Violence rocks CAB3 hearings

Opposition figures present included Tendai Biti, Fadzayi Mahere, Jameson Timba and constitutional law expert Lovemore Madhuku.

Rowdy Zanu PF youths shut down Harare constitutional amendments hearing

Journalists were trapped inside the venue, with some youths demanding the deletion of recorded footage.
By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 31, 2026

Live Blog: Public consultations on the Constitutional Amendment Bill No 3, rowdy youths take over City Sports Centre, and assault opposition figures

Part of the crowd attending Public consultations on the Constitutional Ammendment Bill No 3 in Patchway.
By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 31, 2026

Street protests loom after CAB hearings farce

Critics allege the outreach meetings have been dominated by Zanu PF supporters, with Parliament accused of sidelining dissenting voices. 
By Blessed Mhlanga Mar. 31, 2026
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Citizens cry foul as chaos mars CAB3 hearings

THE proposed Constitutional Amendment No 3 Bill (CAB3) public hearings descended into chaos across the country
By Kenneth Nyangani and Miriam Mangwaya and Nunurai Jena Mar. 31, 2026

ZANU-PF and the culture of blame

Following electoral losses, opposition supporters were blamed for undermining the ruling party. What followed was a wave of violence that shocked the conscience of the nation
By Jacob Mutisi Mar. 30, 2026

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 Mar. 29, 2026

Letter to my people: Twerking for the ZiG: Inside Zimbabwe’s descent into constitutional ruin

In a move typical of this "coup cabal," the government has responded with a "strategically bankrupt ploy" to appear as a "listening government".
By Doctor Stop It Mar. 29, 2026

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 Mar. 29, 2026