Inside the scripted Parliament debate to extend Mnangagwa’s rule

The most striking feature of the Zanu PF strategy is the reduction of democracy to a timeline of infrastructure projects.
By Senior Reporter 15h ago

The farce of Lacoste’s term extension ploy

The bastardised parliament has long lost its integrity as it is stuffed by unelected charlatans disguised as members of the opposition.
By Doctor Stop It 15h ago

When representation is silenced, democracy suffers

Parliament does not belong to political parties. It belongs to the people of Zimbabwe.
By Jameson Timba 15h ago

Editorial Comment: The CAB3 farce and the death of debate

Parliament belongs to the people of Zimbabwe, not to any single party or faction.
By The Standard 15h ago
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Zanu PF sacrifices pro-Mnangagwa MPs

Sources revealed that the Zanu PF leadership, primarily through chief whip Pupurai Togarepi, has intercepted the Constitutional Court applications filed by citizens against individual lawmakers.
By Nqobani Ndlovu Jun. 6, 2026

Defiant MPs reject CAB 3

Their debate exposed divisions within the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) over the controversial proposed changes.
By Miriam Mangwaya Jun. 5, 2026

Zanu PF tightens grip ahead of crucial CAB 3 vote

In remarks that appeared to acknowledge concerns about vote-buying, Ziyambi urged party supporters to remain loyal to Zanu PF regardless of inducements from political opponents.
By Nunurai Jena and Silas Nkala Jun. 1, 2026

‘The big sell-out’: Tshabangu brews fresh storm

The CCC has reportedly halted its active opposition to the amendment Bill to enter negotiations with Zanu PF.
By Brent Shamu May. 28, 2026

CCC’s Tshabangu signals conditional support for CAB3

In a statement issued Tuesday through interim spokesperson Nqobizitha Mlilo, the Tshabangu-led CCC faction said it supported “the spirit and intent” of the
By Miriam Mangwaya May. 27, 2026