No secret ballot, no real democracy
Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi’s recent confirmation that there will be no secret ballot for the vote on Constitutional Amendment No. 3 is a calculated blow to the independence of the legislature.
By The Standard
6h ago
The Right To participate in legislative processes: constitutional obligation
PUBLIC participation in legislative processes is not a procedural courtesy but a constitutional imperative.
By Azaria Kutsanzira and Kelvin Kabaya
23h ago
Federalism call reignites constitutional debate in Zimbabwe
However, Ndiweni argued that devolution remains largely administrative and does not grant meaningful legislative authority to provinces or regions.
By Sharon Sibindi
May. 22, 2026
ED warns youths amid 2030 term extension tensions
“At the national level, I challenge you to rise to the assignment before you as the youth, under the 4th Chimurenga, with conviction and unflinching patriotism,” he said.
By Brent Shamu
May. 21, 2026
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Drama as war vets gun for Mnangagwa
The challenge, brought by six decorated war veterans and former opposition MP Prince Dubeko Sibanda
By Desmond Chingarande
May. 20, 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
Ex-Nkayi MP attacks CAB 3, says Vision 2030 being politicised
The discussion focused on Vision 2030 and the dynamics of changing the Zimbabwean Constitution in factoring this vision.
By Silas Nkala
May. 19, 2026
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Lawyers blow fresh holes into CAB 3
Parliament’s written public consultations on the Bill closed yesterday.
By Miriam Mangwaya
May. 18, 2026
300,000 CAB3 Submissions. Parliament Has Not Said How Many Oppose the Bill.
The figure has been reported widely as evidence of robust democratic participation. It is nothing of the sort,
By Staff Reporter
May. 18, 2026
