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A generation that can move airlines must also move the nation

Hashtags trended. Comment sections were flooded. The campaign worked.

By Newsday Jul. 24, 2026

A generation that can move airlines must also move the nation

Constitutional amendments, lies, and the power grab

To understand the fallacy of this narrative, one must look directly at the specific architecture of Section 328(7), a clause designed precisely to prevent this exact scenario.

By Tendai Ruben Mbofana Jul. 14, 2026

Constitutional amendments, lies, and the power grab

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

Federalism call reignites constitutional debate in Zimbabwe

Did we shed blood for one man, one vote — only to surrender it now?

THERE is a suffocating air of desperation in Zanu PF. The language used in defence of efforts to cripple the 2013 Constitution has become shrill, toxic and abusive.

By Trevor Ncube May. 7, 2026

Did we shed blood for one man, one vote — only to surrender it now?

Executive consolidation by constitutional disruption: constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No.3

The government justifies extending parliamentary and presidential terms as essential to mitigating election-related “toxicity” and fostering long-term economic growth.

By Tinashe Hofisi Mar. 22, 2026

Executive consolidation by constitutional disruption: constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No.3

Constitutional farce unfolds

Such structural revisions would ordinarily require broad national consensus secured through a referendum, not routine legislative manoeuvring.

By Faith Zaba Feb. 13, 2026

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

The political logic behind Zimbabwe’s dangerous constitutional turn

A defining moment for Zimbabwe

The clause which states that the two terms will not apply retrospectively was carefully inserted as a sweetener, knowing full well that time will come to pass.

By Newsday Feb. 11, 2026