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Mnangagwa 2030 bid in bizarre turn
In a move that legal experts describe as a startling abdication of legislative independence, the push to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term to 2030 has taken a bizarre turn
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Apr. 26, 2026
Anti-immigrant march in SA sparks xenophobic attack fears
Chairperson of the African Development Consortium, Butholezwe Nyathi, said Zimbabweans were particularly concerned about their safety.
By Silas Nkala
Apr. 23, 2026
Suspending elections casts doubt on the legitimacy of leadership
What he said gave credence to what many fear, but few have articulated so bluntly: that Zimbabwe’s electoral cycle could be under threat.
By Newsday
Apr. 23, 2026
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Tshabangu reveals 2035 poll suspension plan
The CAB3 proposes a seven-year electoral term that would extend Mnangagwa’s rule by two years until 2030.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Apr. 22, 2026
I will support CAB3 wholeheartedly if
So here it is. I will support Constitutional Amendment No 3 Bill (CAB3), wholeheartedly, enthusiastically, with all the civic spirit one can muster, if a few small conditions are met.
By Pikirai Gwizhikiti
Apr. 17, 2026
Fear cannot shape constitutional change
If citizens must speak under fear of reprisal, then the process ceases to be genuine consultation and becomes little more than a managed exercise in conformity.
By Newsday
Apr. 10, 2026
CCC divisions in Insiza trigger defections to Zanu PF
Factionalism and deep divisions within the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) in Insiza North are sparking defections to Zanu PF
By MUSA MAKINA
Apr. 10, 2026
Sengezo Tshabangu meets his match
Siso said Tshabangu had no authority to act alone as the CCC has no constitutionally recognised president or national executive committee supervising the process.
By Silas Nkala
Mar. 12, 2026
EditorialComment: The church has spoken
Mnangagwa declared: “The people have spoken. The voice of the people is the voice of God. Today we are witnessing the beginning of a new and unfolding democracy.”
By The Standard
Mar. 1, 2026
