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21st April 2026 - Petition Delivered

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Published: 21 April 2026
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Demonstration at Zim Embassy plus Petition to 10 Downing Street

This article is timed to be published at 14:30 on the 21st April 2026 - some 30 minutes AFTER the full written Petition has been handed into the Door to 10 Downing Street - [10 Downing Street in London is the official residence and office of the prime minister of the United Kingdom, as the First Lord of the Treasury. Colloquially known as Number 10, the building is located in Downing Street, off Whitehall in the City of Westminster.]

Within this article is a link to the Full (and expanded Petition) - Including the House of Lords Debate on 15th April 2026 summary and links directly to their HANSARD Debate. 

As ZHRO we have had plenty of experience in Petition hand overs and an article back in 2025 summarises that - called "16 Events Not Out" We trust this one will proceed as planned.

The day will start off atthe Zimbabwe Embassy for 12:00 noon - to allow the diasporans to congregates, sing and generally meet old [and new] friends. Around 13:15 we will start the short walk down the strand and via Trafalgar Square - march into Whitehall - past Horse Guard's Parade, the DESNZ and other edifices of the United Kingdom's Government. Then to the entrance of Downing Street, where the security services will  check the ID's of the 6 Petitioners and only when satisfied, let us through the gates - then airport security type checks - then escourted by a Police Constable - and usually very friendly indded, and happy to talk about the history of the area! 

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18th April 2026 - CAB3 Protest

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Published: 19 April 2026
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18 04 2026 Zim Embassy HenryThe opinions below are from those ZHRO members who attended the well supported demonstration at the Zimbabwe Embassy from 12:00 noon until late! We have also collated many photos of the day (ZHRO Flickr PRO Account) - graphically recording the support and people who were behind this vital (non-celebration of:) Zimbabwe's Independence - 46 years ago on 18th April 1980 - so much potential then - but in practice NOTHING delivered - except endless promises and propaganda - carefully orchestrated globally but the MINORITY Zanu PF JUNTA!

A good number of ZHRO members attended - even those who will also attend the Demo-Petition (Delivery to 10 Downing St) on the 21st April 2026 - in just a few days time - with many in the diaspora - travel costs can be (and are) a deciding factor - so those who attend both - hat's off you you!

But as expected and warned by ZHRO there were Zanu PF disrutors on hand to try and break up the whole protest and demonstration - unfortunately (for them) the Zanu PF Minority just did not have the numbers!!

Chenayi on Twitter Chenayi at 10:40 am - 18th Apr 2026
""This is what happened …""

""We arrived at around 10:40 and guess who was waiting for us there … as soon as they saw us setting up they started getting speakers out and singing the zanu pf threatening songs""

  1. Tengesa uone mashura
  2. Pasi nemhandu etc

""A 'clash' (words were spoken etc) ensued we were [at thar time] outnumbered because the protest was still an hour and a half away from starting … thankfully we had notified the police in advance and straight after this altercation the police phoned me and I explained .. they came out in no time and diffused the situation. What was interesting is that according the police the guy in green is an embassy official. This diplomatic post must serve all Zimbabweans, not just the young not so young 4ED!!""

""Unfortunately prior to this moment the guy in the orange T-shirt pushed me and stomped my toes with his foot and started cursing at me … The really sad part is when Zimbabwe is truly free these ‘young’ women 4ED and zanu pf ‘youth’ league will also go back to enjoy their birthright.""

""We are all here in this cold country because of Zanu PF ‘s oppressive rule:  -- the 'Maths' is not matching"" - Chenayi Mutambasere

 Opinion: -- Why are Zimbabwe Embassy Officials involved in such 'tactics' - Even Ambassador Colonel Christain Katsande had the diplomatic good grace to conduct his "cheer-leading" efforts away from the protestors -
and is it not surprising that there are demonstrations?? When the 2013 Constitution is under attack by the illegal regime; But that's the point, they are illegal - Zanu PF have simply 'OCCUPIED' parliament without the votes to justify their claimed "Majority"

Note: This article is an ongoing project - lots more opinions to publish overthe coming days!

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Walk 4 Freedom Blackburn

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Published: 11 April 2026
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Picture2Participation in Peaceful Demonstration in Blackburn, United Kingdom

Date of Event: 28 March 2026

Location: Witton Park Arena, Blackburn, United Kingdom

On 28 March 2026, I travelled to Blackburn in the United Kingdom to participate in a peaceful “Walk for Freedom” organised by members of the Zimbabwean diaspora. The gathering took place at Witton Park Arena, where Zimbabweans from different parts of the UK came together in solidarity.

The purpose of the walk was to raise awareness about the ongoing political, social, and economic challenges in Zimbabwe. Participants expressed concern about governance, human rights issues, and the future of democracy in the country. The demonstration remained peaceful throughout, with individuals carrying Zimbabwean flags, placards, and banners displaying messages calling for accountability, justice, and reform.

During the event, participants engaged in discussions, shared personal experiences, and demonstrated unity in highlighting the situation back home. The presence of organised groups and coordinated messaging reflected a collective effort to bring attention to issues affecting Zimbabwean citizens both inside and outside the country.

My participation in this event was voluntary and motivated by personal concern about the situation in Zimbabwe. Being part of such public demonstrations reflects my political opinion and association with others who are critical of the current conditions in Zimbabwe.This article serves as a truthful account of my involvement in the Blackburn Walk for Freedom and is provided as supporting evidence of my political expression and activities while in the United Kingdom.

You Shall Not PASS - CAB3

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Published: 11 April 2026
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No2CAB3Joint Statement & Call to Action

Standing Together for Zimbabwe's Democracy: Two Days, One Voice

There are moments in the life of a people when history refuses to wait. 18 April 2026 is one of them. On the forty-sixth anniversary of Zimbabwe's independence — a day already freighted with meaning, sacrifice, and hope — Zimbabweans in the United Kingdom will take to the streets of London in a demonstration that carries the unmistakable weight of a second independence movement: not from colonial rule this time, but from the creeping authoritarianism that threatens to hollow out the constitutional democracy their forebears won.

At noon, outside Zimbabwe House at 429 The Strand — the symbolic seat of Zimbabwean state authority in London — demonstrators will gather in firm, peaceful, and unequivocal rejection of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB 3). Three days later, on 21 April 2026 at 14:00, a formal written petition will be delivered directly to the UK Prime Minister and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) — placing the diaspora's opposition before those with the standing to raise Zimbabwe's democratic crisis at the highest diplomatic levels.

These are not two isolated events. They are two movements of a single, sustained declaration: that the Zimbabwean people — at home and in the diaspora — will not stand silently as their constitution is rewritten against them.

Why CAB 3 cannot pass unchallenged

The organisers of the April 18 demonstration have made their position plain: they are completely against CAB 3. The proposed amendments, they argue, undermine the rule of law, weaken democratic institutions, and erode the rights of ordinary citizens. "This is not just a policy disagreement," one organiser has said. "It is about safeguarding the fundamental principles of democracy. CAB 3 represents a dangerous shift that must be resisted."

The banners will read "Zanu PF Must Go" and "Zanu PF regime STOP ......." — not the language of faction or party, but of principle. Participants describe the march as a peaceful but firm stand against governance changes they believe could consolidate power and reduce accountability; what many are calling, without hesitation, "constitutional backsliding."

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Pixels of Propaganda

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Published: 03 April 2026
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Pixels of Propaganda: The AI Fantasy, the Brutal Reality, and the Man They Could Not Silence

A full accounting of Zimbabwe's manufactured CAB3 "consultation" — the AI-generated lie, the beatings, the boycotts, the international condemnation, and why the photograph of Tendai Biti sitting in that dark hall is the most politically devastating image to emerge from four days of state-sponsored theatre.

Zimbabwe Human Rights Organisation (ZHRO)  https://zhro.org.uk/democracy 3 April 2026  ·  Freely reproducible with attribution

ZHRO has created a 3 part Report on CAB3 over the last 3 days - Access them here
PDF of this article -- Part 1 of 3 -- free to Download CLICK HERE
PDF of Two Headed Beast -- Part 2 of 3 -- free to Download CLICK HERE  SEE Article: Two Headed Beast
PDF of ERC Report - Decoded -- Part 3 of 3 --free to Download  SEE Article: ERC Africa CAB3 Report

SECTION I

The Fraud Begins Before It Begins

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ZHRO Strongly Condemns CAB3

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Published: 31 March 2026
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  • ZanuPF-Charade
  • Public Consultation FARCE

BitiZHRO Strongly Condemns ZANU-PF Violence and Sabotage of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 Public Consultations

31 March 2026 –London/Harare

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Organisation (ZHRO) unequivocally condemns the scenes of violence, intimidation, and blatant exclusion that have turned Parliament’s so-called “public consultations” on the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill 2026 into a shameful #ZanuPfCharade.

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The Diaspora Walks — And the Regime Listens

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Published: 30 March 2026
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  • Zanu PF propaganda
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  • Psychological Oppression
  • Zanu PF disinformation Campaigns
snapWalk for Freedom — Witton Park, Blackburn, Lancashire

The Diaspora Walks — And the Regime Listens

On 28th March 2026, Zimbabweans from across the United Kingdom gathered at Witton Park, Blackburn, to march peacefully against Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 and the Mnangagwa government’s “ED2030” agenda. What happened next revealed far more about the regime than about the marchers.

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ZHRO Proposes a Stronger Constitution

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Published: 24 March 2026
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Zimbabwe Human Rights Organisation ZHRO Limited
Policy & Advocacy Briefing
24 March 2026
Breaking Tendai Biti appears at Mutare Magistrates Court — 24 March 2026
Constitutional Crisis · Zimbabwe 2026

A Constitution for the People, Not the Party:
Why ZHRO's Model Constitution Must Replace Zanu PF's Stage-Managed "Public Consultation"

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Beatings - intimidation - Zanu PF at Work

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Published: 20 March 2026
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image10modernghana.com/news/by Mary Taruvinga

Beatings, intimidation as Zimbabwe (regime) bids to extend presidential term

HARARE — Professor Lovemore Madhuku struggled to focus without his spectacles, broken in an assault that shocked many in Zimbabwe when footage of his injuries was shared on social media. His lips were still swollen, and bruises lined his back, the aftermath of an assault he blamed on police-backed security agents who stormed a meeting of his opposition party in early March. The attack is among a series reported by groups mobilising against a proposed constitutional amendment passed by cabinet last month that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term.

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Witton Park - Blackburn

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Published: 05 March 2026
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  • Walk for Freedom
  • 2026 Spring Plans

Witton Park SMPlans are underway for the 1st 2026 Walk 4 Freedom

ZHRO Walking for Freedom starting in Blackburn, at Witton Park, where we had a glorious time last year on the 5th April 2025 (SEE FLICKR Album HERE) 

The walk is scheduled for 28 March at 9:30 am assembly time and 10:00 am starting time.

The finishing time will be announced in due course after consultation and agreement to the total number of hours for the walk. The MAP Route LINK is HERE based on Last Year's Experience! Please CLICK on the MAP IMAGE to enlarge

Please note that the walk is self-sponsored. Melody Phyllis Magejo will redesign & print the flyer for publicity. Let's all work in unison inviting others for the good cause to Free ourselves for a better Zimbabwe. 

John Burke and The Organizing Team: Phylis Melody Magejo, Dickson Chikwizo and Josephine Sipiwe Jenje-Mudimbu can be contacted for further details. We will continue with further updates. Stay blessed.

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Death Bed Regrets and Hope

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Published: 07 February 2026
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  • Death of Blessed Geza
  • Last Words of Geza

blessed geza biographyWhist researching Twitter/X for a support letter for one of our members, I came, perchance, upon the [litteral] death bed message (24hours ago) of Blessed Geza

Full Message:

Fellow Zimbabweans,
I come to you at this unusual hour, my heart heavy with sorrow. I am in pain that I might not see the new Zimbabwe after Emmerson, but I take solace in the hope that you will continue the faith for a free and prosperous nation - the Zimbabwe I fiercely fought for.

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Systematic Human Rights Abuse

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Published: 31 December 2025
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  • Intimidation
  • systematic human rights abuse
  • What Independence?
  • Military Dictatorship

zimbabwe police violenceHuman Rights and Rule of Law in Zimbabwe: A Systematic Breakdown

Zimbabwe's decline from a nation with constitutional protections and an independent judiciary to one characterized by systematic human rights abuses represents one of the most troubling transformations in post-colonial Africa. The erosion of the rule of law has not happened by accident but through deliberate policies and actions by those in power who view legal constraints as obstacles to be overcome rather than principles to uphold.

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Two Diaspora Groups

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Published: 17 December 2025
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  • Two diasporas
  • Zanu PF UK Must Go

No AuxillaI have another interest in the Zimbabwe diaspora here in the UK (see my websites: https://zhro.org.uk - https://z-dc.com - https://zexit.org and https://take2zimbabwe.org - https://gukurahund.info ) The regime in Zimbabwe (Zanu PF) is utterly corrupt and has for the last 45 years ruled with a 'fist of iron in an iron glove'. Abductions, torture, rape and murder (by the regime and sponsored by the regime) are commonplace - and partially designed (and "successfully") to completely and psychologically subjugate the population in Zimbabwe. So many Zimbabweans have fled this situation in the UK a great many occupy the "Zimbabwean Diaspora" - HOWEVER - I perceive TWO diaspora's: The First a ZANU PF regime 'sponsored' diaspora (including Zanu PF UK & Europe Ltd) who (probably) launder money for the regime - and seem to have a very cozy relationship with the UK Government (recent Lithium deals indicate too much forgiveness of the crimes of the regime)! The Second, I tend to represent - those who are seeking actual independence and democratic values within the Republic of Zimbabwe Please research these issues and the consequences of two 'competing' diaspora groups

This is indeed a complex and important topic. Let me research the current situation regarding Zimbabwe's political landscape, the diaspora dynamics in the UK, and recent developments in UK-Zimbabwe relations.

Based on my research, I can confirm your assessment of two distinct and competing Zimbabwean diaspora communities in the UK. The evidence strongly supports your characterization of this split, and the implications are profound. Let me provide you with what I've found:

The Human Rights Situation in Zimbabwe (2024-2025)

The documentation is overwhelming and recent:

Human Rights Watch reports that in 2024, Zimbabwean authorities undermined democratic processes, repressed civil society, weaponized the criminal justice system against critics, and security forces arrested more than 160 people including religious leaders, elected officials, activists, union leaders, students, and journalists Human Rights Watch. ZimRights documented 274 human rights violations across Zimbabwe's 10 provinces in 2024, affecting 8,279 people, with Zanu PF members identified as the leading perpetrators NewsDay Zimbabwe.

The pattern you describe—abductions, torture, rape, and murder—is well-documented and ongoing, not historical.

The Two Competing Diaspora Groups

1. The Pro-Zanu PF Diaspora

Zanu PF UK & Europe exists as a formal organization with identified leadership:

  • Marshall Gore (Chairman of Zanu PF UK & Europe)
  • Nick Mangwana (prominent spokesperson, UK passport holder)
  • Masimba Mavaza (UK-based lawyer and vocal Zanu PF supporter)

This organization has expanded into mainland Europe, establishing chapters in Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg (BENELUX), and has actively promoted Zanu PF's economic policies including land redistribution to diaspora members Newsofthesouth. They've facilitated 117 applications for farmland from UK-based Zimbabweans through collaboration with the Zimbabwe Embassy NewZimbabwe.com.

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Escalating Political Repression

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Published: 20 November 2025
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  • Torture
  • Where is Democracy?
  • Abductions
  • Repression

Job SZimbabwe’s Escalating Political Repression

Zimbabwe is experiencing a wave of state-sponsored human rights violations, with opposition leaders, activists, journalists, and student leaders targeted in a systematic campaign of arbitrary arrests, abductions, torture, and intimidation. Recent incidents include the firebombing of SAPES Trust offices in Harare, abductions of ZINASU student leaders, raids on opposition figures’ homes and offices, and the transnational detention of opposition leader Job Sikhala in South Africa.

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Zimbabwe in the Firing Line

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Published: 11 November 2025
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  • Solar Flare
  • High Energy Particles
  • Zimbabwe at the Centre

Solar Flare

No, this is not a new war - but it is an onslaught of sorts - from our local 'Yellow Dwarf' - Our Sun. A very large solar flare is on its way to Earth and NOAA scientists have produced this intensity map - and Zimbabwe is right in the middle!

So expect radio and GPS interference, mobile disruptions etc. see Dailymail - 11th Nov 2025

The sun erupted in a massive solar flare, the largest of the year, sending a wave of solar activity that could affect Earth starting on Tuesday. A powerful X5.1-class flare, capable of disrupting satellites, high-frequency radio and high-altitude flights, burst from the sun today. 

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Spies in the Diaspora

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Published: 09 November 2025
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  • Intimidation
  • Zanu PF Spies in UK

Victor ShepherdOne of our members today [9th November 2025] reported that after she appeared on a Live Chat on Facebook with Shepheard Yuda discussing the arrest in SA of Job Sikhala) that she recieved threats from Zanu PF Official and subsequently other unwarranted threats [see her post link here https://x.com/chiombach1343/ ]

Since we have written about Zanu PF UK & Europe before, {see article from August 2024 HERE} we decided to ask AI in the guise of Twitter/X's GROK facility the following question:

""The Zimbabwe diaspora in the United Kingdom are having a difficult time proving the crimes of the Zanu PF in Zimbabwe AND the activities of the regimes members in the UK and Europe. Last year we created an article about the activities in the UK of these "Spies" What additional evidence are you able to find on X and elsewhere to further establish this tactic by the regime to intimidate, or even assault those who have fled the regime in the past? [SEE our article https://take2zimbabwe.org/diaspora/zanu-pf-spies-in-uk ] ""

 GROK replied thus [https://x.com/i/grok/share/ ] and in full below

Additional Evidence of Zanu PF and CIO Intimidation Tactics Against Zimbabwean Diaspora in the UK and EuropeBuilding on the concerns raised in your 2024 article about Zanu PF's infiltration efforts in the UK—such as their March 2024 meeting focused on "partnerships" with diaspora organizations, unity behind Mnangagwa, and potential CIO involvement—recent searches on X (formerly Twitter) and the web reveal further instances of surveillance, threats, and operational presence by regime-linked actors. These build a pattern of transnational repression, where Zanu PF and its Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) extend intimidation beyond Zimbabwe's borders to silence critics, track activists, and discourage remittances or activism from exiles.Evidence from 2024–2025 primarily involves:

  • Direct surveillance by CIO agents in the UK: Confirmed operatives tracking dissidents.
  • Targeted inquiries and implied threats: Calls from regime proxies probing locations of high-profile exiles.
  • Propaganda and verbal intimidation via UK-based Zanu PF figures: Public threats against diaspora critics.
  • Broader warnings from human rights groups: Reports of intensified scrutiny and "strong-arming" of diaspora communities.

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Persecution in 2025

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Published: 26 October 2025
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croppedA briefing on documented persecutions of activists in Zimbabwe during 2025 (covering Jan–Oct 2025, with the most important incidents, patterns, legal framing, and quick recommendations). I pulled reporting from human-rights groups and multiple news outlets so you can use this as a short briefing or expand into a timeline/report.

Photograph:  from our meeting in Durham with Jenatry Muranganwa Chihota, Shepherd Yuda and myself - as reported in New Zimbabwe on 4th October 2025 Second Photo below: Full Meeting Participants

Executive summary

In 2025 Zimbabwean authorities continued a pattern of arrests, remands, and prosecutions targeting activists, journalists and protest organisers. Major actions in 2025 include (1) the arrest and prolonged detention of journalist Blessed Mhlanga (Feb 24 onward) for interviewing a critic of the president; (2) mass post-protest arrests around the 31 March antigovernment demonstrations with roughly 95–107 people detained; and (3) a wave of arrests/remands in October 2025 tied to planned marches and the prosecution of outspoken activists (including Godfrey “Madzibaba” Karembera). Human-rights organisations (HRW, Amnesty, CPJ) and international media have documented denials of bail, charges of “incitement” or “unlawful gathering,” and allegations of mistreatment. Human Rights Watch+2Al Jazeera+2

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World Day of Nonviolence

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Published: 02 October 2025
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  • World Nonviolence Day
  • Irrelevant in Zimbabwe

2nd Oct 2025On this World Day of Nonviolence,

Zimbabwe has an opportunity to reflect and reset.

Ending police brutality is not only a legal or political necessity—it is a moral imperative. Authorities must:

  1. Ensure accountability for abuses committed by security forces.
  2. Uphold the constitutional rights to free assembly, expression, and association.
  3. Train law enforcement officers in de-escalation and community policing rooted in respect for human dignity.

Equally, citizens, civic leaders, and faith groups must continue advocating for peace, dialogue, and accountability. As Political Activists in the diaspora we met to discuss Zimbabwe's deterioration on rule of law and violence towards any opposition of the ZANU PF.

We Say No To Violence and No to ZANU PF 2030 Campaign.

Other activists commented and GROK (X's AI produced a comprehensive October list of Zanu PF violence:

GROK October

Search: https://x.com/i/grok/

Many details emerge from real-time social media alerts due to limited mainstream coverage amid censorship. October 2025

  • October 17: Arrest of 11 Anti-ED2030 War Veterans
    Eleven war veterans, vocal opponents of constitutional amendments for Mnangagwa's extended rule, were arrested in Harare on charges of "incitement" and "unlawful gathering." They were reportedly detained without warrants, beaten during custody, and held incommunicado for over 48 hours before court appearance. Human rights groups allege the arrests were facilitated by state informants, including Mubuso Chiguno (a suspected ZANU-PF operative), who was briefly detained with them but released to continue targeting activists. No independent medical exams were allowed, raising torture concerns.
  • Mid-to-Late October: Abduction and Arrest of Activist "Traore"
    An opposition activist known as Traore (full name not publicly disclosed for safety) was abducted from his Harare home by unidentified men in unmarked vehicles. He was interrogated about anti-ED2030 networks, tortured (including beatings and electric shocks per unverified claims), and later "arrested" on fabricated drug charges. This fits a pattern of using criminal pretexts to sideline political threats. Traore's family reported threats to silence them.

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Walk for Freedom 2025 Event Report

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Published: 12 August 2025
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  • 2025 Walk 4 Freedom
  • Endurance Test
  • Determination

Brighton Pier at 5:30 amZHRO Walk for Freedom 2025 - Event Report

105km Journey from Brighton Pier to Hampton Court Railway Station

Executive Summary

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Organisation (ZHRO) successfully completed its 2025 Walk for Freedom on 10th August 2025, covering 105 kilometres from Brighton Pier to Hampton Court Railway Station. Despite challenging terrain and forecasted hot weather conditions, a dedicated group of participants demonstrated remarkable determination and solidarity in walking for Zimbabwe's freedom, completing the arduous two-day journey that included an overnight section.

It was not just those that attended the physical event either, so many had offered their support for this 2025 'Walk for Freedom' in the preceeding weeks and months by statements, ideas, testimony and the recognition of the purpose of this event - which started as an idea in 2016.

The 105km journey as described below, really comes across as much more than just a physical challenge - it's a powerful statement of resolve from the Zimbabwean diaspora community.

Event Overview
  • Preparations: A big 'thank-you' has to be made to Melody and Josephine who initiated a training programme of local walk events (see previous articles)
  • Start: Brighton Pier, 6:00 AM Saturday 9th August 2025 Finish: Hampton Court Railway Station, 4:00 PM Sunday 10th August 2025 
  • Distance: 105 kilometres
  • Duration: 34 hours (Walk continued by overnight walking)
  • Participants:  - first names at various stages - and recorded in the ZHRO register in full, plus mobile, e-mail and their residential locations in the UK
  • Navigation Aids: OS Online - with route planned & recorded by John in addition, on the walk assisted by Moses, Henry and most effectively, Kelvin Mhlanga
Pre-Dawn Preparations

The commitment of our participants was evident from the earliest hours. While the official start time was set for 6:00 AM at Brighton Pier, Shamiso demonstrated extraordinary dedication by arriving at 5:10 AM to prepare. Even more remarkable was Ettar's journey - having taken a night bus and arriving at Brighton Bus Station by 2:20 AM, showing the lengths to which our community will go to stand for Zimbabwe's freedom. A few others had organised stay overs with friends. But most extraordinary were Moses, Daisy and Alwyn - who had made plans but were ruined by a flight cancellation - meaning an arrival into the UK on Friday in the early hours! Plus a run from Manchester Airport to Brighton!

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From Promise to Peril

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Published: 07 August 2025
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  • New Thugs
  • New Dispensation?
  • Zanu PF Failures

police brutalityZimbabwe: From Promise to Peril

The Human Rights Crisis Under Mnangagwa

When President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga toppled Robert Mugabe in November 2017, they promised Zimbabweans a new dawn. They claimed they wanted to rid the country of the corrupt thugs who had surrounded the aging dictator and restore Zimbabwe to prosperity. Seven years later, that promise has proven hollow. Nothing has fundamentally changed – Mnangagwa has simply replaced Mugabe's corrupt network with his own.

The Continuation of Corruption

The international community has taken notice of Zimbabwe's continued descent into corruption under Mnangagwa's leadership. In March 2024, the United States imposed targeted sanctions on President Mnangagwa himself, along with his wife and other senior officials, citing their involvement in corruption and serious human rights abuses. The U.S. Treasury Department specifically accused Mnangagwa of protecting gold and diamond smuggling networks, directing government officials to facilitate illicit sales, and taking bribes in exchange for his services.

The names of Wicknell Chivayo and Kudakwashe Tagwirei have become synonymous with the kind of crony capitalism that has flourished under Mnangagwa's rule. These individuals, with their ostentatious displays of wealth, represent a system where political connections matter more than merit or legality. According to investigative reports, Tagwirei received treasury bills at favourable exchange rates while running the Command Agriculture program, epitomizing the kind of corruption that has become endemic under the current administration.

Infrastructure in Ruins

The evidence of this corruption is visible everywhere in Zimbabwe's crumbling infrastructure. The state of the country's roads tells a story of neglect and misplaced priorities. While billions of dollars disappear through corrupt deals, ordinary Zimbabweans struggle with impassable roads that hamper economic activity and isolate communities. The deterioration of basic infrastructure reflects a government more concerned with enriching its allies than serving its people.

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