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Mnangagwa accused of brewing ‘constitutional abomination’ in purge of human rights chair
According to these provisions, the chairperson of the ZHRC enjoys a high level of security of tenure, specifically linked to that of the judiciary.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
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Editorial Comment: Eroding Zimbabwe’s fragile democracy
Majome’s reassignment to the PSC serves as a warning to all statutory bodies: silence is the price of job security.
By The Standard
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Backlash over Majome sacking
Majome’s removal occurred just one week after the ZHRC held a scathing press conference to criticize provisions within the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3.
By Miriam Mangwaya
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Rights watchdog slams move to politicise chiefs
It said this would erode key constitutional safeguards and embolden other public officials to demand similar rights.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Apr. 10, 2026
ZHRC decries ‘colonial-era’ hospital infrastructure
“Celebrating health comes at a time when the sector is under strain,” Majome said. “The goal of building a healthier nation remains impeded by significant challenges.”
By Miriam Mangwaya
Apr. 10, 2026
The devil of CAB3 is in the detail, and its bad politics
ZHRC has delivered one of the most pointed institutional critiques, as it warned that the Bill risks undermining the very democratic foundations it purports to refine.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Apr. 9, 2026
Backlash over plan to scrap Gender Commission
Mabhiza maintains the reform is “lawful, efficient and forward-looking”, but organisations such as CRD and the CNRG argue that it reverses hard-won gains.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Apr. 9, 2026
Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill: Clipping citizens’ power
The Bill introduces a raft of changes, chief among them being extending the electoral cycle from the current five to seven years.
By Harry Wilson
Mar. 6, 2026
Merging the Zimbabwe Gender Commission is step backwards
Clause 17 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe (Amendment) Bill, 2026 says: “This clause repeals Part of 4 of Chapter 12 of the Constitution, which establishes the Zimbabwe Gender Commission.”
By Nicholas Aribino
Feb. 20, 2026
