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.
Using football analogies deployed by supporters of Constitutional Amendment No. 3, Tendai Ruben Mbofana argues that Zimbabwe's constitutional term limits must be respected and that no leader is bigger than the rules that govern the republic.
A new commentary by Dr Sibangilizwe Moyo explores the controversy surrounding opposition leaders' responses to released political detainees and what it reveals about leadership, accountability and solidarity in Zimbabwean politics.
Four years after his death, constitutional scholar and commentator Alex Tawanda Magaisa continues to shape Zimbabwe's public debate. Dr Gift Mawire reflects on what Magaisa might have said about the 2030 agenda, constitutional amendments, succession politics and the future of democracy.
In a wide-ranging analysis, governance expert Dr. Blessing Vava argues that Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 is more than a constitutional amendment. He contends it represents a critical test of constitutionalism, democratic accountability and the future of political succession in Zimbabwe.
Political commentator Luke Tamborinyoka has issued a strongly worded appeal to MPs and Senators, urging them to reject Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, which he describes as a threat to Zimbabwe's democratic future and constitutional order.
The lavish wedding associated with businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei's family sparked widespread debate about inequality, privilege and power in Zimbabwe. But beyond the politics lies a deeper question: what drives societies where conspicuous displays of wealth coexist with widespread poverty and public hardship?
Few Zimbabweans evoke stronger reactions than former Reserve Bank governor Gideon Gono. Hailed by supporters as a patriot who kept the state alive and condemned by critics as the architect of hyperinflation, his legacy remains one of the most contested in modern African economic history.
What should have been a simple wedding became a national talking point as Zimbabweans dissected guest lists, seating arrangements and political symbolism. In a country where power often reveals itself away from official podiums, citizens are paying closer attention than ever.
A new analysis of 333 presidential exits across Africa highlights the continued dominance of coups while also pointing to gradual democratic progress through elections and constitutional transfers of power.
