SADC ambassadors congratulated Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa for conducting peaceful, free, fair, and credible elections in August. Led by Angolan ambassador Agostinho da Silva Tavares, the ambassadors expressed their support for Zimbabwe. Mnangagwa, the incoming SADC chair, emphasized unity among SADC countries. The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission declared Mnangagwa the winner with 52.6% of the vote, while opposition leader Nelson Chamisa received 44%. The opposition did not accept the results but did not legally challenge them. SADC EOM's final report stated the election did not meet international standards, and the EU EOM also found the election flawed, which the Zimbabwean government dismissed as biased.

The Private Voluntary Organizations (PVO) Amendment Bill in Zimbabwe has lapsed according to the legal think tank Veritas. The bill, which was vague, badly drafted, and potentially unconstitutional, cannot be revived following the dissolution of Parliament on August 22nd, prior to the general election. President Emmerson Mnangagwa had referred the bill back to Parliament for reconsideration, but since the Ninth Parliament was dissolved, the Tenth Parliament cannot be bound by its predecessor's unfinished business. Veritas suggests that the government should start anew if it wishes to proceed with the bill or consider scrapping it entirely.

The National 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence was launched in Hauna, Manicaland province, Zimbabwe, with calls for increased national budget allocation for preventing violence against women and girls. Edward Kallon, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Zimbabwe, emphasized the need for urgent financial support, international cooperation, and resources for women's rights organizations to achieve gender equality and combat GBV. Despite laws against GBV, enforcement challenges and discriminatory social norms persist, with significant economic impacts. The UN's Spotlight Initiative, funded by the EU, has reached over two million people and engaged 50,000 individuals in prevention efforts. President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa's commitment to ending GBV was highlighted, and the UN pledged continued support to the Women and Gender Minister Monica Mutsvangwa to accelerate progress on gender equality.

Job Sikhala, an official of the Citizens Coalition for Change, has been in pretrial detention for 482 days at Chikurubi Maximum Prison and is now seriously ill. He has high blood pressure and is passing blood-stained stool. Dr. Kondo examined him and recommended a colonoscopy, prescribing medication for his condition. Sikhala, who is facing charges of inciting violence, has been denied bail multiple times, with his detention being described as politically motivated by CSOs, the international community, and the opposition.

Switzerland has initiated a new bilateral cooperation programme with Zimbabwe, coinciding with the 175th anniversary of its Federal Constitution. The programme, spanning from 2023 to 2026 and valued at over $60 million, aims to support Zimbabwe in food security, health, social protection, disaster risk reduction, and governance. Swiss Ambassador Stephane Rey highlighted the programme's focus on smallholder farmers, market access, health services, democratic governance, and human rights. The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation will implement the programme, which aligns with Zimbabwe's National Development Strategy and addresses climate change, youth unemployment, and economic resilience. The programme also includes support for the arts and culture sector in Zimbabwe. Switzerland's development cooperation with Zimbabwe began in 1994 and has contributed over $100 million to the country's socio-economic development.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police, through spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, has warned against socially and economically destabilizing activities, assuring that the police are prepared to maintain order. The security situation in Zimbabwe is described as peaceful, with the police ready to support the Second Republic's developmental projects under the National Development Strategy 1. Crime statistics from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency indicate an increase in crimes against public safety and state security, with 65,173 such cases recorded in the third quarter of 2023. This increase follows political tensions from the contested August 2023 elections.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has approved the appointment of members to the Health Service Commission in Zimbabwe, aimed at improving the country's health delivery system. The announcement was made by Acting Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Willard Manungo. Vincent Hungwe is appointed as the chairperson, with Abigail Rugare Kangwende as the deputy. The commission includes experienced professionals such as Brigadier General (Rtd) Gerald Gwinji, Edward Makondo, Engelbert Mbengwa, Josephine Mwakutuya, and Mercy Sibongile Gwaunza, each bringing a wealth of experience from various backgrounds in health, law, and human resources.

The Zimbabwean government, through the cabinet, has decided to remove all unregistered artisanal miners along the Mazowe River to curb the spread of cholera. Information Minister Janfan Muswere announced the enforcement of this measure, along with other strategies such as community awareness, improved case management, and vaccination programs. The country has reported 894 new cholera cases between March 5 to 11, with a total of 98,585 cases and 4,287 deaths since the outbreak began. The government has also banned new mining claims and is working on the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill to improve the mining environment.

Fungayi Jessie Majome, the newly appointed chairperson of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission, was sworn in by President Emmerson Mnangagwa and stated that Zimbabwe is not the worst in terms of human rights violations. She emphasized the importance of respecting human dignity and shunning the politicization of human rights. Majome acknowledged the need for objective investigation into allegations of human rights abuses and the importance of improving the human rights situation in Zimbabwe. She highlighted the country's adherence to international human rights conventions and the cultural significance of human rights, referencing the concept of Ubuntu and the traditional opposition to the death penalty.