Category: News

By Leonnel Mhuka   The March on March movement joined the 31 July protests outside the Zimbabwean embassy, condemning the detention of Zimbabwean activist Bhekimpilo Mbedzi and calling for greater respect for human rights across Southern Africa. The movement’s national spokesperson Sandile Dube said the demonstration reflected the movement’s two-pronged position on migration. While it continues to demand the removal of undocumented migrants from South Africa, the organisation insists that deportations must be conducted lawfully and with respect for human dignity. It also wants migrants’ rights protected in their countries of origin. “We are calling on the president of...

By Thomas Pablo Mapako . Dr. Thomas Tafirenyika Mapfumo, affectionately known as Mukanya or the Lion of Zimbabwe, is set to grace Harare with his iconic Chimurenga sounds once again. The legendary musician has accepted invitations to perform at Jah Prayzah’s wedding in August and Sir Wicknell Chivayo’s birthday housewarming celebration later in the year. Reports indicate each performance commands a substantial fee of $500,000 , the highest ever for a Zimbabwean artist , marking a triumphant return after years in exile. This is not charity work. Mukanya is coming home to do his favorite job: making music that...

By Leonnel Mhuka The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has announced a Flexible Customs Administration Mechanism aimed at easing the return of Zimbabweans from South Africa by offering duty-free clearance for personal belongings, rebates on pre-owned business equipment, and duty suspension on one motor vehicle, subject to existing regulations. The arrangement, approved by the Ministry of Finance, is intended to facilitate the repatriation of Zimbabwean citizens while maintaining customs compliance through verification measures. According to the public notice, on June 30, returning residents will be allowed to bring in household goods duty-free, import used business equipment under rebate facilities, and clear one vehicle...

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...

By Lindie Dube   Tensions flared in Parliament today as debate over the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) intensified, with opposition legislators accusing parliamentary authorities of stifling dissenting voices. Marondera Central legislator Caston Matewu claimed he was removed from Parliament after speaking for only two minutes during debate on the bill. Matewu said parliamentary rules entitled him to a longer speaking time and vowed to remain opposed to CAB3 regardless of any consequences. He alleged that his speaking time was cut short because of his strong opposition to the proposed constitutional amendments. Meanwhile, Fadzayi Mahere criticized what...

By Leonnel Mhuka As CAB 3 debates officially took off in Parliament, opposition circles celebrated the acquittal and release of Godfrey Karembera, popularly known as Madzibaba Vechanduko. Karembera, who was arrested in a violent manner on the night of 20 October 2025, was eventually found not guilty and released during the first week of June 2026 after nearly eight months in detention. The allegations that led to his arrest were linked to his opposition to CAB 3. By the time he was arrested, CAB 3 was still largely an internal ZANU PF talking point. However, insiders and critics such...

By Lindie Dube Zimbabwe is set to introduce a major change to its education system beginning in 2027, with all schools required to register learners for ZIMSEC examinations. While authorities say the move is aimed at strengthening national standards and creating a more unified system, it has sparked growing debate among parents, educators, and students. Questions are being raised about academic flexibility, global competitiveness, and whether the policy addresses deeper challenges within the education sector. For years, many families have turned to internationally recognized examination systems such as Cambridge for broader opportunities. The new policy, however, signals a shift...

By Leonnel Mhuka Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has strongly condemned the recent resurgence of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, describing them as “deeply regrettable and wholly unacceptable.” In a statement released through his communications bureau, President Chamisa called for greater African solidarity, accentuating that violence is not a solution to the shared challenges facing the continent. He warned that the attacks should not be viewed as a domestic South African issue alone, but rather as a broader regional crisis requiring a coordinated continental response. Chamisa spotlighted the underlying causes of migration, pointing to political instability and disputed elections in Zimbabwe,...