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DEMOCRACY SOLD IN BROAD DAYLIGHT AS ZIMBABWE ENTERS A ‘NEW’ CONSTITUTIONAL ERA
For many Zimbabweans, the signing of Constitution Amendment No. 3 is not simply another legal development. It is viewed as one of the most significant democratic setbacks since the adoption of the 2013 Constitution. To its critics, this is nothing less than a constitutional coup against democracy, executed not with tanks on the streets but…
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HAS ZACC LOST THE WAR AGAINST CORRUPTION BEFORE IT EVEN BEGAN?
The Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commission was created to serve as the country’s foremost weapon against corruption. Established under the Constitution, its mandate is clear. It must investigate corruption, promote integrity in public institutions and restore public confidence in governance. Yet years after its establishment, many Zimbabweans are asking a difficult question. Is ZACC winning the…
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STRENGTHENING PRESIDENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH STRUCTURED CONSTITUTIONAL RECALL SYSTEMS
Every constitutional system requires a lawful and orderly way to address situations where confidence in national leadership has broken down. The challenge is to design mechanisms that preserve stability while enforcing accountability. Waiting for the next election is not always enough. Conditions can shift dramatically within a presidential term, as economies weaken, coalitions fracture, and…