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