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CAB 3 Senate amendments: Need to preserve fixed electoral cycles, prevent unintended constitutional loophole

The current Constitution establishes a clear distinction between two different methods by which a person assumes the office of President.

By Doug Coltart Jul. 2, 2026

CAB 3 Senate amendments: Need to preserve fixed electoral cycles, prevent unintended constitutional loophole

Chivayo CAB 3 ‘bribes’ backfire

The application was filed on Tuesday, the same day the National Assembly approved the Bill, which now awaits President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s signature before becoming law.

By Miriam Mangwaya Jul. 2, 2026

Mnangagwa recalls MPs to extend own term

The National Assembly had been expected to resume sitting on July 7, after initially passing the Bill earlier this month.

By Miriam Mangwaya Jun. 27, 2026

Mnangagwa recalls MPs to extend own term

Ziyambi exposed: CAB 3 riddled with errors

The Bill was passed by the Senate on Thursday after receiving the required two-thirds majority, with 75 senators voting in favour and four against.

By Miriam Mangwaya Jun. 26, 2026

Ziyambi exposed: CAB 3 riddled with errors

Politicians feeding fat while citizens starve

CAB 3 was formally tabled in the Senate this week after sailing through in the National Assembly with the assistance of 34 legislators aligned to Tshabangu.

By Newsday Jun. 25, 2026

Politicians feeding fat while citizens starve

Zimbabwe and the anatomy of a constitutional coup

The African Union has already recognised that constitutional amendments can, in certain circumstances, amount to unconstitutional changes of government.

By Jameson Timba Jun. 24, 2026

Zimbabwe and the anatomy of a constitutional coup

Muswere survives CAB 3 vote backlash

Knives were out for Muswere, who is also the Skills Audit and Development minister, after he was among 14 Zanu PF MPs who did not take part in the voting process.

By Admin Jun. 22, 2026