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Whose constitution anyway: Whither the future of Zimbabwean democracy?

Constitutions became the guiding manuals on how post-monarchical democracies were to function.

By Richard Runyararo Mahomva 10h ago

Whose constitution anyway: Whither the future of Zimbabwean democracy?

The three-finger code: How Zanu PF orchestrated the hijacking of Zimbabwe’s constitutional future

These former liberation fighters, traditionally the bedrock of Zanu PF’s support, spoke out against the proposed amendments, arguing that they betrayed the very principles they fought for.

By Nunurai Jena 10h ago

The three-finger code: How Zanu PF orchestrated the hijacking of Zimbabwe’s constitutional future

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Chamisa fumes over Mnangagwa term chaos

Observers and opposition figures said the outreach meetings resembled Zanu PF district coordinating committee gatherings, with party youths allegedly dictating who could or could not speak.

By Miriam Mangwaya Apr. 3, 2026

Zimbabwe’s thuggish path to a perpetual presidency

The City Sports Centre in Harare has long been a venue for assembly, but on Tuesday, it became a theatre of the absurd—and the brutal.

By Freedom Chimuriwo Apr. 2, 2026

Zimbabwe’s thuggish path to a perpetual presidency

‘The People’ now talking in a big way!

The bottom-line is that the consultation process provided for in the Party’s selective understanding of the law has been carried out.

By Muckraker Apr. 2, 2026

Beyond legal question: Referendum as a democratic, political, decolonial act

In post-colonial thought, a people’s vote carries deeper meaning. A referendum marks the point at which citizens move from being subjects of power to its source.

By Phillan Zamchiya Apr. 2, 2026

Beyond legal question: Referendum as a democratic, political, decolonial act

History often repeats itself, sometimes very badly

They are viewed as appendages of their former colonisers. That is only if they are lucky to survive. Many had their homes burnt down and were forced to leave the country.

By Harry Wilson Apr. 2, 2026

History often repeats itself, sometimes very badly

Public hearings or public intimidation?

Public hearings are supposed to be spaces where Zimbabweans freely express their views on proposed changes to the supreme law.

By Newsday Apr. 2, 2026

Zanu PF likely to ambush Zim towards referendum

Participants expressed frustration over lack of accessible simplified information about the Bill, noting that many Zimbabweans remain unaware of its content and implications.

By Amh Voices Apr. 2, 2026