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2030 Bill a fraudulent exercise: Tyson

Recent reports linked Kasukuwere with a political comeback via Tendai Biti’s Constitutional Defenders Forum (CDF), which is leading opposition to the constitutional amendments. 

ARTUZ slams govt over civil servants’ wages claim

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has blasted government claims that civil servants are earning competitive salaries
By Nhau Mangirazi 12h ago

Zanu PF rolls out new arguments to back Mnangagwa term extension

Zanu PF on Wednesday advanced fresh legal arguments to justify a proposed constitutional amendment that could allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2028. 
By Janet Maforimbo 14h ago

Diaspora group demands referendum clause in 2030 Bill

Mangiroza said the organisation consulted lawyers who confirmed that amendments extending the length of time a person may hold or occupy any public office must be subjected to a referendum. 
By Silas Nkala Mar. 11, 2026

ED will not leave power: Vendors4 ED

THE Patriotic Vendors for Economic Development (Vendors4ED) has pledged to ensure that President Emmerson Mnangagwa remains in power beyond 2028
By Silas Nkala Mar. 10, 2026

Serious challenges ahead for Mnangagwa

Similarly, their support for Mnangagwa is not ideologically unconditional. It is based on what they can get out of him. They are likely to ditch him when he is no longer able to benefit them. 
By Justice Alfred Mavedzenge Mar. 8, 2026

Mafume: Harare water crisis now out of control

In a letter to the chief decretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet, Mafume admitted that the problem hadspiralled beyond the municipality's capacity to handle. 
By Gracious Daniel Mar. 8, 2026

EditorialComment: Mnangagwa’s credentials being put to serious test

Mnangagwa’s Zanu PF is pushing for the extension of the 83-year-old ruler’s current term that should end in two years so that he can remain in power until 2030.  
By The Standard Mar. 8, 2026

Bloody road to ED third term: Activists recount horrors of intensifying crackdown

A driver at the firm, requesting anonymity for security reasons, told The Standard he was assaulted for his association with a politician challenging the bill.  
By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 8, 2026