Constitutional farce unfolds
Such structural revisions would ordinarily require broad national consensus secured through a referendum, not routine legislative manoeuvring.
By Faith Zaba
Feb. 13, 2026
The political logic behind Zimbabwe’s dangerous constitutional turn
I argue that this Bill marks a clear break from the promise of Zimbabwe’s 2013 Constitution. That settlement largely imagined a future built on limits, competition and accountability.
By Phillan Zamchiya
Feb. 13, 2026
A defining moment for Zimbabwe
The clause which states that the two terms will not apply retrospectively was carefully inserted as a sweetener, knowing full well that time will come to pass.
By Newsday
Feb. 11, 2026
The 2030 agenda: Zanu PF’s survival script, not Zimbabwe’s future
Zimbabwe’s 2013 constitution is unambiguous: the presidency is capped at two five‑year terms, no more, no less.
By Wellington Muzengeza
Jan. 18, 2026
No to ED term extension
The most compelling argument against any term extension lies in the foundational principles of constitutionalism and the rule of law.
By Genius Khatazile Mamwadhu
Oct. 27, 2025
Betraying workers' dream
Chinese investments have introduced additional complexities to Zimbabwe's labour dynamics
By Lawrence Makamanzi
May. 6, 2025
New labour body to champion workers’ rights in Zimbabwe
The newly formed body, established under the umbrella of the African Labour Society, seeks to deepen understanding of labour laws and promote knowledge-sharing
By Lee Musaidzi
Mar. 28, 2025
A legal perspective on women’s marriage rights
Zimbabwe’s 2013 Constitution addressed women’s rights and gender equality and its Bill of Rights addresses damaging cultural and discriminatory practices.
By Mlondolozi Ndlovu
Mar. 8, 2024
The folly of third-termism
His term ends in 2028, thanks to the 2013 Constitution which prescribed two-term limits for the President in line with regional and global trends.
By Newsday
Feb. 26, 2024
