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Govt in panic mode over planned July 31 protests

“We have inquired what their charge is, but we have not yet been advised.”
By Miriam Mangwaya 1h ago

Constitutional amendments, lies, and the power grab

To understand the fallacy of this narrative, one must look directly at the specific architecture of Section 328(7), a clause designed precisely to prevent this exact scenario.
By Tendai Ruben Mbofana Jul. 14, 2026

EU data exposes Mnangagwa

This comes in the same week Mnangagwa signed Constitution Amendment No.3 Act.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu Jul. 14, 2026

Ex-legislator Dubeko takes Mnangagwa to ConCourt over term extension

In his application Sibanda cited the Parliament, the President of Zimbabwe and the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs as respondents.
By Desmond Chingarande Jul. 13, 2026

Ex-MP challenges Constitutional Amendment No. 3 in top court 

This application… is directed at the constitutional competence of an amendment that seeks to confer an incumbency benefit in the teeth of Section 328(7)
By Boitumelo Makhurane Jul. 13, 2026

Backlash over ED’s CAB 3 consensus claim

The President last week signed Constitution Amendment No. 3 Bill (CAB 3) into law after it sailed through Parliament.
By Nqobani Ndlovu Jul. 13, 2026

EditorialComment: CAB 3: Stability cannot be legislated

While party leaders have publicly celebrated the legislation, there are indications that some members harbour reservations about the process that produced it.
By The Standard Jul. 12, 2026

Why Zimbabwe must restore the people’s constitution

The enactment of Constitutional Amendment Act No. 6 of 2026, formerly Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), represents far more than another constitutional amendment.
By Jameson Timba Jul. 12, 2026

Ex-generals vow to fight ‘vulgar’ 2030 law

"Today it wears the clothing of constitutional amendment. The principle is the same: power has placed itself above the people."
By Staff Reporter Jul. 12, 2026