Zimbabwe: Majority of MPs Support Cab3 Despite Opposition to Mnangagwa Term Extension

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 way for its passage when Parliament votes on the matter later this week.

The contentious Bill, which proposes a raft of constitutional changes, including extending the terms of office for the President, Members of Parliament and local authorities, has dominated debate in the National Assembly over the past two weeks.

MPs…