Zim's VP allegedly clashed with the attorney general

A Cabinet blowup over Amendment No. 3 just exposed deep cracks at the top, with Chiwenga and Mnangagwa openly butting heads in front of stunned ministers.

Heated Cabinet clash over Bill

• Vice President Constantino Chiwenga reportedly cut off Attorney General Virginia Mabhiza mid-presentation.
• Mabhiza had referenced South Africa while outlining the legal setup.
• Chiwenga rejected the comparison, questioning South Africa’s independence.
• President Emmerson Mnangagwa reportedly snapped back and asserted his authority.

Dispute over presidential election changes

• Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi introduced the draft Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill.
• The proposal would let Members of Parliament choose the President.
• The plan also stretches Mnangagwa’s final term from 2028 to 2030.
• Chiwenga fears ditching direct elections could invite internal manipulation.

Sanyatwe and the military credentials debate

• Anselem Sanyatwe, newly serving as the Sports Minister, challenged the scope of amendments.
• Sanyatwe argued the draft goes beyond a ZANU-PF resolution.
• Oppah Muchinguri Kashiri fired back over liberation war credentials.
• Tension reportedly rose as liberation history became ammunition.

Ministers' backing and dissenting voices

• Daniel Garwe voiced early support for the reforms.
• July Moyo, Torerayi Moyo, Kazembe Kazembe, and Tatenda Matevera also backed changes.
• Matevera pushed against scrapping the Zimbabwe Gender Commission.
• Mthuli Ncube reportedly sought the floor but was not recognized.