Zimbabwe Parliament Passes Contentious Presidential Term Extension Bill

Zimbabwe Parliament Passes Contentious Presidential Term Extension Bill

The Zimbabwean Parliament has given its approval to the controversial Constitution Amendment No. 3 Bill, a legislative move poised to extend the presidential term from the current five years to seven years. This contentious bill, which has successfully navigated both Houses of Parliament, now awaits presidential assent to become law. The proposed amendments have ignited significant public debate, particularly concerning provisions that would all…