A Constitution under siege: Questions over CAB 3 process refuses to go away
According to the report, Parliament received 540 037 written submissions on the proposed constitutional amendments, with 537 102 supporting the Bill and only 2 935 opposing it.
By Newsday
Jun. 5, 2026
Secret ballot push as MPs face pressure over ED term extension
In formal submissions to Parliament on CAB 3 earlier this week, Mwonzora argued that a secret ballot is the only way to safeguard the democratic integrity of the legislative process.
By Brent Shamu
May. 20, 2026
Zimbabwe court blocks live-stream of bid to stop Mnangagwa's term extension
If passed, CAB 3 would extend the president’s term by two years to 2030 and transfer the power to elect the president from the general public to Parliament.
By Staff Reporter
May. 19, 2026
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Zanu PF cracks down on dissent amid term extension row
Despite reports of internal divisions, official party communication has maintained a message of unity, insisting that party leaders remain aligned on national development goals.
By Kenneth Nyangani
May. 17, 2026
Ex-Zipra commander blasts Mnangagwa term extension bid
“The abolishment of commissions focused on reconciliation and gender issues… weakens oversight of rights issues and has a negative impact on already marginalised groups,” he said.
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 5, 2026
Bloody road to ED third term: Activists recount horrors of intensifying crackdown
A driver at the firm, requesting anonymity for security reasons, told The Standard he was assaulted for his association with a politician challenging the bill.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Mar. 8, 2026
Why extending president’s term won’t fix Zimbabwe
My interest really has been drawn to the disingenuous argument proffered by Zanu PF that extending the president’s tenure to seven years will deal with electoral toxicity.
By Nqaba Matshazi
Mar. 1, 2026
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Uproar as Cabinet approves ED term extension
“Zanu PF is governing on a contested mandate following the disputed 2023 elections. Even then, it failed to garner a two-thirds majority.
By Sydney Kawadza and Miriam Mangwaya
Feb. 11, 2026
The presidential term limit: A problem that won’t go away
Since Mnangagwa will have served two five-year terms by 2028, this section will obviously have to be amended if he is to be allowed to serve any longer.
By Veritas
Dec. 22, 2025
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National Foods invests US$25m in local milling
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By Blessed Ndlovu and Concilia Mupezeni
Jun. 7, 2026
