutare High Court, where we are seeking an order compelling Toronto Mines to immediately cease gold mining activities in Toronto in the once-scenic Christmas Pass area as this threatens the environment and the school and the learning setting for students and teachers also some residents living in the area. In the application, our lawyers Calexy Maunga (Jnr), Tatenda Sigaukeand Dorothy Mutungura argue that the heightened open-cast mining activities are causing significant disruption, disturbance and upheaval to Hillcrest School’s educational operations and the discharge of its mandate. Hillcrest School wants the High Court to order Toronto Mines together with other respondents who include Calvar House Investments (Private) Limited, Maxwell Chad, Rosa Villa Investments (Private) Limited and Golden Cube Investments (Private) Limited, to cease all excavation and construction activities presently being undertaken at Mt Sinai, Toronto and to demobilise and remove from the site all excavators, heavy machinery, processing equipment and other equipment being used in connection with the mining and related activities, pending the lawful authorisation of the operations. The school, which has been in existence for over 41 years, also wants Toronto Mines, Calvar House Investments (Private) Limited, Maxwell Chad, Rosa Villa Investments (Private) Limited and Golden Cube Investments (Private) Limited whether acting jointly or severally, and whether through their employees, agents, contractors or any other persons acting on their behalf, to be interdicted and restrained from carrying out, conducting or permitting any mining, excavation, crushing, processing, mineral recovery, heap-leaching or other mining-related activities at Mt Sinai, Toronto, including any further excavation of the land, stockpiling of excavated material or debris, or construction or use of mining-related infrastructure, without first obtaining all requisite statutory licences, permits, environmental approvals and other authorisations from the competent regulatory authorities.

🟦 During our 2026 #WhatYouthWant Leadership School, young people from all provinces of Zimbabwe participated in a session titled "Youth and Constitutionalism," facilitated by @DougColtart and @AdvMunhangu . ➡️#ConstitutionCulture is what we continue to promote among youth in Africa, and we believe that once young people are aware of their rights, they become active citizens. 🎯Watch and listen to parts of the presentation, and stay tuned for more. #YouthPower #WeKnowTheConstitution @NAYOZimbabwe @YetTrust @DeafZimTrust @NYDT1 @youth_invest @tafireitakaedza @GodsFlower_ @GlenDhliwayo @glanyline @tapiwa_chiriga @BorisCde @johncollinsZW @africaIYP @AUEUYouthLab @euinzim @GIZAfricanUnion @RetzlaffCh @Che_Guevara_ZW @NawagunaS @ngadziore @MalemaZw @LenonMount @ropamakumire @MakomboreroH @marko_muropa @namataik_ @_DASonline @DanaiDChirawu @nangozimbabwe @Zinasuzim @DougColtart @NicolaWatson13 @eva_tarie @ZimRightsLIVE @PhilFungurai @amnesty_zim @advora_1 @AnnahSande @gladyshlatywayo @Mhukatakunda

🔸Good day @nickmangwana, Why did you peddle lies in this tweet? 95 people have been found dead so far. Did yoi make up these numbers or were you given the wrong information? How can you be trusted as the official spokesperson of Govt when you can’t even share the correct data on the biggest public transport disaster in living memory? Why were you so obsessed with downplaying the enormity of the disaster? When will you apologize to the affected community and the nation at large for your gross negligence in failing to communicate accurate information on the scale of the tragedy? This is why we say you hate the poor. We need new leaders.🇿🇼

Death toll from Monday’s Lake Kariba boat disaster has reached 84, police have announced. Authorities say there were 77 survivors - meaning at least 161 people were on doomed boat with a capacity of 90. Police say search for more bodies continues based on accounts by relatives

Kariba disaster: Angry chiefs snub govt TRADITIONAL leaders in Kariba rural have accused government officials of “playing to the gallery” in their response to the Mbuya Nehanda ferry disaster as the death toll rose to 84 yesterday SUBSCRIBE subs.amh.co.zw/promo

Reports coming out of Zambia during these elections are highly disturbing. The 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State in DBN must discuss and condemn acts of political violence. Our region must uphold democracy. The boys club there must act now.

Brian Mundubile, Zambian presidential contender