Empty stomachs, and a captive Parliament

It goes to the very heart of parliamentary independence, democratic accountability and constitutional governance.
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‘Zanu PF using financial power to advance one-party State agenda’

Other participants alleged that funds were being channelled towards splinter groups and compromised opposition leaders in a bid to destabilise opposition movements.
By Clayton Masekesa Jun. 20, 2026

Power before people: The dangerous push to rewrite Zim’s democracy

It is the supreme law of the land, created to ensure that power is exercised within clear limits and that leadership renewal takes place through democratic processes.
By Newsday Jun. 4, 2026

Voters hit MPs with court action over CAB3

However, self-styled Citizens Coalition for Change secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu dismissed the applications as “political peacocking.”
By Miriam Mangwaya Jun. 2, 2026
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CCC lawmakers meet over CAB 3 showdown

CCC chief whip Charles Moyo said the opposition party would use the meetings to deliberate on CAB 3 and determine its official stance.
By Kenneth Nyangani May. 25, 2026

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 May. 17, 2026
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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

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

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