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The three-finger code: How Zanu PF orchestrated the hijacking of Zimbabwe’s constitutional future

These former liberation fighters, traditionally the bedrock of Zanu PF’s support, spoke out against the proposed amendments, arguing that they betrayed the very principles they fought for.

By Nunurai Jena Apr. 5, 2026

The three-finger code: How Zanu PF orchestrated the hijacking of Zimbabwe’s constitutional future

‘The People’ now talking in a big way!

The bottom-line is that the consultation process provided for in the Party’s selective understanding of the law has been carried out.

By Muckraker Apr. 2, 2026

Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 in Zimbabwe: Key criticisms and democratic concerns

Critics argue that the bill directly attacks the democratic principle of "one man, one vote."

By Bongani Mangwane Tshabangu Apr. 2, 2026

Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 in Zimbabwe: Key criticisms and democratic concerns

CAB3 drama: Uniform calls for 10-year term raise questions

In Kazangarare, the process allegedly went further, with some individuals removed from speaking queues if suspected of opposing the bill.

By Nunurai Jena Apr. 1, 2026

CAB3 drama: Uniform calls for 10-year term raise questions

Live blog: Day 3 of Constitutional Amendment Bill 3 hearing

Opposition leaders announced they were boycotting ongoing public hearings on the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), citing violence, intimidation

By Newsday Apr. 1, 2026

Live blog: Day 3 of Constitutional Amendment Bill 3 hearing

Opposition to boycott CAB3 hearings after violence, intimidation.

Journalists were also targetted, with the Zanu PF youths blocking them from leaving the venue and demanding that they delete footage from cellphones and cameras.

By Miriam Mangwaya Apr. 1, 2026

Opposition to boycott CAB3 hearings after violence, intimidation.

Rowdy Zanu PF youths shut down Harare constitutional amendments hearing

Journalists were trapped inside the venue, with some youths demanding the deletion of recorded footage.

By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 31, 2026

Rowdy Zanu PF youths shut down Harare constitutional amendments hearing

Street protests loom after CAB hearings farce

Critics allege the outreach meetings have been dominated by Zanu PF supporters, with Parliament accused of sidelining dissenting voices.

By Blessed Mhlanga Mar. 31, 2026

Street protests loom after CAB hearings farce

Hundreds throng Chitungwiza hall for Constitutional Amendment hearings

Some residents who spoke to NewsDay said they had arrived early to secure an opportunity to be heard, amid expectations that the consultations would attract significant public interest.

By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 30, 2026