June deadline for Constitution committee

Zimbabwe's principals have given the cabinet taskforce a June 29 deadline to align the new draft constitution with existing laws.

A co-chairperson of a body writing the new constitution Priscilla Misihairambwi-Mushonga said the Zimbabwe constitution- making process has moved a gear up after endorsement of the draft constitution by parliament on February 6.

The president is expected to announce a referendum date on the draft.