Month: June 2026

By Leonnel Mhuka   In Parliament today, Senator Zvidzai rejected CAB 3, arguing that it takes away legitimacy. He said that the people must be allowed to decide whether they want it or not through a referendum.   He also opposed the transfer of voter roll management from ZEC to the Registrar General.   CAB 3 seeks to take away the general public’s right to vote for the President and instead give that power only to MPs and Senators.   Zvidzai also argued that allowing the President to appoint ten more senators would give him unnecessary power and undermine...

By Lindie Dube   Opposition leader  president Nelson Chamisa has rejected claims that Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, commonly known as CAB3, is a “done deal”, arguing that any constitutional changes lacking the full participation and consent of citizens cannot be considered legitimate.   In a statement, Chamisa said Zimbabwe’s citizens remain the ultimate decision-makers and that the struggle for what he described as a citizen-centred and citizen-elected government is ongoing.   His remarks come after the National Assembly passed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 with 216 votes in favour and 42 against, surpassing the two-thirds majority required for...

By Leonnel Mhuka Today we’re examining Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3, specifically Clauses 4, 9 and 10, which seek to extend the terms of office of the President, Members of Parliament and local councillors. The central question is simple: Can elected officials extend their own terms of office without a referendum? According to the Constitution, the answer is no. Let’s begin with Clause 4 of CAB 3. The clause seeks to amend Section 95 of the Constitution by increasing the President’s term of office from five years to seven years. However, the clause contains a significant phrase. It states...

By Lindie Dube Cabinet has approved revised minimum wages and conditions of employment for domestic workers and employees in unclassified operations, with the new rates taking immediate effect. Under the new structure, workers in unclassified operations will earn a minimum wage equivalent to US$270. Domestic workers and yard workers will receive a minimum of US$90 per month, while cooks and housekeepers will earn US$99. Child, disabled and elderly caregivers will receive US$108, rising to US$117 for those holding a Red Cross certificate. Government says the review is intended to update minimum wage levels and provide guidance on conditions of...

By Lindie Dube   The death of a teacher from Dune Primary School in Buhera after a mining shaft collapse has reignited debate over the welfare of educators and public sector workers in Zimbabwe. The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe, ARTUZ, says educator Progress Makamani died on June 9 while engaged in artisanal gold mining, an activity the union says many teachers have turned to in an effort to supplement their incomes. In a statement issued on Monday, ARTUZ described the tragedy as a reflection of the economic hardships facing teachers, arguing that low salaries have forced many...