{"id":116183,"date":"2026-03-31T18:18:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T16:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/public-consultations-on-constitutional-amendment-bill-no-3"},"modified":"2026-03-31T20:26:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T18:26:13","slug":"public-consultations-on-constitutional-amendment-bill-no-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/public-consultations-on-constitutional-amendment-bill-no-3","title":{"rendered":"Public Consultations on Constitutional Amendment Bill No 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Zanu PF Makoni DCC chairman Kudzanai Chipanga said MP’s should have the sole responsibility of electing President in Parliament.<\/p>\n

14:02: Part of the crowd attending Public consultations on the Constitutional Ammendment Bill No 3 in Patchway.<\/p>\n

14:15: The situation at the City Sports Centre in Harare right now where hundreds await the Parliamentary public hearings. The public is becoming impatient as Parliamentariant are in no show.<\/p>\n

14:25: Members of the Johanne Masowe sect were among the first to gather at the City Sports Centre in Harare for the capital\u2019s Parliamentary public hearing on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, part of nationwide consultations currently underway.<\/p>\n

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14:35: Politicians and lawyers Douglas Coltart and Fadzai Mahere and David Drury in attendance of Parliamentary Public Hearings at the City Sports Centre in Harare.<\/p>\n

14:40: Legislators have arrived at the City Sport Centre to start proceedings<\/p>\n

14:45: Opposition politicians Professor Lovemore Madhuku, Vongai Tome and Denford Ngadziore at the City Sport Centre for Parliament public consultations hearing.<\/p>\n

14:50: Standing room only at the City Sport Centre which is now at capacity.<\/p>\n

400 attend Kariba hearings<\/b><\/p>\n

Our reporter Obert Siamilandu reports that about 400 people attended a Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 engagement meeting in Makande, Kariba Rural, where most participants voiced support, citing its potential to empower marginalized communities.<\/p>\n

The meeting drew attendees from Makande, Kudzanayi, Kariba Urban and Musambakaruma\u2014areas considered Zanu PF strongholds\u2014and offered a platform for locals to air their views.<\/p>\n

Zanu PF youth leader Itai Chakazamba told the gathering: \u201cThe Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 is a game changer for our communities. It is about giving power back to the people, especially the marginalized. We urge everyone to support it for the sake of our development.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, claims that many attendees were transported from other parts of the province to bolster support raised questions about the authenticity of the turnout.<\/p>\n

One villager, who requested anonymity, said: \u201cWe were told to come and show support, but honestly, not many people here understand what this bill is about. We are just following what the party says.\u201d<\/p>\n

Zanu PF busses ED2030 Bill supporters to Manicaland hearings<\/b><\/p>\n

Kenneth Nyangani reports that public hearings in Manicaland began in Makoni District, led by Nyanga South MP Supa Mandiwanzira.<\/p>\n

Some alleged Zanu PF supporters were reportedly ferried in by bus.<\/p>\n

Most speakers at the gathering expressed support for Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, saying its provisions should be adopted.<\/p>\n

A key moment came when former Makoni Central MP David Tekeshe challenged proposals to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa\u2019s tenure.<\/p>\n

He said war veterans fought for the principle of \u201cone person, one vote.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIf MPs choose the President, we are promoting corruption because if they are given money, millions of people will suffer,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Tekeshe also claimed that former colonial leader Ian Smith was better than Mnangagwa, drawing boos and jeers from Zanu PF supporters.<\/p>\n

15:00: Speakers wrestle a microphone from a man called identified Chale, who is apparently deciding who will get to speak. All the 15 speakers so far have supported the Bill.<\/p>\n

15:03: All Microphones switched off, and rowdy youths have taken over proceedings at City Sports Centre.<\/p>\n

16:00: An elderly woman filling a register to show that she attended the Chegutu CAB3 consultation meeting<\/p>\n\r\n