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Continue reading →: Constitution Amendment Bill #3: Learning from the GNU Era (2009–2013)
Zimbabwe’s path to stability has always been tied to constitutional reform. The Government of National Unity (GNU), which governed from 2009 to 2013, remains a powerful reminder of what negotiated constitutional frameworks can achieve. That period delivered peace, economic recovery, and the drafting of the 2013 Constitution — milestones that…
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Continue reading →: Chevrons Crush Australia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
In one of the most memorable moments in recent Zimbabwean cricket history, the Zimbabwe national cricket team produced a stunning upset today, 13 February 2026, by defeating Australia by 23 runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Colombo. After posting a competitive total of 169 for 2, anchored…
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Continue reading →: Constitutional Amendment No. 3 of 2026: Not a Power Consolidation Plan
Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Amendment No. 3 of 2026 has generated robust public debate, as is appropriate for any reform affecting the supreme law of the land. However, characterising the Bill as a power consolidation mechanism misrepresents both its structure and its stated objectives. At its core, the amendment seeks to refine…
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Continue reading →: Removing Automatic Vice-Presidential Succession Could Be Beneficial for Zimbabwe’s Governance
Zimbabwe’s draft Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by the Cabinet and poised for Parliamentary debate, proposes a transformative shift in the nation’s governance. A pivotal change lies in the presidential succession process: rather than the Vice President automatically ascending to the presidency in the event of a vacancy, Parliament will…
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Continue reading →: ED Grants Amnesty to Convicted Prisoners
The Government of Zimbabwe has announced that President Emmerson Mnangagwa has granted a General Amnesty under the 2026 clemency order, a powerful act of mercy and hope. In an official announcement, Government Spokesperson Nick Mangwana confirmed the President’s commitment to compassion and justice. This amnesty will open new doors for…
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Continue reading →: The Subtle Voice of Racism: How Mnangagwa Turned Condescension into Strength
At the recently concluded World Government Summit in Dubai, Tucker Carlson’s interviews with African heads of state revealed more than just political discourse. Beneath the surface of his historical questions lay a subtle voice of racism — an air of superiority and condescension that seemed designed to embarrass rather than…
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Continue reading →: MIF Not a Looting Scheme: Mangudya
Dr. John Mangudya, Chief Executive Officer of the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF), delivered a compelling public lecture on the Fund’s transformative mandate and role on 30 January 2026 during a Zimpapers Public Lecture at the Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) in Harare. In his address, Dr. Mangudya illuminated the legal…
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Continue reading →: Strengthening Zimbabwe’s Digital Future
During the World Government Summit in Dubai, Hon. Mavetera represented Zimbabwe at the AI Forum, emphasizing Africa’s role as an active architect of the digital revolution. She outlined Zimbabwe’s three-pillar AI Strategy: 1. AI for Leapfrogging – deploying intelligent solutions in agriculture, healthcare, and climate resilience. 2. Foundations for Sovereignty…
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Continue reading →: Constitutional Amendment: A Common Democratic Practice
The constitutional amendment being championed by ZANU-PF and the Government of Zimbabwe represents a vital step towards enhancing institutional efficiency, fostering policy coherence, and driving national development. It is crafted to harmonize constitutional practices with the nation’s evolving governance needs, particularly in alignment with the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2).…
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