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Zimbabwe Lower House Backs Presidential Term Extension

Zimbabwe's National Assembly has secured the required two-thirds majority to pass a contentious constitutional amendment bill, despite strong opposition from civil society groups and opposition lawmakers. Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda announced the results following weeks of heated, highly polarized debate over the legislation.

Among the most controversial proposals are measures that would extend the terms of office for the president, members of parliament, and local authorities beyond 2028. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it must also achieve a two-thirds majority before being sent to President Emmerson Mnangagwa for assent.

Zimbabwe: House Passes Bill to Extend Presidential Term Limit

New Zimbabwe, 18 June 2026

THE contentious Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill (CAB3) has sailed through the National Assembly, moving a step closer to becoming law after securing the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Constitution Defenders Forum Says Legislators Chose Self-Interest Over Democracy As Cab3 Passes in National Assembly

New Zimbabwe, 19 June 2026

THE Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF) has accused legislators who backed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 of putting personal interests ahead of the country's democratic future… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Majority of MPs Support Cab3 Despite Opposition to Mnangagwa Term Extension

New Zimbabwe, 18 June 2026

THE majority of legislators who participated in the debate on the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill (CAB3) supported the proposed legislation, potentially paving the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Most Came With Preconceived Ideas' - Ziyambi Attacks MPs Opposed to CAB3 As Debate Ends

New Zimbabwe, 18 June 2026

JUSTICE, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has sharply criticised legislators opposed to the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill (CAB3), accusing… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mazowe Central MP Throws Weight Behind CAB 3

263Chat, 15 June 2026

Mazowe Central legislator Dr Maxmore Njanji has backed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), arguing that the proposed changes are necessary to strengthen governance and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Amendment Bill is Constitutional Fraud, Warns MP

New Zimbabwe, 15 June 2026

Harare West legislator Joanna Mamombe on Thursday delivered a blistering rejection of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill Number 3 (CAB3). Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'People Want Bread, Not CAB3' - CCC MP Karenyi-Kore Rejects Constitution Amendment Bill

New Zimbabwe, 14 June 2026

MEMBER of Parliament for Chikanga Lynette Karenyi-Kore has fired a salvo at Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, (CAB3) declaring she will not support a law she says ignores the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: CAB3 Treats Constitution As 'Reservoir of Advantages' for Ruling Elite - Says Prominent Lawyer

New Zimbabwe, 11 June 2026

PROMINENT constitutional lawyer Advocate Thabani Mpofu has sharply criticised the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 currently before Parliament, saying it inverts the… Read more »

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Ramaphosa Urged Mnangagwa to Stop Constitutional Bill - Report

Former ally Rutendo Matinyarare has said South African President Cyril Ramaphosa used his weekend visit to Zimbabwe to caution Emmerson Mnangagwa against firing Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and pursuing the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No.3, which could extend Mnangagwa's rule.

Ramaphosa, who was Mnangagwa's guest at Precabe Farm in Kwekwe, was
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- Zimbabwe: Ramaphosa Told Mnangagwa to Stop Constitutional Amendment Bill - Report
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Zimbabwe Constitutional Hearings ‘Marred by Intimidation’

The Zimbabwean Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has said the ongoing hearings on constitutional changes have been marred by intimidation and exclusion, particularly targeting those opposed to the bill.

While the Commission acknowledged that attendance at the hearings has been generally high - and commended the Zimbabwean Parliament for publicizing the events and providing platforms for written submissions - it
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- Zimbabwe: Charamba Says Constitution Amendments 'Routine', Dismisses Claims of Overhaul
- Zimbabwe: Rights Group Warns of Intimidation At Constitution Hearings Despite High Turnout
Opposition Struggles as Zanu-PF Rallies for Constitutional Change

The Zanu-PF actively mobilized support at public hearings for the Constitutional Amendment Bill, which proposed extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term limit to 2030.

The ruling party brought supporters from towns such as Beatrice to hearings in Dema and Chitungwiza. Some submitted written affidavits backing the bill. The public hearings are the latest to catch the opposition in tatters, failing to
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