A constitutional amendment that could redraw Zimbabwe's presidential election rules is now open for public scrutiny, and citizens have until May to weigh in.
Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3
Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3
- The Parliament of Zimbabwe is formally soliciting public input on the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3.
- Presidential selection and tenure are among the governance provisions the bill could significantly reshape.
- Section 328(9) of Zimbabwe's Constitution legally compels Parliament to gather public views after a constitutional bill gets introduced.
- The consultation push is framed as an effort to embed participatory democracy into the reform process.
- Written contributions can go to [email protected] or get dropped off physically at the Parliament Building in Mt Hampden, Harare.
- All submissions must land before Friday, May 15, 2026.
- Public hearing dates haven't been locked in yet and will get announced separately.
- Citizens needing clarification on the process can reach out to the Acting Deputy Clerk of Parliament directly.
