Did we shed blood for one man, one vote — only to surrender it now?
THERE is a suffocating air of desperation in Zanu PF. The language used in defence of efforts to cripple the 2013 Constitution has become shrill, toxic and abusive.
By Trevor Ncube
May. 7, 2026
Executive consolidation by constitutional disruption: constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No.3
The government justifies extending parliamentary and presidential terms as essential to mitigating election-related “toxicity” and fostering long-term economic growth.
By Tinashe Hofisi
Mar. 22, 2026
Constitutional farce unfolds
Such structural revisions would ordinarily require broad national consensus secured through a referendum, not routine legislative manoeuvring.
By Faith Zaba
Feb. 13, 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
A defining moment for Zimbabwe
The clause which states that the two terms will not apply retrospectively was carefully inserted as a sweetener, knowing full well that time will come to pass.
By Newsday
Feb. 11, 2026
The 2030 agenda: Zanu PF’s survival script, not Zimbabwe’s future
Zimbabwe’s 2013 constitution is unambiguous: the presidency is capped at two five‑year terms, no more, no less.
By Wellington Muzengeza
Jan. 18, 2026
No to ED term extension
The most compelling argument against any term extension lies in the foundational principles of constitutionalism and the rule of law.
By Genius Khatazile Mamwadhu
Oct. 27, 2025
Betraying workers' dream
Chinese investments have introduced additional complexities to Zimbabwe's labour dynamics
By Lawrence Makamanzi
May. 6, 2025
New labour body to champion workers’ rights in Zimbabwe
The newly formed body, established under the umbrella of the African Labour Society, seeks to deepen understanding of labour laws and promote knowledge-sharing
By Lee Musaidzi
Mar. 28, 2025
