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Why defending Zimbabwe's Constitution is defending the country

When Nelson Chamisa recently declared on X that "there is no constitution to protect or defend" and that "we must instead defend and protect our country," his words struck a chord with many Zimbabweans disillusioned by the state of our pol…

Published: 06 Nov 2025 at 10:35hrs | | by Chofamba Sithole

Extending Zimbabwe's Presidential term of office

Extending Zimbabwe's Presidential and Parliamentary Terms of Office: A Contingent Term Length Provision, Not a Rigid Term Limit CapThis insightful post by Tawanda Nyambirai adds critically valuable perspective to the ongoing debate on pres…

Published: 26 Oct 2025 at 18:28hrs | | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

ZANU PF's Push to Scrap Term Limits Echoes 1987 Power Grab

ZANU PF is laying the groundwork for a new constitutional amendment aimed at removing presidential term limits, in a move that closely mirrors the 1987 changes that allowed Robert Mugabe to become Zimbabwe's Executive President. This time,…

Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 18:40hrs | | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

The abuse of freedoms and upending of Constitutional order

THE freedoms of expression, assembly, and association are fundamental human rights, essential for the flourishing of democratic societies.However, these rights are not absolute, and their limits must be clearly understood. In recent times,…

Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 07:39hrs | | by Nick Mangwana

South Africa is ruled by individuals who happen to wear robes

Apartheid was "legal". Jim Crow laws in the US were "legal". Colonialism was "legal". Even the Nazis were "legal". So, what does it mean to have the rule of law? And whose law is it anyway?In our beloved South Africa, a Constitution in 199…

Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 09:38hrs | | by Lindiwe Sisulu

Mnangagwa desecrates constitution

ZICOMO operates as a grassroots citizens' initiative, uniting diverse stakeholders across all 10 provinces of Zimbabwe.The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition, through its Zimbabwe Constitutional Movement (ZICOMO), marks the 11th anniversary of t…

Published: 15 Mar 2024 at 19:50hrs | | by Tapiwa Zivira

Forty-two years on - Veterans of the liberation struggle have nothing to cheer

As Zimbabwe celebrates forty-two years of independence on Monday the 18th of April 2022 it is a tale of unrelenting suffering for the majority of the nation's liberation heroes and heroines except for the privileged few who were able to sq…

Published: 16 Apr 2022 at 18:48hrs | | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Zimbabweans have come to view constitution not as statement of shared principles but as cudgel with which to attack enemies

Zimbabweans on both the left and the right now view their political opponents not as fellow Zimbabweans with differing views, but as tribal  enemies to be vanquished. And they have come to view the Constitution not as an aspirational …

Published: 19 May 2021 at 22:53hrs | | by Mandla Dlamini

Constitutional amendments, the opposition's frustrations

Last week, President Mnangagwa signed into law two amendments to the Constitution, much to the chagrin and frustration of his detractors and anti-Government elements in the opposition and the civil society sector, who had been fighting spi…

Published: 13 May 2021 at 05:45hrs | | by Nobleman Runyanga

Constitution changes clear sign of democratic relapse

Days after marking our 41st independence anniversary, a time at which we ought to be taking stock of progress made in consolidating our democracy, we mark a moment of monumental regression.The constitution of Zimbabwe was born out of a pro…

Published: 25 Apr 2021 at 07:08hrs | 13 | by Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum

Constitutional amendments will haunt Zanu-PF

OPPRESSORS do not care how much effort you put to make them accept and respect you. Oppressors will take everything from you until you are broken and desperate. The Zimbabwean situation is reflective of how the powerful ruling elite will c…

Published: 22 Apr 2021 at 05:18hrs | | by Precious Shumba

Implied and expressed constitutional provisions: The elusive concept

DOES Section 96 (2) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe apply to our current unelected Vice-Presidents?Did Vice-President Kembo Mohadi quote the wrong section of the Constitution in his resignation letter?Implied and expressed provisions â€” i…

Published: 09 Mar 2021 at 06:24hrs | | by Arthur Mutambara

Draft Constitution of the Federal Republic of Mthwakazi

Greetings to all!    Below I present to you the Draft Constitution (Part 1 and Part 2 consisting of 47 Articles) of the Federal Republic of Mthwakazi. The Full Draft Constitution consists of 14 Parts comprising a total of 27…

Published: 16 Jan 2021 at 15:49hrs | | by Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza

Ndebele King : A Constitutional Right

The President of Zimbabwe ED Mnangagwa declared over the past weekend in Gweru that the Ndebele nation shall not be allowed to install a King of the Ndebele since Zimbabwe is a Republic and not a Kingdom such as Lesotho and Swaziland. Pres…

Published: 15 Sep 2020 at 17:49hrs | | by Mzilikazi Zwane

Zimbabwe Constitution ignored

The Zimbabwe government has made it clear that the much-vaunted new constitution counts for nothing. The MDC fulfilled the legal requirement to inform the police before Friday's demonstration in Harare but the government nevertheless banne…

Published: 18 Aug 2019 at 21:45hrs | | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary

Chamisa clause, a view from the other side!

The revolutionary party Zanu-PF's 17th Annual National People's Conference where all representative organs of the party are placing on the table a wide array of policy proposals is currently underway in Esigodini, Matabeleland South Provin…

Published: 15 Dec 2018 at 09:28hrs | | by Farai Muvuti

Constitutional amendments: Likely scenarios

WITH Zanu PF holding a majority in the National Assembly, one of the most prevalent fears is what the majority will be used to achieve. Today, we explore the possibilities and concerns that arise from it.The function of Parliament is to ho…

Published: 27 Sep 2018 at 06:17hrs | | by Paul Kaseke

A deep dive into the world of the Constitutional Court

NO one can deny that this election season has been a rollercoaster and people are confused, anxious and hopeful as they face an unpredictable outcome from the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) in the petition lodged on behalf of the MDC-Alli…

Published: 22 Aug 2018 at 05:13hrs | | by Thabani Mnyama

Zimbabwe's constitutionalism moves notch up

Today is a momentous day for Zimbabweans as constitutionalism moves a notch up with the Constitutional Court sitting to consider submissions by MDC-Alliance presidential contestant Nelson Chamisa in challenge to his loss to President Mnang…

Published: 22 Aug 2018 at 05:02hrs | | by Elliot Ziwira

Mnangagwa must cure constitutional violations

Elections are a few months away and the credibility of these elections is essential for the government that will hold office. The credibility will provide legitimacy for the next administration and encourage investment into the country amo…

Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 06:32hrs | | by Paul Kaseke

Mnangagwa breached the Constitution

In the wake of a constitutional challenge to the legitimacy of the military operation that directly or indirectly brought President Emmerson Mnangagwa to power, this piece is focussed on examining the constitutional violations that seem to…

Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 06:47hrs | | by Paul Kaseke

MDC-T should be guided by their constitutions to avoid factionalism

THE succession fights, if left unresolved may drive the MDC-T to a possible split, to the detriment of the strongest and long standing opposition political part

Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 07:20hrs | 848 | by Lloyd Phiri

The mystery of the missing MDC-T constitution

Political parties are a key element of democratic politics. Their internal deliberations and leadership elections can have significant consequences for national politics.Intra-party decision making is generally governed by a party constitu…

Published: 23 Feb 2018 at 15:14hrs | | by Joe Devanny

Where to now for Zimbabwe? The Constitutional options

Introduction On 15 November, Zimbabweans woke to find that the Defence Forces had taken control of the country, avowedly to purge the ruling party of criminals

Published: 17 Nov 2017 at 08:02hrs | | by kubatana

Jonathan Moyo: How one nutty professor nutted Zim media (Part One)

Many people talk of the gift that kept on giving. Its a good thing. But, in Zimbabwe, for journalism and journalists, Professor Jonathan Moyo was not good at all. Far from a gift, he was the curse that kept on screwing. Professor Jonathan …

Published: 06 Sep 2017 at 17:17hrs | | by Maynard Manyowa

My job is to uphold the Constitution, Cdes

Dear Cabinet and  Politburo membersCOMRADES, I have to frankly tell you that I am very disappointed in some of you for doing some criminal activities not just behind my back, but also doing them in my name.This week, I had to end the …

Published: 30 Mar 2017 at 05:35hrs | | by CZ

Parliamentarians should push for funding for constitutional awareness

As Parliament resumes sitting on the 24th of Janaury 2017 and legislatures are going to be debating the 2017 National Budget Statement, Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights would like to urge the Members of Parliament (National Assembly…

Published: 24 Jan 2017 at 15:18hrs | 106 | by Mr Benedict Sibasa

I Am The South African Constitution

I am the South African Constitution. Do you know my name, color , race or creed There is not to be a substitution I am not to be altered I am the South Africa Constitution I do not waver in what I preach For common men are my leaders It is…

Published: 10 Dec 2016 at 23:32hrs | | by Ntshuxeko Mbowane

Constitution Watch

Implementing the New Constitution : What Has Been Done So Far?Introduction In Constitution Watches 33 to 38 of 2013, which were published between August and October last year, we set out some of the legislative changes that needed to be ma…

Published: 02 Jul 2014 at 00:22hrs | | by Veritas

The Zimbabwean government must make the constitution known to its citizens

Deep in the remote area under Chief Dakamela in Nkayi district, a group old men and women and a sizeable number of youths gather under the zinc roofed shade to discuss the contents of the new constitution. Hats off to this youth focused or…

Published: 14 Mar 2014 at 06:41hrs | | by Michael Mdladla Ndiweni

Clarifying Zimbabwe's new Constitution, citizenship

There have been media reports that the new Constitution, whose provisions relating to citizenship, voting and elections came into operation on May 22 2013 (the

Published: 30 Jun 2013 at 10:48hrs | 4265 | by Bill Watch, Veritas

'A Zimbabwe with a new Constitution'

Cecil John Rhodes believed that the land he declared conquered would forever be in his hands, but the gallantry of the Zimbabwean people proved him wrong. We we

Published: 11 Jun 2013 at 09:43hrs | | by Mawira Kufakunesu

Which constitution will guide Zimbabweans on electoral processes?

On 22 May 2013, President Robert Mugabe assented to the Constitution of Zimbabwe (Amendment No.20) Bill (hereafter referred to as "the new Constitution"). It was gazetted on the same day. This is the "publication day" of the new Constituti…

Published: 28 May 2013 at 12:10hrs | | by Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights

This is just the beginning of a long journey

ZimbabweâˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ‘Â¢s new constitution has been signed into law. This is a great day for our nation as we crafted this document on our own as Zimbabweans without the supervision or interference of foreigners. It is a dramatic improv…

Published: 24 May 2013 at 03:12hrs | | by Prof. Arthur G.O. Mutambara, Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe

Mugabe's Full Speech: This is our day

This is the speech delivered by President Robert Mugabe at the occasion of signing the new Zimbabwe constitution on Wednesday 22 May 2013.Vice President Mai Mujuru, Prime Minister Cde Richard Morgan Tsvangirai, Deputy Prime Ministers Mutam…

Published: 23 May 2013 at 05:11hrs | | by Robert Mugabe

New Zim constitution can usher in new culture of human rights

Zimbabwe's new constitution presents a golden opportunity for the country to break away from a culture of impunity for human rights violations, Amnesty Internat

Published: 22 May 2013 at 16:18hrs | | by amnesty.org

New Constitution now law of the land; let's finish it Zimbabwe

President Robert Mugabe has signed the new Zimbabwe Constitution into law at State House this afternoon.Our theme for Round 17 of the Free Zimbabwe Global Campaign is "Let's Finish It", for obvious reasons.For the past sixteen months we ha…

Published: 22 May 2013 at 12:59hrs | | by Den Moyo

ZAPU takes a qualified stand on the draft constitution

In the next few weeks Zimbabweans will be voting in a referendum on whether to accept or reject the draft of the new constitution adopted on 7th February 2013

Published: 12 Feb 2013 at 05:34hrs | | by Strike Mkandla

GPA principals are not Zimbabwe

The elitist constitutional breakthrough is far from answers to solve Zimbabwe's problems.While I appreciate the said constitutional breakthrough by the Global Political Agreement principals, I have reservations that the move was elitist. Z…

Published: 05 Feb 2013 at 05:57hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Why I cannot endorse Zimbabwe's new constitution

We have all waited long for Zimbabwe's new constitution.  I wish to focus on a fundamental and principle part of this long and wordy document which, at 164 pages, stretches to the length of a short novel.[i] Before doing so, it is per…

Published: 31 Jan 2013 at 09:51hrs | | by Ben Freeth

People driven constitution - input from economically disadvantaged

To: CIVIC SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS IN ZIMBABWE.Cc COPACZUPA which represents the interests of millions of economically disadvantaged people acknowledges the expres

Published: 28 Sep 2012 at 06:16hrs | | by Thamsanqa Zhou and Innocent Ndibali

Draft constitution is gender insensitive

EDITOR- The draft constitution in its present state is rendering women as second class citizens at the time when women organizations are calling for equal righ

Published: 23 Aug 2012 at 05:18hrs | | by Mukachana Hanyani---Harare.

Draft constitution makes Zimbabwe racist state

Zimbabwe's draft constitution has finally been birthed - after an excruciating process of negotiation and compromise - and it is a poor specimen. People are already taking positions for and against.The problem is that, within the next few …

Published: 03 Aug 2012 at 14:35hrs | | by Wilf Mbanga

Zimbabwe draft constitution: an elitist deception

I HAVE not yet read the COPAC draft constitution, and I will probably not read it because I do not have to.It is a document that can no longer take my views into account, no matter how many times academics or political gladiators defend or…

Published: 27 Jul 2012 at 15:56hrs | | by Takura Zhangazha

Key positive changes to the Zimbabwe constitution

Zimbabwe's long-awaited draft constitution is finally out, after four years of bickering between the coalition government parties. The management committee, comprising negotiators from the three political parties in the unity government, w…

Published: 24 Jul 2012 at 04:07hrs | | by Violet Gonda

Zimbabwe draft constitution's scandalous compromise

Finally the debate on the proposed constitution can now begin in earnest given that at long last the GPA negotiators - styling themselves as the "Management Com

Published: 22 Jul 2012 at 07:50hrs | | by Professor Jonathan Moyo

Dual citizenship and the new constitution

VARIOUS opinions are doing the rounds on the internet and other forms of media with regard to the issue of dual citizenship in Zimbabwe under the new Draft Constitution, should it become law.This is in light of the impasse between the thre…

Published: 14 May 2012 at 05:48hrs | | by Lloyd Msipa

Reality Check For Zanu-PF

The three lead drafters of the Constitution Justice Moses Chinhengo, Mrs Priscilla Madzonga, and Mr Brian Crozier have started work on the next draft (possibly final) of the new constitution, with COPAC envisaging the drafters' current tas…

Published: 04 Apr 2012 at 04:02hrs | | by William Wachi

Professor Moyo finds nothing good about Prime Minister Tsvangirai

In his latest article in the Sunday Mail (11.03.12),Professor Jonathan Moyo raised  the following issues: that Prime Minister Tsvangirai is inciting violence and must be arrested, that the  conclusion of the current constitution …

Published: 15 Mar 2012 at 09:24hrs | 954 | by Douglas Mwonzora

Derailing of the Constitution making process - reply to Qhubani Moyo

In his article published in The Zimbabwe Independent of Friday, 06 January 2012 Mr. Qhubani Moyo Organising Secretary in Welshman Ncube's party raises a number of issues worth reacting to.These include the accusation that the delays in the…

Published: 17 Jan 2012 at 15:43hrs | | by Douglas Mwonzora

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