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Nearly 46 years - time for a change

Details: Written by: John Burke; Category: 45 Years; Published: 11 February 2026; Hits: 20

The latest Zanu PF Mafia rigging revolves around rewriting the 2013 Constitution - itself a compromise!

BUT here is a brand new citizen oriented Constitution:

LINK to Constitution Document

The comprehensive constitutional framework combining US separation of powers with UK parliamentary traditions, including term limits, independent electoral commission with international oversight, transitional justice for Gukurahundi, and devolution. These two documents work together:

The Constitution provides the complete framework, while the Briefing specifically addresses the Politburo problem as identified as Zimbabwe's most critical governance failure.

Both are professionally formatted and ready for your UK-based international advocacy campaign.

Alternations to the Constitution can only be sanctioned by:

A two-thirds vote of both houses of Parliament, AND Approval by a majority of voters in a National Referendum

1. Politburo Problem Briefing (NEW - addresses your concern) L

This 10-page briefing document specifically tackles Zimbabwe's confused governance structure with its three incompatible systems. It includes:

The Problem Analysis:

How the Zanu PF Politburo makes the REAL decisions while Parliament and Senate are rubber stamps
Five specific ways the Politburo usurps constitutional governance (policy decisions, parliamentary control, appointments, budget allocation, electoral manipulation)

Constitutional Solutions:

Complete Article II provisions for the main constitution that absolutely prohibit parallel governance structures
Criminal penalties (10+ years imprisonment) for anyone participating in politburo governmental decision-making
Transparency requirements for all government decisions
Clear separation of party and state resources
Unamendable status to prevent future erosion

Clarification of Roles:

Distinct functions of the National Assembly (250 MPs) vs. Senate (80 members)
How to ensure both are independent of party control

Transnational Repression

Details: Written by: Blessing Tariro Makeyi; Category: Human Rights Violations; Published: 11 February 2026; Hits: 8

Is South Africa Turning a Blind Eye?

Transnational Repression and the Shadow War Against Zimbabwean Dissent

The assassination of 26-year-old activist Kudzai Weston Saruwaka in Pretoria on February 7, 2026—just one day after the death of opposition figure Blessing Geza—has thrust an uncomfortable question into South Africa's political consciousness: Has the Rainbow Nation become a hunting ground for foreign regimes seeking to silence their critics?

Saruwaka's killing, the suspicious arrest of opposition leader Job Sikhala with planted explosives, and the prolonged detention of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Jameson Timba paint a disturbing picture of systematic transnational repression operating with apparent impunity on South African soil. The evidence suggests that while Pretoria may not be actively orchestrating these acts, it is creating conditions where such operations can flourish—through institutional weakness, political calculations, and what amounts to willful blindness.

The Saruwaka Assassination: A Professional Hit on South African Soil

Kudzai Weston Saruwaka was not a high-profile politician. He was a young activist who had supported Blessing Geza's calls for political change in Zimbabwe. That support cost him his life. On February 7, 2026, Saruwaka was found dead with gunshot wounds in Mabopane, Pretoria.

The circumstances bear all the hallmarks of an extraterritorial assassination:

*The Setup*: Saruwaka, who ran a small business, was allegedly lured by a client who placed a R27,000 order, paid in installments. The final payment required him to travel to a remote location in Mabopane.
*The Execution*: When Saruwaka arrived at the location, gunmen ambushed his vehicle. Both he and his Uber driver were shot dead.
*The Signature*: Nothing was stolen—not the merchandise, not cash, nothing. Family members emphasize this point: "nothing, including the merchandise, was stolen," raising immediate suspicions that he was deliberately targeted and lured to the location for assassination.
*The Timing*: Saruwaka was killed exactly one day after Blessing Geza's death from cancer in South Africa. The proximity is either an extraordinary coincidence or a calculated message.
*The Context*: Saruwaka had fled Zimbabwe in October 2025 after receiving credible threats linked to his activism. He sought safety in South Africa. That safety proved illusory.

Opposition leader Douglas Mwonzora described Saruwaka as "one of the most gifted, fearless and focused young people" and called his death "murder most foul." Former MP Gladys Hlatywayo was more direct: the killing bore "the footprints of an extraterritorial assassination."

Violence Against Women

Details: Written by: Mollin Muteto; Category: Zimbabwe; Published: 02 December 2025; Hits: 121

Ending Violence Against Women in Zimbabwe: A Crucial Fight for Equality

Elimination of violence against women in Zimbabwe

In Zimbabwe, as in many nations, violence against women remains a persistent and devastating crisis, affecting countless lives and hampering national development. While rooted in historical gender inequalities, this violence now manifests in both physical and digital forms, demanding urgent, multifaceted responses. Despite a growing policy framework and dedicated activism, significant challenges remain in transforming legal protections into tangible safety for all women and girls.

The Pervasive Shadow of Violence

Gender-based violence (GBV) in Zimbabwe is a systemic issue, with one in three women experiencing violence in their lifetime. This violence is not confined to private spaces; women and girls often report feeling unsafe in environments where they should be protected, such as schools and religious institutions. The psychological and physical scars are deep, creating a cycle of fear and oppression that limits women's full participation in society.

The economic cost of this violence is staggering. A recent government-commissioned study revealed that GBV drains the national economy, costing an estimated 3.87% of Zimbabwe's GDP. This loss stems from reduced labour productivity, increased healthcare and social service costs, and drained household incomes, making investment in prevention and response not just a moral imperative, but a fiscal one.

The Emerging Frontier: Digital Violence

Big Man Syndrome

Details: Written by: Genius Khatazile Mamwadhu; Category: Regime News; Published: 10 November 2025; Hits: 84

chissano mnangagwa THE political trajectory of post-colonial Africa is often marred by the spectre of the "Big Man" syndrome—a model of governance where executive power is consolidated, extended, and perpetuated, often at the expense of democratic institutions and the popular will. The debate surrounding a potential term extension for President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe's incumbent president, strikes at the very heart of this enduring challenge.

While his ascent to power in 2017 was framed as a "New Dispensation" and a decisive break from the Robert Mugabe era, any move to prolong his tenure beyond its constitutional limits would not only represent a profound betrayal of his initial promises but would also cement a tragic continuity with the very authoritarianism he purported to dismantle, further imperilling Zimbabwe's fragile prospects for stability and prosperity.

The most compelling argument against any term extension lies in the foundational principles of constitutionalism and the rule of law. Zimbabwe’s 2013 Constitution, a document born from a fraught but nationally inclusive process, explicitly outlines presidential term limits.

Section 91 stipulates that a person is disqualified from election as President if they have already held office for two terms. This provision was a hard-won victory for those advocating for institutional checks on executive power, a direct response to the decades of personalized rule under Mugabe.

For Mnangagwa, who has repeatedly pledged his allegiance to the constitution, to seek or accept an extension would be an act of profound legal and ethical hypocrisy. It would demonstrate that the constitution is merely a tool to be wielded by the powerful and discarded when it becomes inconvenient, undermining the very bedrock of a democratic state and sending a message that Zimbabwe remains a nation of men, not laws.
Furthermore, the political context of Mnangagwa's rise to power makes the case for a fixed term even more critical. He was not elected on a radical new platform in 2017; he was installed by a military-assisted process that ousted his predecessor.
His subsequent electoral victories in 2018 and 2023 have been widely contested by international observers and the opposition, marred by allegations of intimidation, voter suppression, and judicial bias.

Zanu PF Failures

Details: Written by: Directed by John Burke, Research by GROK 4; Category: Corruption News; Published: 06 November 2025; Hits: 79

Overview of Corruption in Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwe continues to grapple with systemic corruption under President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration, which has exacerbated economic instability, eroded public trust, and hindered development. Despite promises of reform since the 2017 coup, issues like currency manipulation, elite patronage, infrastructure neglect, and electoral manipulation persist. International bodies such as the IMF and U.S. Treasury have highlighted these problems, with the latter imposing sanctions on Mnangagwa and associates in 2024 for corruption and human rights abuses tied to elections. Transparency International ranks Zimbabwe 149th out of 180 countries on its 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index, scoring 24/100, reflecting entrenched graft in public procurement, resource allocation, and political loyalty schemes. Below, I break down the specified areas based on verified reports from credible outlets.

ZiG Currency Crisis

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), introduced on April 8, 2024, as a gold-backed currency to replace the unstable Zimbabwean dollar, aimed to curb hyperinflation and dollarization. Backed by $900 million in reserves (including gold and foreign currencies), it initially faced a "crisis" marked by rapid depreciation, black-market premiums exceeding 50%, and public skepticism amid past currency failures. By mid-2025, however, the ZiG has shown deceptive stability: monthly inflation dropped to 0.3% in June 2025 from over 175% in early 2024, with transaction use rising from 26% to 40% of GDP. The IMF praised this in its October 2025 Article IV consultation, crediting tight monetary policy and gold export booms.