Zimbabwe court blocks live-stream of bid to stop Mnangagwa's term extension
If passed, CAB 3 would extend the president’s term by two years to 2030 and transfer the power to elect the president from the general public to Parliament.
By Staff Reporter
May. 19, 2026
CAB3 extends terms by two years. Here is what that does to your vote.
A constitutionally permitted 20% variance above or below that average was allowed meaning no constituency should have had fewer than about 22 100 or more than about 33 200 voters.
By Valentine Maya
May. 19, 2026
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
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
Law Society says some CAB3 term extension clauses unconstitutional without referendum
The Society said the drafters inserted a “notwithstanding” clause into Clause 4(2a) to override the ordinary operation of Section 328(7).
By Valentine Maya
May. 18, 2026
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Zanu PF cracks down on dissent amid term extension row
Despite reports of internal divisions, official party communication has maintained a message of unity, insisting that party leaders remain aligned on national development goals.
By Kenneth Nyangani
May. 17, 2026
The Constitution must the people, not MPs
Meanwhile, ordinary Zimbabweans are battling unemployment, collapsing public services, rising poverty, poor healthcare, and a lack of affordable housing.
By Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
May. 17, 2026
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
CAB3: A historic call for national unity, policy continuity and Zim’s prosperous future
This process is not an ordinary parliamentary procedure but a defining national moment that carries the hopes, sacrifices and expectations of more than 17 million Zimbabweans.
By Clever Marisa
May. 17, 2026
