Zimbabweans living in the United Kingdom staged a protest over the weekend opposing the proposed Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill, which critics say could reshape the country’s electoral system and potentially extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure.

According to investigators, the case centres on the alleged diversion of public funds under the Zimbabwe Constituency Development Fund. Media reports indicate that Hungwe is suspected of channelling more than ZiG 1.3 million (approximately US$53,000) into private-linked entities. Prosecutors allege that shortly after Mberengwa East received its CDF allocation in August 2025, Hungwe authorised transfers of:

HARARE – Manicaland Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Misheck Mugadza says ZANU-PF would comfortably win a referendum on the proposed Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill, insisting the party has nothing to fear from a public vote. Speaking to party affiliates this week, Mugadza dismissed calls for a referendum, echoing the ruling party’s position that the proposed changes do not legally require one.

HARARE – Chiredzi South legislator Joel Sithole has been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) on allegations of abusing public funds under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF).

Tasara Hungwe, the Member of Parliament for Mberengwa East, is accused of moving funds shortly after they were disbursed by the Parliament of Zimbabwe in August 2025. According to documents seen by local media, Mberengwa East constituency received ZiG1,341,500 (approximately US$53,000) under the CDF on August 14, 2025. Investigators allege that soon after the disbursement, Hungwe transferred ZiG799,641.32 to Tatiude (Pvt) Ltd and ZiG440,171.37 to Matquick Hardware (Pvt) Ltd—b

HARARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa has broadened the remit of Paul Tungwarara, elevating him from an adviser focused mainly on Dubai affairs to a presidential advisor with responsibilities across all regions, including an added emphasis on empowerment initiatives.

HARARE, ZIMBABWE – Retired Major General Gibson Mashingaidze has publicly criticised Air Vice Marshal (Rtd) Henry Muchena over his opposition to the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 of 2026, deepening divisions among former senior security officials.

RUSAPE, ZIMBABWE – ZANU PF’s Makoni district has welcomed veteran politician Didymus Mutasa following his appointment to the party’s Council of Elders by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

BIRCHENOUGH BRIDGE — About 10,000 congregants of Johanne The 5th of Africa International brought business to a standstill at Birchenough Bridge Centre on Saturday as they marched in support of the Constitutional Amendment No 3 Bill, organisers and witnesses said.

Jacob Mudenda has urged members of the ruling ZANU-PF in Masvingo to closely monitor the activities of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in the province. Mudenda, who is also ZANU-PF Secretary General, made the remarks while addressing a Masvingo Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) meeting at the Robert Mugabe School of Education.

Former Norton MP Temba Mliswa has publicly criticised retired Air Vice-Marshal Henry Muchena over his opposition to the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill (No.3). Muchena recently wrote to the Parliament of Zimbabwe, urging lawmakers to subject the proposed amendments to a national referendum. The proposed changes include measures that could extend the tenure of Emmerson Mnangagwa and introduce reforms affecting Zimbabwe’s political, electoral, and governance systems.

The matter is scheduled to be heard in Harare before Justice Tawanda Chitapi. Mahere is asking the court to grant a stay of execution after lawyers representing Machakaire moved to enforce payment of the legal costs arising from an earlier court ruling.

HARARE — Former Zanu‑PF legal affairs secretary and ex‑minister Paul Mangwana has said President Emmerson Mnangagwa will not benefit from an additional full presidential term under the constitutional amendments now before the country’s courts and political forums. Mangwana, who co‑chaired the 2013 Constitution Parliamentary Select Committee (Copac), argued the changes alter the length of a presidential term but do not increase the number of terms a president may serve.

Exiled former cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo has dismissed claims that he was the “principal architect” behind a Constitutional Court challenge filed by civic group Ibhetshu LikaZulu, describing the allegations as false and part of an attempt to damage his reputation. The legal challenge had sought to contest proposed constitutional amendments linked to the 2030 agenda, a political plan associated with extending the tenure of Emmerson Mnangagwa beyond the current two-term pre

HARARE – Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has sharply criticised his detractors, including Chalton Hwende, accusing them of launching repeated social media attacks against him and spreading claims that he has received benefits from the ruling party.

Johannesburg, South Africa — Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, and his co-accused Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze are expected to appear at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg on Thursday to face additional criminal charges linked to a shooting incident at a private residence in Hyde Park.

In a press release signed by Commissioner Paul Nyathi, police said they were not involved in the reported incident.

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, has been detained in South Africa following a shooting incident at his Johannesburg residence. Authorities confirmed that a gardener employed at the property sustained a gunshot wound and remains in critical condition.

Self‑declared Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) senator Sengezo Tshabangu has warned opposition legislators that any MP who refuses to back Zanu‑PF’s proposed constitutional amendment to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term to 2030 will be removed from Parliament.

Chief Whip Charles Moyo speaking at a press briefing — Charles Moyo statement controversy