Constitutional amendments, lies, and the power grab

Winning by deceit is never the end of the story.

CONSTITUTION WATCH 8/2026

CONSTITUTION WATCH 8/2026

CAB3 Published as Act

Can a president who goes back on his word ever be trusted?

Can a president who goes back on his word ever be trusted?

Trust, like the soul, never returns once it is gone.

Four in ten Zimbabweans have no trust in ZEC

Four in ten Zimbabweans have no trust in ZEC

Zimbabwe’s electoral institutions are facing a crisis of public confidence, with the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission emerging as the least trusted institution in the country and nearly half of citizens expressing no faith in election results, a national survey on the Constitution of Zimbabwe (Amendment No. 3) Bill has found.

Alleged Russia recruitment suspect to represent himself as bail hearing delayed

Alleged Russia recruitment suspect to represent himself as bail hearing delayed

The bail hearing of a Hwange man accused of trafficking five Zimbabweans to Russia under the guise of offering them lucrative firefighting jobs has been postponed after he told a Harare court that he would represent himself.

19.9.2024 0:56

UK pledges $5.5m to boost Zim’s demining efforts

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The UK government has committed an additional USD 5.5 million to support landmine clearance in Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland East and Mashonaland Central provinces....
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19.9.2024 0:37

Fake doctor busted after prescription of Lacto, grapes and cucumber

Imposter also deceived fellow workers by strutting in hospital corridors with stethoscope hanged around his neck...
19.9.2024 0:35

Mandatory radio licence Bill goes to parliament after cabinet approval

Ministers hope to raise US$74 million for ZBC annually, but critics say biased public broadcaster should...
19.9.2024 0:31

Businessman files complaint against Harare magistrate for ‘gross bias’

Says court bungled driving certificate forgery trial involving his employee...
19.9.2024 0:28

An ancient African tree is providing a new ‘superfood’ but local harvesters are barely surviving

The baobab tree is known as the “tree of life” and its fruit is feeding a...
18.9.2024 11:19

Let’s remove our car radios rather than fund an anti-people broadcaster!

So, the Government of Zimbabwe is adamant with its unfair car radio policy....
17.9.2024 21:10

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THE ZIM MONODIALOGUES...
17.9.2024 19:45

Where’s the gold, Mr. Mnangagwa?

There was much hype when the RBZ (Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe) introduced a new currency on...
17.9.2024 9:08

Anthrax in Zimbabwe: Caused by Oppression, Worsened by Climate Change

First used as a bioweapon four decades ago, anthrax outbreaks continue to worsen as the country...
16.9.2024 22:00

“Dexter Nduna Did Not Graduate… Anyone Can Buy And Wear A Gown”

Former Chegutu West MP Dexter Nduna (ZANU PF) did not graduate with a law degree from...
16.9.2024 20:59

What is safe for whom? Negotiating new technologies under conditions of uncertainty

In the regulation of new technologies, the questions of what is safe for whom are always...
16.9.2024 20:55

Zimbabwe ruling party calls for constitutional amendment to extend president’s term

Constitutional amendments are possible worldwide, and Zimbabwe’s Second Republic may follow suit to meet its expectations,...
16.9.2024 20:51

Spotlight on Zimbabwe and Nicole Chabata for International Day of Democracy

Today, 15 September 2024, is International Day of Democracy. ACTSA stands in solidarity with pro-democracy campaigners,...

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