Victoria Falls councillors purge sparks chaos 

However, Victoria Falls mayor Prince Thuso Moyo was unsympathetic, informing the trio that they would no longer be allowed to participate in council business. 
By Patricia Sibanda and Langelihle Nyathi Jun. 5, 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

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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CAB3: Zanu PF in last chance saloon

The roadshows were preceded by a tactical campaign involving the branding of public transport and erection of billboards at critical points on the country’s main roads.
By Nqobani Ndlovu May. 3, 2026

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

Proposed seven-year terms rare: Veritas

LEGAL think-tank Veritas has warned that seven-year terms for executive presidents have become rare globally and are often associated with authoritarian systems.
By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 13, 2026

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 Mar. 12, 2026

Violence as a strategy in Zim politics

WHEN the world is distracted, the baton swings more freely.
By Mukudzei Sibanda Mar. 5, 2026

May 2022 elections shadowed by violence and intimidation.

In the weeks preceding polling day, reports from Mashonaland Central indicated a sharp escalation in political mobilisation by ruling-party aligned youth groups and informal militias.
By Staff Reporter Dec. 30, 2025