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War vets hit Mnangagwa again

The case relies heavily on Section 328(7) of the constitution, which prohibits any term-limit extensions from directly benefiting the current officeholder.

By Sydney Kawadza Jun. 7, 2026

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Mnangagwa’s CAB3 risks serious backlash

For constitutional law expert Lovemore Madhuku, the legislative path is clear, but the legal one is not.

By Sydney Kawadza Jun. 7, 2026

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7 Judges. One question. Does Mnangagwa benefit illegally?

In their court papers, the war veterans argue that Mnangagwa failed to fulfil his constitutional obligations in handling the Bill.

By Desmond Chingarande May. 19, 2026

7 Judges. One question. Does Mnangagwa benefit illegally?

Zimbabweans’s forced silence as 2013 constitution faces dismantling

Citizens who overwhelmingly voted for the Constitution in 2013 have not collectively insisted on the implementation of every clause.

By Jacob Mutisi May. 15, 2026

Zimbabweans’s forced silence as 2013 constitution faces dismantling

ED2030: Zanu PF ambushes villagers for signatures

CAB3 has sparked widespread debate, with critics warning that it can further concentrate power in the Executive and undermine democratic principles.

By Miriam Mangwaya May. 2, 2026

ED2030: Zanu PF ambushes villagers for signatures

Do the right thing, Mr President

After decades of paying for political excesses, the Zanu PF-led administration should, by now, understand the brutal arithmetic of legitimacy in global markets

By The Zimbabwe Independent Apr. 10, 2026

CAB3 hearing chaos fuels fresh referendum calls

Opposition groups and civil society warn that if the amendment proceeds without a referendum, it could undermine Zimbabwe’s democratic process and entrench Executive power.

By Miriam Mangwaya Apr. 8, 2026