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The big Constitutional debate

ConCourt's Benign Mupungu Oversight: Including Section 95(2) in Its List of 10 Term-Limit Examples Proves It's Not One: Since the gazetting of the Constitution of Zimbabwe (Amendment No. 3), H.B. 1, Bill, 2026 on 16 February 2026, a though…

Published: 13 hrs ago | by Professor Jonathan Moyo

Zimbabwe will be more isolated and unstable if president's term extended without referendum

Shortcuts are usually "wrong-cuts" that achieve the exact opposite of the desired effect.The political landscape in Zimbabwe is currently dominated by a frantic effort to manipulate the supreme law of the land. If you value my social …

Published: 16 hrs ago | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

ConCourt's benign Mupungu oversigh

ConCourt's Benign Mupungu Oversight: Including Section 95(2) in Its List of 10 Term-Limit Examples Proves It's Not One: Since the gazetting of the Constitution of Zimbabwe (Amendment No. 3), H.B. 1, Bill, 2026 on 16 February 2026, a though…

Published: 24 Mar 2026 at 19:50hrs | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

How can people who rejected a president in two elections now want him to extend his term?

There are stories that can be believed, and there are those that even five-year-olds know to be fairy tales.The political narrative currently being spun by loyalists of President Emmerson Mnangagwa is as audacious as it is intellectually d…

Published: 23 Mar 2026 at 21:27hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabweans in the Diaspora: Objection of the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3

Dear Clerk of Parliament and Honourable Members of Parliament,We, the Zimbabweans living in the Diaspora, write to you with deep concern and firm conviction regarding Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3. We strongly reject this proposed am…

Published: 22 Mar 2026 at 12:02hrs | by Zimbabweans in the Diaspora

Isn't it hard being a sycophant? What if the President says these constitutional amendments are nonsensical?

The world of blind support can be a circus!There is a particular kind of intellectual gymnastics required to be a professional sycophant, and lately, the performance has become truly exhausting to watch. If you value my social justice…

Published: 22 Mar 2026 at 11:24hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Is this the end of the Prince Edward Rugby Festival?

There is an unsettling silence surrounding the 2026 edition of the Prince Edward School Rugby Festival and for many, that silence is louder than any final whistle.For years, this festival has not just been a sporting event, but a national …

Published: 22 Mar 2026 at 11:21hrs | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

We need new leaders

Many Zimbabweans who live all over the world want to return home and contribute to the development of their country, but they continue to have doubts about this regime's commitment to upholding property rights and the rule of law given how…

Published: 22 Mar 2026 at 11:17hrs | by Leonard Koni

Zimbabwe exorbitant fuel price hikes expose ethanol blending as nothing more than a get-rich-quick scheme

The most effective con relies on a simple trick: making the victim believe they are the one benefiting.The recent spike in fuel prices across Zimbabwe has once again laid bare the structural rot within our energy sector. If you value …

Published: 22 Mar 2026 at 11:14hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

So what will Zimbabweans do when they're still poor by 2030?

Faith is good, but blind faith is dangerous.The countdown to 2030 has begun in earnest, and for the average Zimbabwean, it feels less like a march toward prosperity and more like a high-speed chase toward a brick wall.If you value my socia…

Published: 22 Mar 2026 at 10:40hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Why Zimbabwe's Retired Generals are drawing a line at 2028

In the high-stakes theatre of Zimbabwean politics, silence is rarely empty; it is usually heavy with the scent of gunpowder and historical memory. For months, a quiet but perceptible tremor has been radiating from the senior ranks of…

Published: 18 Mar 2026 at 06:20hrs | by Gabriel Manyati

Why did we fight Smith if building roads, bridges and dams is exceptional leadership worthy of life presidency?

Trivializing a national constitution is an attack on the nation itself. The foundational essence of a nation is its Constitution. If you value my social justice advocacy and writing, please consider a financial contribution to ke…

Published: 16 Mar 2026 at 13:47hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Concern Regarding the Use of a Non-Zimbabwean City Image on the National AI Strategy Document

Hon. Tatenda MaveteraMinister of ICT, Postal and Courier ServicesGovernment of ZimbabweHarare, ZimbabweSubject: Concern Regarding the Use of a Non-Zimbabwean City Image on the National AI Strategy DocumentDear Honourable Minister,I am writ…

Published: 16 Mar 2026 at 13:28hrs | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

ZAPU - Call for robust accountability measures in Health

While ZANU-PF is busy tearing apart our constitution to consolidate its ill-gotten wealth and power through the most brazen corruption and scandals, Zimbabwe's healthcare system is on life support, crippled by corruption and neglect. …

Published: 16 Mar 2026 at 13:23hrs | by Dr Bekithemba Bulle

Muchena's use of lies is neither revolutionary nor constitutional

Air Marshal (Retired) Henry Muchena - and the unnamed co-authors, alleged retired generals and senior civil servants said to be ex-combatants who cowardly remain incognito behind his 15 March 2026 letter - are correct that the liberation s…

Published: 15 Mar 2026 at 17:32hrs | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

The removal of direct presidential elections is an unforgivable betrayal of the liberation struggle

When personal greed overrides collective national sacrifice.The current discourse surrounding the Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill has focused heavily on the provision to extend the presidential term.If you value my social justice adv…

Published: 13 Mar 2026 at 06:10hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Has Paul Mangwana already forgotten what the constitution he helped draft says?

The game of smoke and mirrors continues to play out in Zimbabwe.The spectacle witnessed at the ZANU-PF headquarters during today's press conference was nothing short of a masterclass in political amnesia.If you value my social justice advo…

Published: 11 Mar 2026 at 20:33hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe’s persecution of Blessed Mhlanga is more damaging to national interests than any speech

There are times when not reacting is the highest form of maturity.The hallmark of a self-assured and truly democratic state is its ability to withstand criticism without reaching for the handcuffs.If you value my social justice advocacy a…

Published: 11 Mar 2026 at 11:00hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

ZANU‑PF and ANC‑South Africa are a bird with two wings

It sounds stupid to describe ZANU‑PF and ANC as a bird with two wings, an obvious fact. But reading my arguments will elaborate on what I really mean. Mr Marapira, in his wisdom or lack of it, makes it clear that he does not know how viole…

Published: 07 Mar 2026 at 00:14hrs | by Nomazulu Thata

Advocate Method Ndlovu's ugly saga

Regarding the profoundly unprofessional and unethical letter dated 5 March 2026, purportedly authored by Advocate Method Ndlovu (@Gatsheniadv) and enthusiastically circulated by those who have either posted it, for example: An interes…

Published: 06 Mar 2026 at 16:35hrs | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

Charisma, collapse and the Zanu-PF machine in control

Zimbabwe's opposition democratic struggle today is defined less by institutions than by the illusion of opposition, a spectacle choreographed around the charisma of Nelson Chamisa.In him, the continent's recurring tragedy of personality-dr…

Published: 05 Mar 2026 at 15:12hrs | by Wellington Muzengeza

Zimbabwe's fuel price deception: Using Middle East wars to hide domestic tax greed

Our government has perfected the art of blaming foreign factors for its own failures.The latest announcement by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority regarding petroleum prices for March 2026 is a bitter pill for a nation already gaspin…

Published: 05 Mar 2026 at 07:06hrs | by Tendai Mbofana

Zimbabwe’s fuel price deception: Using Middle East wars to hide domestic tax greed

Our government has perfected the art of blaming foreign factors for its own failures.The latest announcement by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority regarding petroleum prices for March 2026 is a bitter pill for a nation already gaspin…

Published: 05 Mar 2026 at 06:59hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

For those of us who follow USA journalist Tucker Carlson

We branded him a right‑wing MAGA racist! How wrong we’ve been! He is now the voice of reason in America. What he has done in educating the apolitical America is amazing. He braves the wrath of the Zionist movement and criticizes Trump’s ad…

Published: 05 Mar 2026 at 05:15hrs | by Nomazulu Thata

Why he dislikes Kasukuwere

Ndopane muroyi mukuru ipapo. To me, this isn't coming as a surprise. In 2018, Hon Kasukuwere came back to Zimbabwe at the behest of ED Mnangagwa to kill the alliance that we were negotiating between MDC-A and NPF. We had a nation…

Published: 04 Mar 2026 at 16:07hrs | by Mawarire Mbizvo Jealousy

Even an amateur can drill a borehole; so what is so special to justify a term extension?

This would have been a joke, had it not been so tragic. The political atmosphere in Zimbabwe has become saturated with a singular, repetitive chant that seems to drown out the lived realities of millions. If you value my social j…

Published: 02 Mar 2026 at 20:05hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Jonathan Moyo 'a devil incarnate'

Jonathan Moyo was once called 'a devil incarnate' by the late former President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, for appointing editors of state-owned newspapers who had previously worked for independent media and were critical of Zanu-PF.Moyo i…

Published: 02 Mar 2026 at 19:48hrs | by Leonard Koni

The Madhuku assault and Zimbabwe's geopolitics of self-sabotage

Today's brutal assault on Professor Lovemore Madhuku, President of the National Constitutional Assembly, and members of his party leaves permanent scars not only on their bodies, but on the Republic itself.Madhuku and his colleagues were a…

Published: 02 Mar 2026 at 16:14hrs | by Dr.Phillan Zamchiya

Politics of regime-change within regime continuity

Looking at recent US-induced events and developments in Venezuela, and now in Iran, it should be clear to everyone that US Global Policy is war-based and driven, but LIMITED WAR! America cannot afford a long drawn-out conflict, and the Rus…

Published: 01 Mar 2026 at 13:26hrs | by Jamwanda

Why are we no longer taking responsibility for our actions but choosing to blame others for the consequences?

Every action has an equal and often devastating opposite reaction.The spectacle currently unfolding in a Los Angeles courtroom - where a twenty-year-old woman named Kaley G.M. sits as the face of a massive litigation effort against tech gi…

Published: 27 Feb 2026 at 18:30hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Universal adult suffrage does not mean 1 person, 1 vote for 1 person

Mbali Thethani (Journalist) SABC NEWSMr Biti, thank you so much, for your time this evening here on SABC News. Let's start off here and get your view. What is your reaction to this proposal that seeks to amend the electoral cycle for Zimba…

Published: 27 Feb 2026 at 10:31hrs | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

'Minister Machakaire must first attend Chitepo School of Ideology'

Minister Tino Machakaire’s policy on first attending Hebert Chitepo School of Ideology and making it mandatory before one can get a job is intellectually lazy. Machakaire is detached from reality.The best candidate to attend the Hebert Chi…

Published: 26 Feb 2026 at 20:23hrs | by Leonard Koni

Why Did It Take This Long? Zimbabwe's Mineral Export Ban Is Overdue, But Welcome

For the first time in my lifetime, Zimbabwe is on an accelerated growth trajectory.I do not make that statement lightly. As a former investment analyst and investment banker whose focus was cyclical, export-oriented companies, I spent year…

Published: 25 Feb 2026 at 22:06hrs | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Clarification on Zimbabwe's health diplomacy

Recent extensive media reports have drawn attention to a leaked internal government communication between the Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the Secretary for Health and Child Care, and the Secretary for Finance, Ec…

Published: 25 Feb 2026 at 10:54hrs | by Nick Mangwana

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: 24 Feb 2026 at 20:00hrs | 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: 24 Feb 2026 at 15:57hrs | 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: 24 Feb 2026 at 15:54hrs | 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

Opinion

AU appoints Special Envoy for Gabon and Equatorial Guinea

Murewa RDC revises communal land development levy

Citizens across Zimbabwe ask Parliament to decentralise public hearings on constitutional amendment

Zapu disgusted over Independence Day celebrations in Gukurahundi‑affected district

AU Chair urges Africa to confront legacy of slavery

Gweru‑based model aims higher

ZACC arrests Chiredzi South legislator over alleged CDF abuse

The big Constitutional debate

ZACC arrests Zanu-PF MP

Missing senior nurse found dead in flooded river

Zimbabwe eases import rules for basic goods

Masvingo roads crumble after heavy rains

Zimsec exam registration deadline extended

War shockwaves hit Zimbabwe

Ugandan President appoints journalist as executive director of Uganda Media Centre

'Zanu-PF does not fear referendum'

15 Zimbabweans killed in Ukraine war

RBZ backs down on gold policy after miner pushback

Serial armed robbers arrested

Zimbabwean journalist held 35 days. CPJ demands release

Zimbabwe will be more isolated and unstable if president's term extended without referendum

Motsepe's CAF facing serious credibility test

Chivayo divorce turns explosive, ex-wife demands $25 million payout

Mnangagwa calls for unity, economic focus

Zesa customers can now buy prepaid electricity from their mobile money

Mnangagwa praises Chivayo

ZBC forced into Simon Rudland u-turn

Matinyarare turns on Mnangagwa, rates Presidency 'mediocre'

Village mechanic jailed for selling employer's car on day 1 of work

Prophet Java's sister convicted in US$120,000 fraud case

InDrive Driver loses vehicle to passenger

ZiG-only payments policy signals strong push towards de-dollarisation

Zimbabwe set to integrate AI into school curriculum

Zimbabwe considers raising ethanol blend from E5 to E20

Prophet arrested after fatal assault on neighbour

Harare man in violent carjacking in Bulawayo

ZRP ready to hand over Malloti in South Africa robbery case

ZNA vows to remain alert against threats

Harare turns down Umguza application for town status

Criminals use empty coffins to smuggle drugs

Global cartels turn Zimbabwe into drug hub

Zimbabwe tightens laws against exam cheating

Govt reviews fees to boost construction sector

Zimbabwe slashes fuel taxes

Municipal police told avoid excessive force

Bulawayo to align medicine prices with market rates

Teachers promise to join striking nurses

Beitbridge man jailed for armed robbery

Mutare Road abutment construction progresses at Mabvuku Interchange

Data crackdown looms: Potraz targets unlicensed data handlers

Bulawayo engineer develops app to make public transport safer and more efficient

NAMA award winners - list

Police impound kombis

Missing senior nurse found dead in flooded river

Chiwenga, doctors in crunch meeting

Access to information, media freedom in the digital age

SDA pastor fired over indecent assault

Zapu disgusted over Independence Day celebrations in Gukurahundi‑affected district

15 Zimbabweans killed in Ukraine war

Masvingo roads crumble after heavy rains

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