Zimbabwe:   NCA Isolated in Rejecting Draft Constitution

SW Radio, 6 February 2013

The National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) could turn out to be the only civil society organisation urging a no vote on the draft constitution, sources in Harare said on Wednesday. Read more »

Zimbabwe:   NCA to Hold Door to Door 'Vote No' Campaigns

The Herald, 5 February 2013

The National Constitution Assembly is set to hold door to door "Vote No" campaigns to the draft constitution during the forthcoming referendum, alleging that the process was not… Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Draft Constitution to Be Presented to Parly Next Week

The Herald, 30 January 2013

THE draft Constitution to be presented to Parliament next week recognises 16 languages as the official means of communication in Zimbabwe, among other new provisions. The Lancaster… Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Better Than Feared but Far From Ideal

OSISA, 29 January 2013

In September 2012, debates around the draft Zimbabwean Constitution reached a deadlock, with ZANU-PF publishing an alternative version to that put forward… Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Independent Body to Investigate Abuses By Security Services

SW Radio, 28 January 2013

Any complaints and allegations of misconduct against the members of the notorious armed forces will be investigated by an independent body to be created through an Act of… Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Mugabe Wins on New Constitution

Zimbabwe Standard, 20 January 2013

PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe emerged as the greatest winner from last week's agreement on a new compromise draft constitution for the country. Read more »

Zimbabwe:   It's Time We Have New Constitution, Go for Polls

The Herald, 21 January 2013

It is retrogressive socially and economically the world over for a country to be gripped by an election fever for years. Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Constitution Deal Waives Election Timelines

The Herald, 21 January 2013

THE draft Constitution has waived timelines within which President Mugabe can call for elections. Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Leaders Agree on Draft Constitution

SW Radio, 17 January 2013

The principals in the unity government have announced they have reached agreement on the draft of the constitution presented to them by the cabinet committee on Thursday, paving… Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Constitutional Referendum Set for March?

SW Radio, 16 January 2013

A date for a referendum might be announced in Harare on Thursday, when the three principals to the GPA meet to receive a draft report of the new constitution. Read more »

Zimbabwe:   MDC-T Walks Out On Cabinet Team

The Herald, 17 January 2013

MDC-T yesterday walked out of a Cabinet Committee meeting on Constitution-making after parties disagreed on whether or not to adopt devolution. The committee would now appear… Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Copac Negotiations Hit Stumbling Block - Again

SW Radio, 15 January 2013

Despite a hopeful breakthrough in the COPAC talks to finalize the drafting of a new constitution, negotiations by a cabinet committee on Tuesday ended without a deal. Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Constitution: Principals Issue Ultimatum

The Herald, 15 January 2013

Principals to the Global Political Agreement have ordered the Cabinet committee charged with breaking the deadlock stalling the constitution-making process to submit its report to… Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Copac Committee Meets Tuesday to Study Proposals

SW Radio, 11 January 2013

The Cabinet Committee appointed to finalize the drawing up of a new constitution will meet on Tuesday next week to look at proposals crafted by COPAC co-chairmen. Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Constitution - Lessons From Lancaster House

Zimbabwe Independent, 11 January 2013

AS Zimbabwe continues with the contentious constitution-making process which continues to drag on three years behind schedule, it should be inspired and draw some critical lessons… Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Blow to Constitution Proces

Zimbabwe Independent, 11 January 2013

THE special cabinet committee on the constitution is set to meet next week to seek common ground on contentious draft constitution matters which Copac co-chairpersons have failed… Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Copac Committee Fails to Meet

The Herald, 11 January 2013

The Cabinet Committee charged with ironing out contentious issues in the Constitution-making process failed to meet yesterday as a key MDC-T official is away attending to personal… Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Copac Co-Chairpersons Find Common Ground

The Herald, 9 January 2013

COPAC co-chairpersons have reportedly agreed on five of the last six outstanding issues stalling the constitution making process, raising hope that there could be a breakthrough… Read more »