Members Of Parliament - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Members Of Parliament

The Constitution must the people, not MPs

Meanwhile, ordinary Zimbabweans are battling unemployment, collapsing public services, rising poverty, poor healthcare, and a lack of affordable housing.

By Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi 12h ago

The Constitution must the people, not MPs

Premium

Protesters torch CAB 3 billboard as tensions soar

The burning of the billboard triggered swift reaction from the security apparatus, which reportedly harassed vendors eking out a living in the area.

By Nunurai Jena May. 13, 2026

Protesters torch CAB 3 billboard as tensions soar

A US$3,6m test of parliamentary integrity

Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has triggered a political storm after announcing a US$3,6 million “donation” to Zimbabwe’s 360 lawmakers for constituency projects.

By Newsday Apr. 21, 2026

A US$3,6m test of parliamentary integrity

MPs, money and the Constitution

Our Parliament is meant to be a law-making body that also serves as a self-regulating oversight institution over the other arms of the State.

By Rutendo Matinyarare Apr. 21, 2026

MPs who accept Chivayo’s offer must face graft charges

By now, the controversy surrounding businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s proposed US$3.6 million payment to Zimbabwe’s parliamentarians has moved beyond politics

By Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Apr. 21, 2026

MPs who accept Chivayo’s offer must face graft charges

Why a referendum is necessary for Zimbabwe

Clause 4 of the bill will extend presidential terms of office from five years to seven years.

By Veritas Mar. 29, 2026

Why a referendum is necessary for Zimbabwe

The political logic behind Zimbabwe’s dangerous constitutional turn

I argue that this Bill marks a clear break from the promise of Zimbabwe’s 2013 Constitution. That settlement largely imagined a future built on limits, competition and accountability.

By Phillan Zamchiya Feb. 13, 2026