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The destabilising agenda of the US National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and its impact on the Global South

Established in 1983, the foundation was created to carry out openly what the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) once conducted in secret.

By Saxon Zvina May. 14, 2026

The destabilising agenda of the US National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and its impact on the Global South

Stand up, speak out: London calls for Zimbabwe on April 18th, 2026

Because Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB 3) is not a law. It is a chainsaw aimed at the roots of our democracy.

By Bongani Mangwane Tshabangu Apr. 14, 2026

Stand up, speak out: London calls for Zimbabwe on April 18th, 2026

Legislative gaps in implementing Zimbabwe’s media policy

Zimbabwe's democracy as a whole is at the crossroads. A vibrant, diverse and inclusive media serves as the bedrock of entrenching democracy and constitutionalism.

By Nigel Nyamutumbu Apr. 12, 2026

Legislative gaps in implementing Zimbabwe’s media policy

Zimbabwe’s constitutional amendment process risks losing legitimacy

Democracy thrives on the free exchange of ideas, including dissent. When citizens are intimidated or silenced, the process ceases to be democratic and becomes performative.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Apr. 5, 2026

Zimbabwe’s constitutional amendment process risks losing legitimacy

Section 328(7): The nation’s hope against 2030 madness

For a leadership born out of that extraordinary political moment, bending legal and institutional boundaries has often appeared less daunting than respecting them.

By Newsday Mar. 7, 2026

Section 328(7): The nation’s hope against 2030 madness

Zim has already tainted its constitutional amendments

The law is clear that there must be a 90-day window for parliamentary public consultations to allow the views of Zimbabweans to be heard and recorded.

By Tendai Ruben Mbofana Mar. 7, 2026

Zim has already tainted its constitutional amendments

Silenced for reporting: Zimbabwe’s war on the press

As a journalist of 25 years, I have reported on Zimbabwe’s democratic regression into a sophisticated authoritarian state.

By Blessed Mhlanga Feb. 21, 2026

Silenced for reporting: Zimbabwe’s war on the press

When the EU, US look aside

For the greater part of the last two decades, the US and EU unilaterally imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe.

By Paidamoyo Muzulu Feb. 21, 2026

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