MPs, money and the Constitution
Our Parliament is meant to be a law-making body that also serves as a self-regulating oversight institution over the other arms of the State.
By Rutendo Matinyarare
4h ago
A US$3,6m test of parliamentary integrity
Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has triggered a political storm after announcing a US$3,6 million “donation” to Zimbabwe’s 360 lawmakers for constituency projects.
By Newsday
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MPs who accept Chivayo’s offer must face graft charges
By now, the controversy surrounding businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s proposed US$3.6 million payment to Zimbabwe’s parliamentarians has moved beyond politics
By Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
4h ago
Why a referendum is necessary for Zimbabwe
Clause 4 of the bill will extend presidential terms of office from five years to seven years.
By VERITAS
Mar. 29, 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
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2026 budget: Zanu PF MPs whipped into line
The minister also introduced new taxes, including a 15% digital services withholding tax on global tech giants such as Google, YouTube, and satellite internet provider Starlink.
By Staff Reporter
Dec. 14, 2025
MPs push govt over NRZ revival amid mining boom pressure
“There are many things that we are pushing for as a portfolio committee,” Karikoga said.
By Freeman Makopa
Oct. 17, 2025
Mthuli’s taxes burden the poor: MPs
Another Zanu PF MP, Scott Sakupwanya, welcomed recent government efforts to reduce licensing requirements and remove unnecessary levies, noting that such reforms benefit start-ups
By Nqobizwe Thebe
Aug. 22, 2025
Zengeza East MP Chimbaira channels CDF allocation towards schools infrastructure development
Chitungwiza mayor Rosario Mangoma and Zengeza East legislator Goodrich Chimbaira commission an ECD toilet block in Zengeza East Constituency.
By GRACIOUS DANIEL
Jul. 16, 2025
