At the root of Mugabe’s approach to the law is the notion that rules, including the national constitution, its subsidiary laws, and indeed, the ZANU PF party constitution are not inviolable. With this attitude as the foundation of governance by successive Mugabe-led regimes, the whole edifice of legality and constitutionalism has crumbled. For example, Mugabe […]
Themes Archives: Constitution
Submissions on the Call for Independent Commissions Nominations
May 16, 2014 : Press releases
The Forum applauds the parliament’s move to operationalize the independent commissions set out in the Constitution of Zimbabwe. Since 1998, the Forum has been working with survivors of organized violence and torture. Between 2009 and 2011, the Forum carried out a series of outreach meetings to gather the views of the people of Zimbabwe regarding […]
Govt invites applications for local commercial broadcasting service licences
November 22, 2013 : Press releases
On 20 November 22, 2013 the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) invited applications for local commercial radio broadcasting services in 25 areas of the country including all major cities and towns such as Bindura, Chegutu, Chipinge, Chiredzi, Chirundu, Gwanda, Hwange, Lupane, Marondera, Plumtree, Redcliff, Rusape and Zvishavane. While MMPZ welcomes this invitation, there are several […]
Human rights bulletin 88: The role of Provincial Councils
September 25, 2013 : Monthly Human Rights Bulletin
The bulletin explains the role of Provincial Councils that have powers of local governance at regional level. Read more …Bulletin 88 Englis
Referendum Report by Zimbabwe Election Support Network
April 25, 2013 : Publications
On the 16th March 2013, the people of Zimbabwe voted in a historic Referendum for the New Constitution for their country, the second time they have done so since achieving independence in 1980. The first time was in February 2000 when citizens rejected the draft constitution but 13 years later, they overwhelmingly endorsed the draft […]