Constitutional amendment No. 3: The scourge of state-condoned violence against those opposed to it
The attacks on respected civic leaders such as Lovemore Madhuku and Tendai Biti, the threats against other civic leaders who include Jameson Timba and Ibbo Mandaza, the banning of meetings
By Ibbo Mandaza and Tony Reeler
Mar. 13, 2026
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Madhuku sounds alarm on 2030 Bill
“A Bill may be challenged in the courts even if it has passed through Parliament and been presented to the President for assent,” he said.
By Brent Shamu
Mar. 9, 2026
Opponents to choose between ‘beatings’ or ‘abductions’
Madhuku has also received death threats over his efforts to thwart the pillaging of the constitution along with Constitutional Defenders Forum leader Tendai Biti.
By Doctor Stop It
Mar. 8, 2026
Bloody road to ED third term: Activists recount horrors of intensifying crackdown
A driver at the firm, requesting anonymity for security reasons, told The Standard he was assaulted for his association with a politician challenging the bill.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Mar. 8, 2026
Zim has already tainted its constitutional amendments
The law is clear that there must be a 90-day window for parliamentary public consultations to allow the views of Zimbabweans to be heard and recorded.
By Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mar. 7, 2026
The message: Resist 2030 and we will beat you up
Citizens have every right to meet, debate and criticise proposed changes to the supreme law.
By Newsday
Mar. 6, 2026
More death threats directed at NCA’s Madhuku
National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) leader Lovemore Madhuku has received fresh death threats, days after he was hospitalised following an alleged assault by suspected State agents.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Mar. 3, 2026
Constitutional amendments require open dialogue
Armed men allegedly stormed the meeting and assaulted attendees. If true, such conduct sends a chilling message to all who dare to question, debate or organise around constitutional reform.
By Newsday
Mar. 3, 2026
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Madhuku slams Mudenda, rejects 2030 Bill
OUTSPOKEN constitutional lawyer Lovemore Madhuku has dismissed Parliament’s public consultation process on Constitutional Amendment Bill No 3 as exclusive, biased
By Miriam Mangwaya
Mar. 3, 2026
