Official Snatches Lawyer's Phone

A senior ZANU PF official reportedly snatched human rights lawyer Doug Coltart’s phone during public consultations on the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 in Harare. This incident occurred as chaos marred the hearings at the City Sports Centre.Coltart was making his way out of the venue when the alleged theft took place. Suspected ZANU PF supporters attacked him as he exited. The bill proposes changes that could extend President Mnangagwa’s term.This context underscores rising tensions throughout the consultation process. A contentious proposal.