Education is a basic human right. Education is important in the socio-economic development of not only citizens of a nation, but for the development of nations as well. The education sector in Zimbabwe has gone through some changes since the attainment of Independence in 1980. Currently, the sector is faced with numerous challenges such as […]
Themes Archives: Education
High number of torture cases in May 2006
May 25, 2006 : Monthly political violence reports
The month of May was characterized by a marked increase in the number of torture cases numbering 84 in the period. Twenty-seven students were arrested following class boycotts at Bindura State University and the police reportedly tortured 16 of the students. After a computer lab at Bindura State University was burnt down, around 80 students […]
More than 1,000 Human Rights Violations in February 2006, infant is killed
February 25, 2006 : Monthly political violence reports
The month of February was awash with violations of human rights which included the wrongful death of an infant. The infant was shot by a police officer in Marondera during a scuffle with gamblers and died at Parirenyatwa Hospital two days later. The mother of the infant was also shot in the process. The Human […]
Intimidation and violence against activists and students, as Tsvangirai is acquitted of treason
October 26, 2004 : Monthly political violence reports
The treason trial of MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai on 15 October, in which he was acquitted of charges of plotting to assassinate Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe was the focus of politically motivated violence in the month of October. Shortly before, during and after the court hearing for the acquittal of the MDC President, acts of […]
Youth supporting minister assaulted opposition, army officers abducted civilians
August 27, 2004 : Monthly political violence reports
Incidents that occurred in Zimbabwe in August show a lack of commitment by the Government of Zimbabwe to the implementation of the SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections. Intra-party violence between members of ZANU PF which resulted in high levels of politically motivated violence taking place in Makoni North (Manicaland Province) between 21 and […]