New constitutional bill tests balance between the perceived stability and accountability
Ironically, the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (2026), widely known as “Bill No. 3”
By Tendai Sauta
Apr. 14, 2026
CAB3 hearings fail democratic test, election watchdog says
THE Election Resource Centre Africa (ERC Africa) has added its voice to growing concerns over public hearings on the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No 3 (CAB3),
By Nunurai Jena
Apr. 13, 2026
ZGC merger proposal sparks outrage over gender equality concerns
Women in Politics Support Network director Sakhile Ngoma questioned the government’s intentions behind the proposal, describing it as a setback for women’s rights.
By Patricia Sibanda
Apr. 11, 2026
Gender, human rights commissions merger lawful: AG
The proposal has sparked debate, with the Zanu PF Women’s League urging a rethink over fears it could dilute focus on gender issues.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Mar. 18, 2026
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Political tension overshadows General’s death
The controversial Bill seeks, among other amendments, to extend Parliament’s tenure and that of the President by two years when they expire in 2028.
By Staff Reporter
Mar. 16, 2026
Minister opposes proposal to abolish Gender Commission
Government has gazetted Constitutional Amendment No 3 Bill, which proposes sweeping changes to the 2013 Constitution, among them extending presidential term limits.
By Brent Shamu
Mar. 12, 2026
Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill: Clipping citizens’ power
The Bill introduces a raft of changes, chief among them being extending the electoral cycle from the current five to seven years.
By Harry Wilson
Mar. 6, 2026
Gender Commission interviewed my enemies: Magaya
Magaya told the court, while testifying for his application for referral to the Constitutional Court on Thursday that the said complainants are not vulnerable witnesses.
By Desmond Chingarande
Feb. 21, 2026
Merging the Zimbabwe Gender Commission is step backwards
Clause 17 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe (Amendment) Bill, 2026 says: “This clause repeals Part of 4 of Chapter 12 of the Constitution, which establishes the Zimbabwe Gender Commission.”
By Nicholas Aribino
Feb. 20, 2026
