Lawmakers Clash Over Electoral Reforms

Lawmakers are fiercely divided over a controversial proposal to strip the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) of its voter registration duties. The proposal is part of the Constitution Amendment Bill Number 3 (CAB3), which has sparked intense debate in Parliament. The clause would transfer voter registration to the Registrar-General's office. Opposition MPs argue the move would undermine the independence of the electoral process and concentrate power in the executive. Ruling party MPs support the change, citing administrative efficiency. The debate has exposed deep divisions over electoral reforms. The core vulnerability is the potential for the voters' roll transfer to undermine the independence of the electoral process.