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There is more than one way to skin a cat

In this constitution, terms of office are five years and coterminous with the life of Parliament. The Bill elongates the electoral cycle from five to seven years.That's all it's doing, to elongate the election cycle from five to seven…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Patrick Chinamasa

Shepherd Bushiri rubbishes SIU of South Africa

Let the irrational SIU of South Africa be reminded of this simple, undeniable truth: I did not apply for my immigration status in South Africa.I applied through the South African Embassy in Malawi. My documents were submitted in Malawi, lo…

Published: 7 hrs ago | by Shepherd Bushiri

What is an election cycle?

An election cycle, sometimes called an "electoral cycle," is a well-established concept in electoral practice, which is all too familiar to students of electoral politics and electoral law. All countries, be they constitutional democracies…

Published: 7 hrs ago | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

Multi-party participatory democracy is not working in Africa. We must rethink!

Has Africa had a time when they introspected comprehensively as to why African countries never rose to the occasion of social, cultural, and economic development - a success story that punctuates African development? It is becoming a tirin…

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 19:43hrs | by Nomazulu Thata

Shona Adage: Children of a king can overnight be slaves in a foreign country

Mwana waShe muranda kumwe. This proverb is very befitting in the case of Chatunga Mugabe. Looking at him at the dock, you cannot help but sympathize deeply with his predicament. Mugabe's boy children were badly brought up. (Grace's upbring…

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 19:36hrs | by Nomazulu Thata

That's a nonsensical fabrication

The claim that it is "illogical" for government legal advisers to assert the President's term is limited to two terms is itself profoundly flawed and a blatant strawman designed to fuel misguided and dangerous propaganda.No credible voice …

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 11:26hrs | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

Zimbabwe: A cat that cares about tomorrow should not eat a pregnant rat

Wisdom is often hidden in simple sayings, and this proverb carries a depth that only thoughtful minds truly grasp. A cat that cares about tomorrow should not eat a pregnant rat is not merely about animals or survival instincts; it is a pow…

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 10:53hrs | by Unkown

The poisonous relationship between politics and corruption: Can it be cured?

Over the past decade, the Platform for Concerned Citizens (PCC) has continuously pointed out that the crisis in the political economy of the country requires more than another election, more than a forced transition within the ruling party…

Published: 22 Feb 2026 at 13:16hrs | by Ibbo Mandaza & Tony Reeler

When speaking in Geneva becomes a crime in Harare

The contrast is as stark as it is unsettling. In Geneva, the atmosphere is defined by a curated diplomatic silence, where the soft rustle of briefing papers and the measured cadence of human rights rapporteurs suggest a world of orderly a…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 19:39hrs | by Gabriel Manyati

Who is UN Watch

Just for clarity, Blessed Mhlanga did not make his speech at the United Nations, as many have tried to suggest; he was at a pro-Gaza genocide, Geneva-based international Jewish lobby NGO called UN Watch.UN Watch, as its name suggests, is a…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 18:45hrs | by Rutendo Matinyarare

No one elects 'Civil society' organisations

It is fascinating to observe the recent hand-wringing from certain continental quarters regarding the state of civil society in Zimbabwe. The sudden concern for our democratic space is both predictable and transparently self-serving. One m…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 11:12hrs | by Nick Mangwana

Why I support President Mnangagwa

After my recent opinion on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, many have speculated about my attitude toward President E.D. Mnangagwa. Some have labeled me as they wish.My position, however, has never changed - I have supported Presi…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 16:31hrs | by Tawanda Nyambirai

Ziyambi Ziyambi and the great constitutional election cycle deception

The law has a stubborn way of shaming those who attempt to subvert it.In the murky corridors of Zimbabwean politics, where semantics often substitute for substance, the latest pronouncements from Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Mi…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 14:23hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Africa's Negotiation Moment: Mediating Crises, Building Cooperation

Africa today stands at a crossroads defined not only by its crises but also by its capacity to negotiate them. From civil conflicts and electoral disputes to transboundary resource tensions and climate-driven instability, the continent inc…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 08:23hrs | by Rutendo Chisi

Mhlanga drifted from journalism into the turbulence of politics

As a qualified journalist myself, I was disappointed to see my dear brother Blessed Mhlanga drift from the discipline of journalism into the turbulence of politics.I listened carefully to his address in Geneva. One thing is certain — words…

Published: 19 Feb 2026 at 19:57hrs | by Levison Chambati

EU sanctions lift: A vote of confidence in Zimbabwe's reform path

The European Union's landmark decision to lift sanctions on Zimbabwe has sent a powerful signal to the world confidence in Zimbabwe's reform trajectory and its commitment to constructive engagement is growing stronger*.  For year…

Published: 19 Feb 2026 at 17:11hrs | by Godwin Nkatha

A presentation on The Constitution of Zimbabwe (Amendment No.3) Bill, 2026

𝘈 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 - 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 - 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦; 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘦, 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘡𝘪𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘸𝘦 (𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘕𝘰. 3) …

Published: 19 Feb 2026 at 16:53hrs | by 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘧 𝘑𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘔𝘰𝘺𝘰

How Zimbabweans will suffer more due to the 2030 Agenda

Amidst the regime's noise, the truth remains a haunting whisper. The formal gazetting of the Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill marks a dark turning point in Zimbabwe's democratic journey - or what remains of it. If you value …

Published: 19 Feb 2026 at 07:51hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe's constitutional evolution

EVOLUTION OF SECTION 95(2)(b) SINCE 1980: Claims that sections 95(2)(b) and 143(1) are term limit provisions created or introduced by or under the 2013 Constitution are patently false. Such claims not only distort the historical recor…

Published: 18 Feb 2026 at 18:06hrs | by Professor Jonathan Moyo

The hypocrisy in Charamba's attack on John Masuku

The recent post by George Charamba attacking the late journalist John Masuku exposes a troubling mixture of historical misunderstanding, hypocrisy, and political posturing. While Zimbabweans from across the political, media, and religious …

Published: 18 Feb 2026 at 18:04hrs | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans are languishing in poverty because of corruption, not a five-year presidential term

If a robber claims the longer he stays, the wealthier you'll get, there's a huge problem.When a robber tells you that the longer he stays in your house, the more property you'll actually have, then there is definitely a huge problem. …

Published: 17 Feb 2026 at 10:52hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe youths must resist the 2030 agenda

Zimbabwean youth must not remain passive while the regime continues to attack our democracy during the ongoing debate over the Zimbabwe Constitution Amendment (No 3) Bill.To prevent another coup disguised as a constitutional dress, Zimbabw…

Published: 17 Feb 2026 at 10:48hrs | by Leonard Koni

Why Zimbabwe's parliamentary-elected president proposal is not the same as the South African model

Where some thrive by creating darkness, the illumination of truth is essential.As political discourse in Zimbabwe gathers momentum around the possibility of further constitutional amendments, a specific proposal has taken center stage: shi…

Published: 17 Feb 2026 at 10:47hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

If those in power genuinely want continuity and stability they should strengthen institutions rather than extend tenures

Those who seek to implement unpopular changes often cloak them in seemingly legitimate causes.The rhetoric of "stability" and "continuity" has become the well-worn armor of the ZANU-PF regime, yet as the nation stares down the barrel of Co…

Published: 16 Feb 2026 at 18:05hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Charamba's pathetic attack on John Masuku only exposed ZBC as the new frontier of colonial-style repression

Often, the vitriol intended to destroy another serves only to expose the hater.When George Charamba, the quintessential architect of Zimbabwe’s modern propaganda machine, took to social media to exhume and desecrate the legacy of the late …

Published: 16 Feb 2026 at 16:58hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Edson Zvobgo: Architect of power, victim of politics

History is often cruel to those who craft the very cages they later find themselves trapped in. In the sunlit narrative of Zimbabwe's liberation, few figures are as towering, as enigmatic, or as ultimately frustrated as Edson Jonas Mudadir…

Published: 16 Feb 2026 at 09:30hrs | by Gabriel Manyati

It's easier to mourn you, Cde Bombshell Geza, than to heed your call to stand up for ourselves!

Truth carries a light far too blinding for a nation comfortable in the shadows.The ritual of repatriation has a somber, rhythmic quality in Zimbabwe, a cadence of grief that we have mastered over decades of burying the giants who once shoo…

Published: 16 Feb 2026 at 07:46hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Museum of African Liberation, the Data Source of Africa's Future

Standing tall and already 70 percent complete, the Museum of African Liberation is fast rising into the skies of Harare, not just as an architectural landmark, but as a powerful symbol of Africa's past, present and future. Conceived as a c…

Published: 15 Feb 2026 at 10:29hrs | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Indeed, democracy is expensive, Mr. Mangwana - but it is a price Zimbabweans already paid for with their blood

When the unjustifiable is dressed up as logic, it becomes an insult rather than an argument.Nick Mangwana, the Permanent Secretary for Information in Zimbabwe, recently defended Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, which proposes, among ot…

Published: 15 Feb 2026 at 09:54hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Extortion at Beitbridge border post Zimbabwe

Today I had an experience at Beitbridge Border Post that I believe deserves attention, not for drama, but for accountability and improvement. As a first-time user of the new biometric passport control gates, I was unaware that I needed to …

Published: 15 Feb 2026 at 09:47hrs | by Simbarashe Peter Mpofu

Beware of false heroes

To keen watchers of Zimbabwean politics, the few weeks which have gone by have been quite unsettling. There was a concerted attempt to use death to re-polish out and out quislings of imperialism in our past, all of them cleaned and scoured…

Published: 15 Feb 2026 at 09:03hrs | by Jamwanda

New ZiG notes will not increase inflation

THE local currency has appreciated against the dollar on the interbank foreign exchange market, benefitting from our prudent monetary policy stance, including optimal money supply and liquidity management, a market-determined exchange rate…

Published: 15 Feb 2026 at 08:49hrs | by Dr John Mushayavanhu

Constitution, time, development: Zimbabwe's defining equation

THERE are moments in a nation's life when the argument is not chiefly about personalities, slogans or the theatre of the day - but about time itself: how it is organised, how it is protected and how it is converted into national capability…

Published: 15 Feb 2026 at 08:47hrs | by Dereck Goto

Biti, Ibbo Mandaza wanted a 7 years NTA to rule Zimbabwe

Dear ZimbabweansDo you remember Tendai Biti, Ibbo Mandaza etc supported by Oppenheimers, wanted and still want a 7 years National Transitional Authority to rule Zimbabwe? They wanted the 2023 elections to be set aside. An "inclusive" NTA m…

Published: 14 Feb 2026 at 21:22hrs | by Linda Tsungirirai Masarira

A return to humanity: Reflections on the principles of justice and foundations of a just society

Yes Marcus Garvey, Rise Up and tell them….. only fools partake in other people's struggles!It is imperative for you to know that in life you may be having different struggles. Yours right now is way deeper. It is an ontological struggle - …

Published: 14 Feb 2026 at 11:14hrs | by Professor Brilliant Sigabade Mhlanga.

Zimbabwe remains among the world’s most corrupt nations while the elite amend the constitution to protect their looting

How does the protection of looting end up being framed as the national interest?The release of the 2025 Transparency International Corruption Perception Index (CPI) should have been a moment of somber reflection for Zimbabwe’s leadership,…

Published: 14 Feb 2026 at 07:33hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Amendment 2026 will deny Zimbabweans the vote, period, just as Smith did!

"BEWARE OF THE AD HOMINEM FALLACY IN THE DEBATE ON CONSTITUTION AMENDMENTS, 2026: Scoundrels, charlatans and misfits of society respond to SPEECH whose logic and facts they cannot disprove or match by DEMONISING and BESMIRCHING the SPEAKER…

Published: 14 Feb 2026 at 07:18hrs | by Wilbert Mukori

Attacks on Jonathan Moyo miss a fundamental point

The attacks on Professor Jonathan Moyo for now supporting President Mnangagwa miss a fundamental point: the greatest leaders in history evolved their positions as circumstances changed.Churchill crossed party lines twice when national inte…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 21:03hrs | by Nick Mangwana

The ad hominem fallacy in the debate on Constitution Amendments

BEWARE OF THE AD HOMINEM FALLACY IN THE DEBATE ON CONSTITUTION AMENDMENTS, 2026: Scoundrels, charlatans and misfits of society respond to SPEECH whose logic and facts they cannot disprove or match by DEMONISING and BESMIRCHING the SPEAKER.…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 13:58hrs | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

Zimbabwe's constitutional crisis exposes the reality of the 'prisoner of power'

When a prison is mistaken for a palace, a nation's tragedy begins.The approval of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 by the Zimbabwean Cabinet on February 10, 2026, marks a watershed moment in the nation's history.If you value my social j…

Published: 12 Feb 2026 at 18:51hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Legal threats rock Highlanders as Executive Members' Court move sparks governance crisis

Highlanders Football Club finds itself at a dangerous crossroads after two senior Executive Committee members reportedly threatened legal action against their own club and its elected Treasurer, Nkani Khoza. The move has sent shockwaves th…

Published: 12 Feb 2026 at 13:53hrs | by Ezra Tshisa Sibanda

Highlanders FC, How boardroom power struggles are tearing Bosso apart

The confusion, division, and growing chaos at Highlanders FC are not accidental. They are the direct result of sustained interference by certain members of the Highlanders Board, individuals who were never elected by club members and who a…

Published: 10 Feb 2026 at 22:41hrs | by Silent Echo

The constitution belongs to the people, and Zimbabweans must reject a backdoor presidency

It is dangerous when power rewrites the people's Constitution.A constitution is the covenant between the people and those who govern, designed to restrain ambition, safeguard citizens, and ensure that leadership is earned, not seized or ex…

Published: 10 Feb 2026 at 20:52hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

A nation that owes its 'survival' to a single leader is a nation on the brink of total collapse

I often wonder what future generations will think of us when they read how low we sank as a nation.In a nation that once prided itself on its high literacy rates and intellectual rigor, we have descended into a bizarre, televised theatre o…

Published: 10 Feb 2026 at 20:35hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwean police overpolice foreign registered vehicles

Last year, I travelled extensively across Zimbabwe using two different vehicles: one registered in Zimbabwe, the other in South Africa. The contrast in treatment was impossible to ignore. When driving the Zimbabwean vehicle, I passed throu…

Published: 09 Feb 2026 at 04:37hrs | by Anonymous

CIO targeted in ruthless reputational warfare campaign

In recent months, Zimbabwe has witnessed a strikingly consistent narrative emerge across multiple private media platforms. Nearly identical stories, recycled claims, and insinuations have surfaced repeatedly - often with no new evidence, c…

Published: 05 Feb 2026 at 19:46hrs | by Staff reporter

Gold, Blood and Silence: Violence Engulfs Filabusi’s Artisanal Mining Communities

Murder, violence and rape have become the grim order of the day in Filabusi, Insiza District, where artisanal miners, commonly known as makorokoza or oGweja, are accused of reigning terror over local communities. What was once a livelihood…

Published: 04 Feb 2026 at 22:23hrs | by Ezra Tshisa

Why Zimbabwe needs engineers at the helm

Zimbabwe's leadership crisis is not just political; it is profoundly technical. For decades, the country's executive suites, boardrooms and policy spaces have been dominated by chartered accountants, lawyers and political scientists. These…

Published: 28 Jan 2026 at 14:50hrs | by Staff reporter

Nelson Chamisa needs a spokesperson - and fast

Leaders the world over - particularly politicians in power or those aspiring to govern - live permanently in the public spotlight. Daily, weekly and monthly, public relations agencies, spokespersons and reputation managers craft social med…

Published: 27 Jan 2026 at 05:24hrs | by Staff reporter

Mukodza: A Chairman who isn't a Chairman

There is an African saying that the easiest way to earn a bad name is to help an ungrateful person. Manicaland Chairman Taanda Mukodza is that proverbial figure giving a bad name to the very people who hoisted him to his current status.Muk…

Published: 26 Jan 2026 at 16:33hrs | by Temba P. Mliswa

Opinion

Minister Mhona officially opens Harare Drive Extension Road

Mbare man jailed 40 months for stealing from employer

Shwi NoMtekhala have reunited

USA regrets Zimbabwe’s decision to withdraw from health MOU talks

Duo brutally assault of workmate

Treasury rejects plan to take over CAAZ legacy debts

Mucheke bridge 93% complete, fails compaction test

There is more than one way to skin a cat

Rising rentals squeeze Bulawayo families

Mabiza defends Zimbabwe at UN Human Rights Council session

Pedros launches 10 Zimbabwe outlets

CPJ demands release of Zimbabwe journalist

Mighty Warriors storm into COSAFA Cup Semi-Finals

No favourites: Police officer fined in road crackdown

Prophet Walter Magaya' property set for sale over US$500k debt

Custom Rolls-Royce Wraith heads to Zimbabwe

Opposition leader backs Mnangagwa term extension

Shepherd Bushiri rubbishes SIU of South Africa

What is an election cycle?

Man stabbed while relieving himself in a bushy area

SA-based ZEP holders face new challenges

Zimbabweans abroad dismiss Ziyambi's claim

Zimra officer in US$1 million smuggling storm

Man shoots ex-employee

Man jailed 20 years for raping minor

Father rapes, impreg­nates daugh­ter

Africa braces for health emergencies

Bulawayo rolls out twice-yearly HIV experiment

Gweru City Council issues 14-day ultimatum over refuse disposal

US$5 000 reward to bring back missing 4-month-old baby

Zimbabwe suffers first defeat at T20 World Cup

Zimbabwe rejects $350m US health deal, citing sovereignty concerns

Zimbabwe thrashed by 107 runs

Constitutional Amendment Bill to restore political rights to traditional leaders

Cowdray Park residents clamour for title deeds

Geza's funeral trip disrupted by school authorities

Mighty Warriors warned ahead of crucial Botswana clash

Warrant of arrest for Chivayo

Chegutu man jailed 6 years for raping niece

New AfDB Country Manager presents credentials - pledges expanded collaboration with Zimbabwe

Lawyer threatens legal action against Lynette Stactia

Multi-party participatory democracy is not working in Africa. We must rethink!

Colonisers concern over Zimbabwe's 'muted' civil society

Zanu-PF official wanted in South Africa over R15 million gold bust

Shona Adage: Children of a king can overnight be slaves in a foreign country

Man killed as shot meant for bull goes wrong

Blitz to restore order in Harare's CBD launched

Mumba confesses love for 14-year-old 'child abductor''

Mugabe's son to spend another week behind bars

Hippos invade Obert Mpofu's home in Nyamandlovu

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

The harder the Zimbabwe regime pushes citizens into believing economy improving the more unbelievable they sound!

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

Zimbabwe road carnage claiming 5 people every day

Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa

Warrant of arrest for Chivayo

Custom Rolls-Royce Wraith heads to Zimbabwe

Prophet Walter Magaya' property set for sale over US$500k debt

Opposition leader backs Mnangagwa term extension

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