Zimbabwe is once again grappling with significant constitutional challenges, and a critical national conversation is on the horizon. A National Press Conference has been announced to address the urgent matter of “Citizens’ Response to Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Crisis.”
Scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 11 AM, this pivotal event will be held at the SAPES Trust. The theme, “Our Constitution Our Future: Defending the Constitution,” underscores the gravity and importance of this gathering.
This press conference promises to bring together a diverse and influential group of voices to dissect the current constitutional landscape and propose pathways forward. The impressive lineup of speakers includes prominent figures such as:
- Jacob Ngarivhume
- Job Sikhala
- Tendai Biti
- Jameson Timba
- Munyuradzi Gwisai
- Obert Masaraure
- Emmanuel Sitima
- Moline Banda
- Representatives from War Veterans
- And a representative from the Church
The presence of these individuals signals a broad-based concern across various sectors of Zimbabwean society – from political and legal experts to activists, veterans, and religious leaders. Their collective insights will be crucial in understanding the multifaceted nature of the crisis and articulating a unified citizen response.
As the nation looks towards its future, the defense and adherence to its foundational legal document – the Constitution – remain paramount. This press conference is an open invitation to all media to witness and report on these vital discussions, ensuring that the critical dialogue reaches every corner of the country and beyond.
Stay tuned for more updates as this important event approaches. The future of Zimbabwe’s constitutional democracy may well hinge on the conversations initiated and amplified at gatherings like this.
- Job Sikhala: A prominent and often controversial opposition politician and human rights lawyer. He is widely known for his prolonged incarceration on charges often seen as politically motivated and for his steadfast opposition to government corruption and human rights abuses.
- Tendai Biti: A highly respected opposition politician, lawyer, and former Minister of Finance (during the Government of National Unity from 2009–2013). He is a key figure in democratic reform and constitutional discourse in Zimbabwe.
- Jacob Ngarivhume: An opposition leader and anti-corruption activist who leads the Transform Zimbabwe party. He gained international attention after being arrested and convicted for calling for nationwide anti-corruption protests.
- Munyaradzi Gwisai: A socialist political activist, lawyer, and academic. He is known for his involvement in social justice movements and challenging government policies from a labor and human rights perspective.
- Obert Masaraure: A civil society leader, trade unionist, and educator, particularly known for his role as the president of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), advocating for teachers’ rights and better education conditions.
- Jameson Timba: A seasoned opposition politician, who has held various roles within the opposition movement.
- Emmanuel Sitima: A prominent student leader and youth activist, known for his role as the President of the Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU). He is a vocal critic of the government, often leading protests and suffering arrests for advocating for students’ rights, democracy, and political reform.
- Moline Banda: While less information is publicly available about her specific role, she is listed alongside well-known political and civil society figures, suggesting she is an influential voice, likely an activist or representative from a civil society organization (CSO), contributing to the broader pro-democracy and constitutional discourse in Zimbabwe.
- Church Rep & War Veterans Rep: These entries indicate the inclusion of major societal groups—the Church (representing the moral authority and a large segment of the population) and War Veterans (representing a historically influential political base)—to give the press conference a broad, national reach.
OUR CONSTITUTION OUR FUTURE DEFENDING THE CONSTITUTION
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NATIONAL PRESS CONFERENCE
AGENDA CITIZENS RESPONSE TO ZIMBABWE’S CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS
TUESDAY. 28 OCTOBER. 2025 | 11 AM
VENUE SAPES TRUST
SPEAKERS JACOB NGARIVHUME | JOB SIKHALA | TENDAI BITI | JAMESON TIMBA MUNYARADZI GWISAI | OBERT MASARAURE | EMMANUEL SITIMA MOLINE BANDA | WAR VETERANS REP | CHURCH REP
ALL MEDIA INVITED
