Zimbabwe: Opposition Coalition Launches Campaign to Overturn Mnangagwa's Constitutional Changes
The coalition says the changes abolish direct presidential elections and extend terms to seven years, and it plans a Constitutional Court challenge.
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Following the promulgation of new constitutional amendments that, among other things, allow the president to extend his term by two years and eliminate direct universal suffrage for the head of state, leading opposition figures have formed a brand-new People's Coalition to challenge these changes and call on Zimbabweans to mobilize. Churches and civil society have decided to join this movement.
Zimbabwe: Constitutional Amendment Marks New Era for Zimbabwe
The government has described the enactment of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Act No. 3 of 2026 as a landmark reform that ushers in a new constitutional era saying the changes are designed to strengthen governance, improve policy continuity and support the country's long-term development agenda.
STATEMENT BY RETIRED GENERALS AND SENIOR CIVIL SERVANTS OF ZIMBABWE
Fellow Zimbabweans, it has come to our attention that on 7 July 2026, the President signed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 into law. It is now Constitutional Amendment No. 3. It was gazetted same day. Our collective conscience will not allow us to remain silent while the Constitution is dismantled in silence by a few. This is not a minor amendment. It is not an administrative adjustment. It is an assault on the constitutional covenant made i…
STATEMENT BY RETIRED GENERALS AND SENIOR CIVIL SERVANTS OF ZIMBABWE:
STATEMENT BY RETIRED GENERALS AND SENIOR CIVIL SERVANTS OF ZIMBABWE: Air Marshal Henry Muchena (Retired) For and on behalf of Retired Generals and Senior Civil Servants 8 July 2026 Fellow Zimbabweans, It has come to our attention that on 7 July 2026, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe signed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 […] The post STATEMENT BY RETIRED GENERALS AND SENIOR CIVIL SERVANTS OF ZIMBABWE: first appeared on The Zambian O…
Zimbabwe coalition plans nationwide mass action over constitutional amendments
A coalition of churches, civic groups, labour unions and opposition leaders has announced plans for nationwide peaceful mass action to challenge Zimbabwe's new constitutional amendments. The post Zimbabwe coalition plans nationwide mass action over constitutional amendments appeared first on Nehanda Radio.
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