DO SHUTDOWNS REALLY DELIVER CHANGE IN ZIMBABWE?
There are two stories worth reflecting on whenever a society finds itself at a moment of acute political tension. The first is the story of Anna. For years, Anna found herself trapped in a difficult, volatile relationship with a man named Evans. Whenever tensions escalated, well-meaning friends and vocal advisers offered her the exact same […]
THE MATURITY OF THE THIRD WAY: WHY AMENDMENT NO. 3 IS THE GOVERNANCE EVOLUTION ZIMBABWE NEEDS
In the life of any young democracy like Zimbabwe, there comes a moment where the idealistic energy of a founding document must meet the cold reality of administrative efficiency. Our 2013 Constitution has served as that foundational ideal for over a decade. However, in practice, the machinery of state has often found itself clogged by […]
ZIMBABWE’S CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT BILL NO.3 SPARKS SOCIAL MEDIA DEBATE OVER ‘ONE MAN, ONE VOTE’
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The ongoing debate around Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 of 2026 has produced many strong opinions, but unfortunately, much of the discussion has also been clouded by misunderstanding, particularly around the idea that the amendment somehow removes Zimbabweans’ right to vote. One of the most prominent criticisms came from Honourable Tendai Biti, who, during an […]