Veteran human rights activist Linda Masarira has died at the age of 43. Masarira, who led the small Labour Economists and African Democrats (LEAD) opposition party, died in Harare early on Sunday, according to colleagues. “It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart to announce...

ZIMBABWE'S Catholic Bishops have called for greater public involvement in proposed constitutional changes, warning that any amendments must reflect the will of the people. In a pastoral message dated March 19, 2026, titled “in defence of truth, justice, and the voice of the people,” the...

ATTORNEY-General Virginia Mabiza says the proposed abolishment of the Zimbabwe Gender Commission and its merger into the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission is legally sound, efficient and necessary to strengthen the protection of rights. Her remarks come amid growing debate, including calls by the Zanu PF...

Zimbabwe’s Attorney General Virginia Mabhiza has moved to clarify the purpose of the Constitution of Zimbabwe (Amendment No. 3) Bill, of 2026, saying the proposed changes are meant to strengthen state institutions rather than favour current office holders. Her remarks follow growing public debate over...

CIVIC organisation, Ibhetshu Likazulu, is likely to face hefty legal costs after withdrawing its Constitutional Court challenge against Zanu PF’s 2030 agenda, legal experts have warned. The organisation recently withdrew its application challenging the proposed extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s stay in office from 2028...

JUSTICE Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi says the government has never worked with former Higher and Tertiary Education Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo in drafting Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, rejecting social media claims that the exiled academic played a role in crafting the proposed changes. Some opposition...