Africa Zimbabwe Teachers' unions called a strike after rejecting an offer from the government, considered too low, which included a 20% pay rise, payment of part of wages in dollars, as well as subsidies on purchases such as cars and houses
Africa Zimbabwe The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission has called for the introduction of mandatory prison sentences for persons convicted of corruption in order to deter crime and overcome difficulties in recovering assets
Africa Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has enacted the legislation to permanently abolish the death penalty, passed by the Senate two weeks ago; there were currently over 60 people sentenced to death in Zimbabwe
Africa Zimbabwe The devastating drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon has left 7,6 million people food insecure; in the district of Chivi, Masvingo province, the inhabitants are now dependent on food aid distributed by the government and WFP
Africa Zimbabwe The Senate has approved a bill to abolish the death penalty; all that is missing for it to enter into force is the signature of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who was sentenced to death in the past and has since said he is against this practice