The three-finger code: How Zanu PF orchestrated the hijacking of Zimbabwe’s constitutional future
These former liberation fighters, traditionally the bedrock of Zanu PF’s support, spoke out against the proposed amendments, arguing that they betrayed the very principles they fought for.
By Nunurai Jena
Apr. 5, 2026
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Chamisa fumes over Mnangagwa term chaos
Observers and opposition figures said the outreach meetings resembled Zanu PF district coordinating committee gatherings, with party youths allegedly dictating who could or could not speak.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Apr. 3, 2026
‘The People’ now talking in a big way!
The bottom-line is that the consultation process provided for in the Party’s selective understanding of the law has been carried out.
By Muckraker
Apr. 2, 2026
Beyond legal question: Referendum as a democratic, political, decolonial act
In post-colonial thought, a people’s vote carries deeper meaning. A referendum marks the point at which citizens move from being subjects of power to its source.
By Phillan Zamchiya
Apr. 2, 2026
Public hearings or public intimidation?
Public hearings are supposed to be spaces where Zimbabweans freely express their views on proposed changes to the supreme law.
By Newsday
Apr. 2, 2026
Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 in Zimbabwe: Key criticisms and democratic concerns
Critics argue that the bill directly attacks the democratic principle of "one man, one vote."
By Bongani Mangwane Tshabangu
Apr. 2, 2026
CAB3 drama: Uniform calls for 10-year term raise questions
In Kazangarare, the process allegedly went further, with some individuals removed from speaking queues if suspected of opposing the bill.
By Nunurai Jena
Apr. 1, 2026
Live blog: Day 3 of Constitutional Amendment Bill 3 hearing
Opposition leaders announced they were boycotting ongoing public hearings on the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), citing violence, intimidation
By Newsday
Apr. 1, 2026
Opposition to boycott CAB3 hearings after violence, intimidation.
Journalists were also targetted, with the Zanu PF youths blocking them from leaving the venue and demanding that they delete footage from cellphones and cameras.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Apr. 1, 2026
