Zanu-PF to remove 'problematic clauses' from new constitution

Zanu-PF is seriously considering amending the Constitution to remove "problematic clauses" that have been abused by opposition elements led by MDC-T and its quasi-political groupings posing as civic organisations who seek to destabilise the country through illegal demonstration.

Legal practitioners have already urged the revolutionary party to use its majority representation in Parliament to amend the Constitution to stop lawbreakers from destabilising the country.

Government and Zanu-PF Chief Whip Lovemore Matuke said opposition elements were abusing the Constitutional provision that allowed peaceful demonstrations.

Matuke said peace was an important ingredient for the development of any country. To that end, he said it was critical that law enforcement agents continue to protect the country from internal and external enemies.

Matuke said the police had so far managed to contain the situation.