ZANU PF Advances Constitutional Amendment; Opposition Cites Illegality

ZANU PF proceeds with Constitutional Amendment Number 3, with Attorney-General Virginia Mabiza and Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi dismissing calls for a referendum, signaling a top-down legislative push. The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) and political commentator Jealousy Mawarire characterize the public hearings as "rushed, limited, and violent," accusing ZANU PF of "sanitising illegality." Opponents state the bill undermines democratic foundations and aims to extend presidential and parliamentary terms beyond 2028 without public mandate. This legislative initiative, known as CAB3, aligns with the 2030 agenda, potentially extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term. War veterans demand direct responses from Mnangagwa, indicating significant political friction. This maneuver concentrates executive power, generating political leverage for the ruling party.