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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 1h ago

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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

7 Judges. One question. Does Mnangagwa benefit illegally?

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

Ex-Nkayi MP attacks CAB 3, says Vision 2030 being politicised

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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

300,000 CAB3 Submissions. Parliament Has Not Said How Many Oppose the Bill.

The Children of God Cannot Agree on CAB3. Here Is What the Church Divide Tells You About This Country.

In contrast, ZIICC’s May 16 submission offered full endorsement of CAB3.

By Valentine Maya May. 18, 2026

The Children of God Cannot Agree on CAB3. Here Is What the Church Divide Tells You About This Country.

High Court set to rule on MDC 7 bail appeal Thursday

“The appeal was heard today at the High Court, with the State opposing bail,” Damba said in a statement released Monday.

By Boitumelo Makhurane May. 18, 2026

High Court set to rule on MDC 7 bail appeal Thursday

Rising public anger makes rushing CAB3 a growing stability risk for Zimbabwe and the region

The symbolism of the billboard burning is significant. A billboard is not a legal clause, a court filing or a parliamentary motion. It is a public-facing symbol of political messaging.

By National Security News May. 17, 2026

Rising public anger makes rushing CAB3 a growing stability risk for Zimbabwe and the region

Madhuku speaks on Zim’s new power grab

At the heart of the struggle is Constitutional Amendment Bill 3 (CAB3), a maneuver designed to scrap direct presidential elections and extend executive terms.

By Trevor Ncube May. 17, 2026