WATCH LIVE: Chamisa Refusing to talk to Biti

February 14, 2026

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1. Opposition Fracture: Chamisa vs. Biti

The most striking development is the definitive split between the two most prominent figures in the opposition.

Chamisa’s “Agenda 2026”: Nelson Chamisa has officially launched the Agenda 2026 movement, signaling a return to active politics. However, he has categorically rejected any collaboration with Tendai Biti or the members of his new coalition.
Biti and the CDF: Tendai Biti has taken over as the leader/convener of the Constitutional Defence Forum (CDF), a citizen-led movement (also referred to as the Defend the Constitution Platform – DCP).
The Launch: The CDF is scheduled for an official launch in two weeks, though key members were notably absent from recent preliminary meetings where military presence was reported.
Strategic Divide: While Biti’s CDF focuses on national demonstrations to resist a “constitutional coup,” Chamisa is moving forward with his independent “citizens’ movement” framework, further fragmenting the anti-government front.

Internal friction within the ZANU-PF leadership has reached a boiling point over the Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill of 2026.

The Rejection: Vice President Constantino Chiwenga reportedly rejected a controversial bill proposed by Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi in a recent cabinet meeting.
Referendum Demand: Chiwenga took a “people-first” stance, insisting that if the government intends to extend presidential term limits (the “2030 Agenda”), the matter must go through a national referendum rather than a simple parliamentary vote.
Military Stance: General Sanyatwe and other military elements are reportedly aligned with the view that constitutional changes of this magnitude require direct public mandate, complicating President Mnangagwa’s path to a third term.

CCC Support for the Bill: Surprisingly, the opposition faction led by Chief Whip Charles Moyo has voiced support for the Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill, arguing it will foster economic growth. All CCC MPs have been instructed to sell this idea to their constituencies.
Kazungula Bridge Authority: Botswana and Zambia are set to officially launch the Kazungula Bridge Authority on February 24, 2026, a move aimed at enhancing regional trade and border efficiency.
Youth Leadership: Nyasha Appiah Musavengana has been gaining international recognition, presenting diplomatic credentials in China to facilitate SADC youth partnerships and international trade.
Malawi’s “Radical Reset”: In Malawi, Peter Mutharika has unveiled an aggressive economic recovery plan to stabilize the kwacha and fight government corruption, projecting a drop in inflation from 28% to 21%.