Dr Phillan Zamchiya

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Dr Phillan Zamchiya is a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) at the University of the Western Cape in South Africa. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) degree in International Development from the University of Oxford.

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CAB3 and the myth of electoral peace: Why Zimbabwe’s next parliamentary election could be its most violent

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In a historical analysis spanning Zimbabwe's post-independence elections, Dr Phillan Zamchiya contends that CAB3 rests on a false premise, arguing that removing direct presidential elections is unlikely to reduce violence and may instead make future parliamentary contests even more fiercely contested.

Victorian Smoke and Mirrors: A rejoinder to George Charamba on CAB3 and ZEC’s unanswered questions

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Dr Phillan Zamchiya has fired back at presidential spokesperson George Charamba, arguing that his response to criticism of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 fails to address concerns raised by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission.

How the next election could be rigged before a single vote is cast: What Zimbabwe’s Electoral Commission told Parliament about CAB3

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Drawing on the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission's submission to Parliament, Dr Phillan Zamchiya warns that proposed electoral reforms under CAB3 could fundamentally alter control of voter registration, election observation and electoral accountability.

CAB3 debate Day One: The weapons of the weak told a bigger story

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In a reflection on the first day of the CAB3 debate, Dr Phillan Zamchiya contends that the most revealing moments were not the major speeches but the smaller acts of resistance, humour and procedural challenges that exposed deeper questions about power and participation in Parliament.

How African presidents leave power: Coups still dominate executive exits

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A new analysis by Dr. Phillan Zamchiya examining 333 executive exits across Africa reveals that military coups remain the most common route through which presidents leave power, while constitutional succession and electoral defeat continue to grow slowly.
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The war after the coup: Why Chiwenga’s battle for Zimbabwe’s throne is far from over

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Has Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 ended Constantino Chiwenga's presidential ambitions? Gabriel Manyati argues that while Emmerson Mnangagwa has won a major constitutional battle, Zimbabwe's succession war is far from over.

Turnall loses High Court bid over US$260,000 tax dispute with former finance director

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The High Court has dismissed Turnall Holdings' attempt to have a US$260,000 settlement paid to its former finance director declared subject to PAYE deductions, ruling that the matter was already conclusively settled by the Supreme Court.

Chivayo, Matinyarare clash over Cape Town mansion as SARS claims spark war of words

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A bitter public feud has erupted between businessman Wicknell Chivayo and activist Rutendo Matinyarare after claims that South African tax authorities were investigating the reported cost of Chivayo's luxury Cape Town mansion.

The Prince of Harare: How Mnangagwa is rewriting the rules of political survival

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Gabriel Manyati examines Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 through the lens of political science, arguing that President Emmerson Mnangagwa's latest reforms are less about governance than the enduring logic of political survival.