Retired Generals, War Veterans Block ED's Third Term Bill

Zimbabwe's influential war veterans have formally backed retired military generals in a united front against the proposed Constitutional Amendment No.3 Bill. This collective push directly challenges the ruling Zanu PF's efforts to institute broad constitutional changes, specifically those seen as extending presidential term limits. The generals made a written submission to Parliament. Supporters of the amendment argue it streamlines governance, while opponents, including the war veterans, counter that defending the supreme law must not be mistaken for political hostility. They demand a national referendum, framing the changes as a threat to democratic safeguards. Retired Air Marshal Henry Muchena leads the generals' submission, with the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) publicly endorsing their stance, raising the stakes against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration. This creates a significant internal political friction point, potentially stalling presidential power consolidation.