We The People activists propose 35% devolution of national development budget
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — We The People, a pressure group of good governance activists, has proposed a new devolution framework that would see up to 35% of Zimbabwe’s national development budget devolved to local authorities over five years. The group presented its Draft Devolution and Decentralisation Bill, 2026 through its People’s Parliament, a civic platform convened […]
Catholic bishops warn over Constitutional Amendment No. 3, urge government to return to the people
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Zimbabwe’s Catholic bishops have issued a strongly worded pastoral message warning that the proposed Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill, 2026 could weaken democratic safeguards, concentrate power in the Executive, and undermine the will of citizens. Debate is intensifying over the reforms, which, if passed, will extend the current administration’s […]
Private hospitals to admit emergency cases under planned law
By Naledi Nyoni Harare – Private hospitals could soon be required to treat all patients with life-threatening emergencies for at least 48 hours regardless of their ability to pay under a proposed new law. The Medical Services Amendment Bill, now before Parliament, aims to align the Medical Services Act with the constitutional right to health, according […]