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Analysis of the Constitution Amendment Bill: Part 2

Clause 2 of the Bill will confer on the Registrar-General the functions of registering voters and compiling and maintaining voters rolls.

By Veritas 2h ago

Analysis of the Constitution Amendment Bill: Part 2

2030 Bill: CSO petitions Mudenda

The amendment Bill was gazetted on February 16 and has since triggered fierce debate across the political divide.

By Garikai Tunhira Mar. 3, 2026

Ngwena loves Zimbabweans so much he refuses to subject them to elections

The Lacoste cabal is doing everything possible to avoid a referendum and is counting on the support of sell-out opposition MPs who have decided to put their stomachs first.

By Doctor Stop It Mar. 1, 2026

Ngwena loves Zimbabweans so much he refuses to subject them to elections

Torture, bombs, and mandatory bootlicking

Moreso, when the regime baulk at having a referendum to vote on the particular amendment of extending the vapid leadership of the octogenarian by two more years without going for elections.

By Doctor Stop It Feb. 22, 2026

Torture, bombs, and mandatory bootlicking

ERC slams proposed constitutional amendments

Under the proposal, the President would no longer be elected directly by Zimbabweans but responsibility will fall on the shoulders of lawmakers.

By Evans Mathanda Feb. 18, 2026

ERC slams proposed constitutional amendments

ERC slams proposed constitutional amendment to extend presidential term

In a statement, the ERC said the proposal lacks a factual and democratic foundation, arguing that it fails to take into account Zimbabwe’s history of disputed elections.

By Evans Mathanda Feb. 16, 2026

ERC slams proposed constitutional amendment to extend presidential term

Chamisa’s return is theatre of the absurd, no transformation

In essence, Chamisa confuses visibility for viability: his politics are rich in symbolism but poor in substance, leaving Zimbabwe’s opposition trapped in cycles of hope and disappointment.

By Wellington Muzengeza Feb. 13, 2026

Chamisa’s return is theatre of the absurd, no transformation

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