Prominent Lawyer Clashes With Zimbabwe Justice Minister Over Constitutional Bill

Renowned Harare-based lawyer Jacqueline Sande-Kamanga launched a scathing attack on Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi over the controversial Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill. A report by NewZimbabwe detailed how Sande-Kamanga accused the minister of rushing the poorly drafted legislation through Parliament to secure selfish political advantages and personal expediency. The dispute highlights growing friction between Zimbabwe's legal establishment and the ruling party over constitutional integrity. Critics argue the bill is riddled with structural mistakes and impracticalities that undermine the rule of law and weaken democratic checks. The core vulnerability remains the executive's ability to bypass legislative scrutiny, which threatens to erode public trust in the country's judicial independence and democratic institutions.