Zimbabwe Endorses New Constitution

The new constitution is set to be adopted as the country's new supreme law following an overwhelming yes vote on the referendum.
  • Zimbabwe:   Zimbabweans Approve New Constitution

    SW Radio, 19 March 2013

    Zimbabwe's new constitution received overwhelming approval from voters in a referendum on Saturday, according to final results released by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC)… Read more »

General elections are slated for July.

  • Zimbabwe:   Referendum on Constitution Approved

    DW, 19 March 2013

    Some 95 percent of the people who voted have approved changes to the constitution in Zimbabwe. The vote opens the way to elections later this year. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Thumbs Up for New Constitution

    DW, 19 March 2013

    Voter turnout was low in a referendum on a new constitution for Zimbawe. Of those who did vote, the overwhelming majority were in favor. The vote paves the way for elections later… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   'Overwhelming' Yes for Draft Constitution - Reports

    The Herald, 19 March 2013

    AS the country awaits the announcement of official referendum results by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, information filtering through from our news crews, bureaux and… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Nation's Referendum - a Start

    Chatham House, 18 March 2013

    On 16 March 2013 an estimated two million Zimbabweans voted on a new draft constitution. Polling stations reported a steady, albeit less than brisk, procession of voters during the… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Referendum Results to Be Announced Today

    AEP, 19 March 2013

    Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), Chairperson Justice Rita Makarau, has assured journalists and the electorates that results for the constitutional referendum held over the… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Thumbs Up for Draft Constitution

    The Herald, 19 March 2013

    AS the country awaits the announcement of official referendum results by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, information filtering through from our news crews, bureaux and… Read more »

  • Southern Africa:   SADC PF Endorses Referendum

    The Herald, 19 March 2013

    MORE election observers have given the just ended referendum electoral process the thumbs up with the Sadc Parliamentary Forum being the latest institution to endorse the exercise. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Referendum Characterised By Intimidation and Voter Apathy

    SW Radio, 16 March 2013

    Movement for Democratic Change Secretary General Tendai Biti has complained of abduction and intimidation on the day Zimbabweans were expected to decide the fate of the draft… Read more »

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