Churches, Rights Groups Reject Constitutional Amendment Bill 3

Zimbabwean churches and rights organizations have voiced strong opposition to the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3). The Zimbabwe Council of Churches and the Constitution Defenders Forum are among those calling for the bill's withdrawal or a national referendum, arguing it compromises constitutional integrity and democratic principles. Concerns include potential extensions of parliamentary and local authority tenures. Critics, including opposition figure Tendai Biti, accuse the ruling party of attempting to consolidate power. The Election Resource Centre Africa also noted that public hearings failed to meet democratic standards, highlighting widespread apprehension about the bill's implications for governance.