Zimbabwe Parliament Passes Controversial CAB3

Zimbabwe's National Assembly comfortably passed the contentious Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) with 216 votes in favour and 42 against, securing the required two-thirds majority. The bill, which has sparked widespread controversy, now moves to the Senate for further scrutiny and debate. Critics, including opposition MPs, have challenged the bill, arguing it undermines democratic accountability and could expand executive power, while Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi defended it, accusing opponents of fixating on one aspect and ignoring broader governance challenges. The bill's passage marks a significant step in the constitutional amendment process, intensifying debate over the balance of power in Zimbabwe's political system. The vote highlighted deep political divisions within the country.