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The amendment that changes everything — and solves nothing

In a democracy, the people decide regularly and predictably. Term limits exist precisely to prevent power from redesigning the rules under which it competes.

By Jameson Timba Feb. 16, 2026

The amendment that changes everything — and solves nothing

Africa Day: Africa must stop watching history and start writing it

Why does a continent so rich remain home to so many poor people?

By Jameson Timba May. 26, 2026

Africa Day: Africa must stop watching history and start writing it

When representation is silenced, democracy suffers

Parliament does not belong to political parties. It belongs to the people of Zimbabwe.

By Jameson Timba Jun. 7, 2026

When representation is silenced, democracy suffers

World is entering an era of economic deterrence and we are not fully ready

At the same time, heightened tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have repeatedly triggered price volatility in global energy markets.

By Jameson Timba Jun. 12, 2026

World is entering an era of economic deterrence and we are not fully ready

Zimbabwe and the anatomy of a constitutional coup

The African Union has already recognised that constitutional amendments can, in certain circumstances, amount to unconstitutional changes of government.

By Jameson Timba Jun. 24, 2026

Zimbabwe and the anatomy of a constitutional coup

CAB3 and the politics of Acting Presidents: How a procedural amendment could reshape Zim’s succession politics

Parliament, rather than the governing party, would elect a new President within 30 days, while one Vice-President temporarily assumes presidential authority.

By Jameson Timba Jun. 30, 2026