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<title>Kwedu News &#45; : Politics</title>
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<description>Kwedu News &#45; : Politics</description>
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<title>Chin’ono Challenges Chamisa Over Opposition Coalition Criticism</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/chinono-challenges-chamisa-over-opposition-coalition-criticism</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono has publicly questioned former CCC leader Nelson Chamisa’s reported dismissal of a new opposition coalition resisting Constitutional Amendment No. 3, arguing it is contradictory to undermine grassroots mobilisation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:28:47 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hopewell Chin’ono, Nelson Chamisa, Citizens Coalition for Change, Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Zimbabwe, opposition coalition, Zimbabwe politics, grassroots mobilisation, ZANU PF constitutional changes, civil society resistance, Zimbabwe opposition unity</media:keywords>
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<title>Chamisa Rejects Coalition Push Ahead of 2028 Polls</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/chamisa-rejects-coalition-push-ahead-of-2028-polls</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nelson Chamisa has rejected opposition coalition calls ahead of Zimbabwe’s 2028 elections, urging parties to rebuild grassroots trust and leadership instead of “recycled alliances.” His stance deepens divisions over unity strategies against ZANU-PF. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:33:25 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>&lt;Nelson Chamisa rejects renewed opposition coalition efforts ahead of Zimbabwe’s 2028 elections, urging parties to rebuild grassroots trust and leadership instead of recycled alliances.&gt;</media:keywords>
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<title>Catholic Bishops Challenge Constitutional Amendment Bill No.3, as Opposition Anti&#45;2030 Intensifies</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/catholic-bishops-challenge-constitutional-amendment-bill-as-opposition-to-2030-agenda-intensifies-1973</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference has challenged the Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3, warning of threats to democracy, institutional independence and the sovereign will of the people. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:54:19 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference, Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3, ZCBC submission Parliament, constitutional democracy Zimbabwe, institutional independence, 2030 agenda opposition, Gift Ostallos Siziba, judicial independence Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Electoral Commission ZEC, ubuntu philosophy leadership, constitutional reform Zimbabwe, democratic governance crisis, church intervention politics, sovereignty, Zimbabwe, Kwedu News, feature</media:keywords>
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<title>AG Mabiza Under Fire as Legal Storm Over Constitution Bill Reshapes Succession Debate</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/mabiza-under-fire-as-legal-storm-over-constitution-bill-reshapes-succession-debate</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe activist Rutendo Matinyarare accuses Attorney General Virginia Mabiza of misadvising President Mnangagwa on Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3, sparking a legal and political storm that threatens governance, succession dynamics, and regional scrutiny. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 05:48:17 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Matinyarare, Virginia Mabiza, Emmerson Mnangagwa, Constantino Chiwenga</media:keywords>
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<title>Ramaphosa’s Unannounced Mnangagwa Farm Visit Sparks Transparency Questions</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/ramaphosas-unannounced-farm-visit-to-mnangagwa-sparks-transparency-questions</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/ramaphosas-unannounced-farm-visit-to-mnangagwa-sparks-transparency-questions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cyril Ramaphosa’s unannounced visit to Emmerson Mnangagwa’s private farm in Kwekwe has triggered scrutiny over transparency and protocol. With no official statements and reports of businessman Paul Tungwarara’s presence, the secretive meeting has raised questions about governance and public accountability. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:04:24 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>War Veterans Defend Chiwenga, Reject Resignation Calls</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/war-veterans-defends-chiwenga-rejects-resignation-calls</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:45:39 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>Nepean By&#45;Election: Greens Candidate Dr Sianan Healy Urges Voters to Back Bolder Future</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/nepean-by-election-greens-candidate-dr-sianan-healy-urges-voters-to-back-bolder-future</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dr Sianan Healy, Greens candidate for the Nepean by-election, calls on voters to address housing insecurity and environmental protection by challenging the major parties this Saturday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nepean by-election, Sianan Healy, Greens, Southern Peninsula, Victoria politics, housing crisis, environmental protection, Bunurong Country</media:keywords>
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<title>Chiwenga, Kandishaya Clash in Biblical Interpretations Over Leadership Tenure Debate</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/chiwenga-and-kandishaya-clash-in-biblical-interpretations-over-leadership-tenure-debate</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/chiwenga-and-kandishaya-clash-in-biblical-interpretations-over-leadership-tenure-debate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and ZANU-PF Youth League Deputy Commissar Taurai Kandishaya have delivered contrasting interpretations of the biblical story of King Hezekiah, sparking subtle tension over leadership continuity. Chiwenga, speaking in Murewa, cautioned that Hezekiah’s extended years brought “war and suffering,” warning against prolonging tenure. Kandishaya, however, emphasized Eliakim’s dependence on Hezekiah’s reign, urging prayers for the longevity of superiors as vital for institutional stability and personal survival. Though neither directly addressed the other, their divergent messages—delivered within days—reflect differing perspectives on leadership extension amid Zimbabwe’s constitutional reform debates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:04:02 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Trevor Ncube Pushes for Unified Opposition, Calls for Action on Constitutional Amendment</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/trevor-ncube-pushes-for-unified-opposition-calls-for-action-on-constitutional-amendment</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/trevor-ncube-pushes-for-unified-opposition-calls-for-action-on-constitutional-amendment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Trevor Ncube, Alpha Media Holdings board chair, has issued a firm critique of ZANU PF, saying the ruling party is no longer capable of internal reform and has become entrenched across political and economic institutions. Writing on X, he argued the system fosters self-interest and has normalized declining public administration standards. Ncube called for comprehensive transformation, not gradual reform. He urged citizens to oppose Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 by sending written objections to the Clerk of Parliament by 17 May, and to engage MPs on their positions. His comments add to debate on governance and constitutional reform. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:12:39 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Patrick Chinamasa, Zanu PF Youth League reject the controversial US$3.6 million donation to MPs.</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/patrick-chinamasa-zanu-pf-youth-league-reject--the-controversial-us36-million-donation-to-mps</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/patrick-chinamasa-zanu-pf-youth-league-reject--the-controversial-us36-million-donation-to-mps</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ZANU PF faces internal turmoil as Patrick Chinamasa and the Youth League condemn Wicknell Chivhayo’s US$3.6M pledge to MPs, warning it undermines Parliament’s integrity amid fierce debate over Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:52 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>CAB3 a Betrayal of the Independence Promise: Chamisa</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/cab3-a-betrayal-of-the-independence-promise-chamisa</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/cab3-a-betrayal-of-the-independence-promise-chamisa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nelson Chamisa has delivered a hard-hitting Independence Day message via social media, condemning Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 as a betrayal of Zimbabwe’s liberation ideals. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:08:59 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>Fault Lines Exposed: Mliswa’s Broadside Lays Bare Power Struggles Inside ZANU PF</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/fault-lines-exposed-mliswas-broadside-lays-bare-power-struggles-inside-zanu-pf</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/fault-lines-exposed-mliswas-broadside-lays-bare-power-struggles-inside-zanu-pf</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Temba Mliswa’s sharp critique of Vice President Chiwenga and Youth Minister Machakaire exposes internal tensions within ZANU PF. His remarks raise questions about party cohesion, factional dynamics, and the authority behind such interventions, offering a rare glimpse into the ruling party’s shifting power landscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:48 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>MDC Applies for 23 April Constitutional Defense Demo</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/mdc-applies-for-23-april-constitutional-defense-demo</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/mdc-applies-for-23-april-constitutional-defense-demo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has submitted a revised application to the Zimbabwe Republic Police for a peaceful demonstration on April 23, 2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:39:30 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MDC demonstration Zimbabwe, Terancy Mambende, peaceful assembly rights, ZRP clearance, Zimbabwe constitution defense, political protests 2026, Movement for Democratic Change</media:keywords>
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<title>Lawyers Challenge ZHRC Chair Ouster</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-faces-constitutional-test-as-lawyers-challenge-zhrc-chair-ouster</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-faces-constitutional-test-as-lawyers-challenge-zhrc-chair-ouster</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The removal of Jessie Majome from the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) by President Emmerson Mnangagwa has triggered a constitutional storm, with senior lawyer David Coltart joining Lovemore Madhuku and Thabani Mpofu in condemning the move as illegal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:18:11 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Madhuku Commends Chamisa Security Intervention as Opposition Rallies Against CAB3 Amid Rising Tensions</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/madhuku-commends-chamisa-security-intervention-as-opposition-rallies-against-cab3-amid-rising-tensions-and-public-pressure</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/madhuku-commends-chamisa-security-intervention-as-opposition-rallies-against-cab3-amid-rising-tensions-and-public-pressure</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe’s constitutional standoff deepened as public hearings on Amendment Bill No. 3 descended into chaos, with NCA leader Lovemore Madhuku escorted out under Nelson Chamisa’s security protection. The incident, alongside assaults on activists, has fueled opposition unity against CAB3, a bill critics say erodes democratic safeguards. Civic groups and political leaders demand a referendum, warning that the amendment threatens Zimbabwe’s constitutional covenant and democratic trajectory. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:24:14 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>CAB3 Hearings Political Firestorm: ZHRC Flags Abuses, Opposition Boycotts, ZANU PF Remains Adamant</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/cab3-hearings-erupt-into-political-firestorm-as-zhrc-flag-abuses-opposition-boycotts-zanu-pf-remain-adamant</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) has ignited a fierce political firestorm with the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission warning of intimidation and exclusion, opposition leaders brand the hearings a “circus,” and ruling party ZANU PF insists the reforms are lawful, stabilising and widely supported. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:24:07 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>The Constitution Is Not ZANU PF Property”: Chibaya Slams ‘Captured’ National Hearings After Somabhula Chaos</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/the-constitution-is-not-zanu-pf-property-chibaya-slams-captured-national-hearings-after-somabhula-chaos</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Opposition legislator Amos Chibaya has denounced Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 public hearings as exclusionary and manipulated, following violent disruptions at Somabhula Council Hall in Gweru. Chibaya and other opposition figures accused ruling party youths of barring dissenting voices, harassing journalists, and controlling access to venues, framing the process as illegitimate and symptomatic of Zimbabwe’s wider governance crisis. Journalists were manhandled, equipment confiscated, and citizens silenced, raising serious concerns about transparency, inclusivity, and the credibility of the constitutional reform process. MISA Zimbabwe has also warned of escalating threats to press freedom during the hearings. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:18:33 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Momentary Chaos at Gweru Vungu Constitutional Amendment Bill No.3 Hearing</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/momentary-chaos-at-gweru-vungu-constitutional-amendment-bill-no3-hearing</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/momentary-chaos-at-gweru-vungu-constitutional-amendment-bill-no3-hearing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Momentary clashes at the Vungu hearing in Somabula after a suspected ZANU PF activist tried to grab the microphone from former Mkoba Member of Parliament while making his contribution. The systemic and simingly organised disruptions reflect a broader national crisis in urban and peri-urban hearings over the proposed extensions to presidential term limits and governance reforms, analysts say. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:15:08 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, Vungu Hearing, Zimbabwe Public Consultations, Presidential Term Extension, Emmerson Mnangagwa, Somabula, Pfumvudza, Zimbabwe Politics 2026.</media:keywords>
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<title>Chaos Erupts at Zimbabwe Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 Hearings, Lawyer Doug Coltart Beaten, Journalists Harassed</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/chaos-erupts-at-zimbabwe-constitutional-amendment-bill-no-3-hearings-lawyer-doug-coltart-beaten-journalists-harassed</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Public hearings on Zimbabwe’s controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 descended into violence yesterday at Harare’s City Sports Centre, with human rights lawyer Doug Coltart assaulted and journalists reportedly trapped and ordered to delete footage. MISA Zimbabwe condemns the intimidation, as nationwide consultations on the bill—widely seen as extending presidential terms and consolidating executive power—face accusations of bias and suppression. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:40:45 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Constitutional Amendment Bill No 3, CAB3, public hearings, Doug Coltart assault, City Sports Centre Harare chaos, MISA Zimbabwe journalists safety, Mnangagwa term extension 2030, Zimbabwe constitution changes 2026, ZANU PF violence hearings</media:keywords>
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<title>Gweru 14 Arrested Anti&#45;Constitutional Amendment Bill  No. 3 Group Spend Night in Prison</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-14-alleged-anti-constitutional-amendment-number-3-bill-protestors-to-spend-night-in-prison-as-bail-delayed</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-14-alleged-anti-constitutional-amendment-number-3-bill-protestors-to-spend-night-in-prison-as-bail-delayed</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The fourteen opposition supporters and civic actors arrested for unlawful assembly under the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act (MOPA) Arrested at Matende Shopping Centre  accused of participating in an unsanctioned gathering against Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 spent the night in prison after the state requested time to verify the accused’s residential addresses before making bail submissions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:35:52 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Zimbabwe Diaspora Group Formally Submits Rejection to Proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No.3</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-diaspora-group-formally-submits-rejection-to-proposed-constitutional-amendment-bill-no3</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-diaspora-group-formally-submits-rejection-to-proposed-constitutional-amendment-bill-no3</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative (ZDVI) has formally submitted a rejection of the Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill to Parliament, citing concerns over democratic accountability and term limits. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:30:14 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Constitution, Amendment Number 3 Bill, Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative, voter registration, presidential term limits, ZDVI, Zimbabwe Parliament</media:keywords>
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<title>14 Arrested In Gweru As Police Move Against Anti&#45;Amendment Bill Gathering</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/14-arrested-in-gweru-as-police-move-against-anti-amendment-bill-protesters</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ On March 28, 2026, police in Gweru arrested 14 opposition supporters and civic actors accused of staging an unsanctioned gathering against Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:39:18 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Retired Generals Caution Temba Mliswa Over Constitutional Bill Attacks</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/retired-generals-caution-temba-mliswa-over-constitutional-bill-attacks</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Air Marshal (Rtd) Henry Muchena, representing a group of veteran generals and civil servants, has issued a formal warning to activist Temba Mliswa following disparaging remarks about their parliamentary submission on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:20:59 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe, Henry Muchena, Temba Mliswa, Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, Parliament of Zimbabwe, ZANU PF, War Veterans, Gweru, Zimbabwean Politics</media:keywords>
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<title>Opposition MP raises alarm over delayed CDF allocations as Acting Speaker urges acquittals</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/opposition-mp-raises-alarm-over-delayed-cdf-allocations-as-acting-speaker-urges-acquittals</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Warren Park MP Shakespear Hamauswa has raised a point of privilege in the Parliament of Zimbabwe, accusing the government of stalling community projects by withholding Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocations. While Acting Speaker Joseph Tshuma maintains that 2025 acquittals are a prerequisite for 2026 funding under the CDF Constitution, Hamauswa contends that some legislators never received the initial disbursements to account for. The standoff underscores systemic delays in fiscal decentralization, impacting local infrastructure and social services across various constituencies ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:02:25 +0200</pubDate>
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<title>Opposition Leader Lovemore Madhuku Attacked by Masked Men at Party Meeting</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/opposition-leader-lovemore-madhuku-attacked-by-masked-men-at-party-meeting</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe opposition leader Professor Lovemore Madhuku brutally beaten by masked assailants at NCA meeting in Harare amid police inaction; incident linked to opposition against Mnangagwa&#039;s proposed constitutional extension to 2030. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:04:46 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
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<title>Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative Rejects 2030 Term Extension</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-diaspora-vote-initiative-rejects-2030-term-extension</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative (ZDVI) demands a national referendum on proposed 2030 term extensions, insisting on voting rights for millions abroad. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:32:39 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative, ZDVI, Zimbabwe 2030 term extension, Emmerson Mnangagwa term limit, Zimbabwe Constitution Section 328, Zimbabwe referendum 2026, diaspora voting rights Zimbabwe, Zanu PF term extension, Electoral Act amendments Zimbabwe</media:keywords>
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<title>Midlands Supports Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, Ncube Says</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/midlands-province-rallies-behind-constitutional-amendment-bill-no-3</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:50:46 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Zimbabwe Opposition UZA Opposes Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-opposition-uza-opposes-constitutional-amendment-bill-no-3</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The United Zimbabwe Alliance (UZA) warns against proposed changes to presidential term limits and direct elections, citing threats to democratic accountability. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:32:15 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe politics, UZA statement, Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, presidential term limits, Harare news, Zimbabwe democracy, United Zimbabwe Alliance</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe War Veterans File Constitutional Court Challenge to Block Mnangagwa’s Term Extension</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-war-veterans-file-constitutional-court-challenge-to-block-mnangagwas-term-extension</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A group of Zimbabwean liberation war veterans has approached the Constitutional Court to block President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s &quot;Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3.&quot; The application argues that the bill, which seeks to extend the presidential term to 2030 and shift to a parliamentary-led election system, is a breach of the President&#039;s oath of office and a violation of section 328(7) of the Constitution. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:50:52 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
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<title>President Mnangagwa Reassigns Three Cabinet Ministers in Strategic Reshuffle</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/president-mnangagwa-reassigns-three-cabinet-ministers-in-strategic-reshuffle</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced a strategic cabinet reshuffle, reassigning three senior ministers to new portfolios. Dr. Zhemu Soda takes over the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, while Dr. Jenfan Muswere moves to Skills Audit and Development. Professor Paul Mavima has been reassigned to the Ministry of National Housing and Social Amenities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:45:59 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe cabinet reshuffle 2026, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Dr. Zhemu Soda, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, Professor Paul Mavima, Ministry of Information Zimbabwe, Ministry of National Housing, Skills Audit and Development, Zimbabwe politics news, Section 104 Constitution of Zimbabwe, Dr. Martin Rushwaya</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe Cabinet Approves Presidential Term Extension Plan to Seven Years</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-cabinet-approves-presidential-term-extension-plan-to-seven-years</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe’s cabinet has approved draft constitutional amendments that could extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term to 2030, lengthen mandates to seven years, and shift presidential elections to parliament. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:03:36 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe constitutional amendments, Emmerson Mnangagwa term extension, Mnangagwa 2030, Zimbabwe cabinet approval, Ziyambi Ziyambi Justice Minister, Zimbabwe presidential term limits, seven-year presidential term Zimbabwe, parliamentary election of president Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe parliament reforms, ZANU-PF resolutions 2024 2025, Vision 2030 Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe political reforms, Zimbabwe electoral changes, Zimbabwe Electoral Commission reform, registrar-general voter registration, Zimbabwe Gender Co</media:keywords>
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<title>Mnangagwa Critic Blessed Geza Dies in South African Exile</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/blessed-gezazimbabwe-war-veteran-and-mnangagwa-critic-dies-in-south-african-exile</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:53:23 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Geza, Mnangagwa, ZANU PF</media:keywords>
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<title>&amp;quot;I Am Back&amp;quot;</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/i-am-back</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 02:40:06 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
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