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Zanu PF goes for broke as CAB3 hearings begin
ZANU PF has ordered village heads to queue with their subjects to sign papers supporting proposed constitutional amendments thatcould extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure
By Nqobani Ndlovu and Kenneth Nyangani
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Editorial Comment: Constitutional integrity must prevail
For any constitutional amendment to hold legitimacy, the process must be more than a mere box-ticking exercise; it must be a genuine reflection of the people's will.
By The Standard
7h ago
Civil society warns of atmosphere of fear as hearings begin
Zicomo firmly asserts its concerns that the outcomes of the consultations are unlikely to accurately reflect the views and needs of the Zimbabwean populace
By Zicomo
7h ago
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Panicky Zanu PF goes for broke
The proposed legislation seeks to fundamentally alter the country’s democratic framework by scrapping direct presidential elections and transferring the right to elect the head of state to Parliament.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
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Mnangagwa term extension hearings begin
The primary focus of the proposed amendments is a provision to extend the president’s current term of office by an additional two years.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
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Mabiza’s ‘premature’ claim insults Zimbabweans’ intelligence
THE response by Attorney-General Virginia Mabiza to the Constitutional Court challenge against Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill is not just dismissive — it is revealing.
By Editor
Mar. 28, 2026
Constitutional vandalism, the politics of space in Zim
It is not a posture but a generational covenant. The constitution, for us, is not an abstract text consigned to dusty archives.
By Wellington Muzengeza
Mar. 27, 2026
Scramble to block ED2030 court challenge
ATTORNEY-GENERAL Virginia Mabiza is seeking to have a Constitutional Court (ConCourt) application challenging the proposed extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term dismissed.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Mar. 27, 2026
Mnangagwa silent in ConCourt term-extension challenge
In a replying affidavit, Zulu argues that Mnangagwa’s failure to file papers indicates he is not opposing the relief sought.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Mar. 26, 2026
