War vets still consulting on amendment Bill

The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has clarified that it is still consulting members on proposed constitutional amendments, rejecting claims by State media that former freedom fighters support changes critics warn could pave the way for a life presidency.

Reports had suggested that ZNLWVA secretary-general Sam Parerenyatwa endorsed the Bill during a meeting in Harare last week.

However, ZNLWVA national secretary for information and publicity Cornelius Muwoni said the association has not yet taken a position. "The correct position of ZNLWVA, as articulated by our national chairman Cephas Ncube, our national secretary-general Cde Sam Parerenyatwa and our national spokesperson Cde Cornelius Muwoni, is that ZNLWVA is still consulting its membership. Our position shall be pronounced soon after the consultations," the statement read.

Muwoni also noted that media reports misrepresented comments made during the March 12, 2025 meeting, adding that edits to interviews with ZBC and The Herald created confusion among members and did not serve national interests.

The amendment Bill, gazetted on February 16, has sparked widespread debate across the political spectrum, as it proposes extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years to 2030.