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Mnangagwa 2030 bid in bizarre turn
In a move that legal experts describe as a startling abdication of legislative independence, the push to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term to 2030 has taken a bizarre turn
By Nqobani Ndlovu
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Suspending elections casts doubt on the legitimacy of leadership
What he said gave credence to what many fear, but few have articulated so bluntly: that Zimbabwe’s electoral cycle could be under threat.
By Newsday
Apr. 23, 2026
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Tshabangu reveals 2035 poll suspension plan
The CAB3 proposes a seven-year electoral term that would extend Mnangagwa’s rule by two years until 2030.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Apr. 22, 2026
CCC divisions in Insiza trigger defections to Zanu PF
Factionalism and deep divisions within the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) in Insiza North are sparking defections to Zanu PF
By Musa Makina
Apr. 10, 2026
Sengezo Tshabangu meets his match
Siso said Tshabangu had no authority to act alone as the CCC has no constitutionally recognised president or national executive committee supervising the process.
By Silas Nkala
Mar. 12, 2026
EditorialComment: The church has spoken
Mnangagwa declared: “The people have spoken. The voice of the people is the voice of God. Today we are witnessing the beginning of a new and unfolding democracy.”
By The Standard
Mar. 1, 2026
Ex-CCC candidate wins Chegutu ward on Zanu PF ticket
Frustrated with the CCC leadership, Konjana joined Zanu PF last year and was nominated to contest the Ward 1 by-election over the weekend.
By Nunurai Jena
Feb. 23, 2026
CCC MPs revolt against Tshabangu
The CCC led by self-imposed secretary general, Sengezo Tshabangu, held a caucus meeting last week and resolved to support the proposed amendments.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 22, 2026
EditorialComment: Constitutionalism or calculated convergence?
Zimbabwe’s constitution requires specific parliamentary thresholds to amend key provisions like the current Constitutional Amendment No 3.
By The Standard
Feb. 15, 2026
