Chamisa vows 'solid plan'

Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa says he has a "solid plan" to address Zimbabwe's unfolding political crisis, as debate intensifies over the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3.

The bill, backed by the ruling party ZANU–PF, seeks to extend both presidential and parliamentary terms. If adopted, President Emmerson Mnangagwa would remain in office until 2030.

Parliament is expected to hold public hearings on the proposed amendments later this month, a move that has heightened political tensions across the country.

Chamisa said he is working on a structured response to what he described as a defining challenge in Zimbabwe's political landscape.

"Fellow citizens, I understand your pain, your worries, and your anxieties. Together, we carry this burden, but also the hope and the answer," he said.

"We have a solid rollout plan with a clear timeline, a defined path forward. We're putting ducks in a row. Out of this, a path is forming. Stand prepared. Get ready, your role is coming."

The constitutional debate has sparked criticism from opposition groups and civil society, who argue that the proposed changes risk shrinking democratic space in Zimbabwe.

There have also been reports of authorities cracking down on gatherings organised by some opposition figures aimed at discussing the bill.

Meanwhile, calls for unity among opposition and pro-democracy groups have grown louder.

Jameson Timba, leader of the Defend the Constitution Platform, urged opposition forces to come together in resisting the proposed amendments.

"In light of this emerging national consensus across Zimbabwean society, the DCP also wishes to publicly indicate its readiness to work with other democratic forces in the country in a united front to defend the constitution and the homeland," Timba said.

He emphasised that any significant constitutional changes should be subjected to a national referendum.

"At this moment in our national history, unity around constitutional principle is more important than our individual or organisational identity. It is the people and the Republic that matter," he added.

As public hearings approach, Zimbabwe is bracing for further political debate over the future of its constitutional order and governance framework.