Zanu-PF hails strong support for Amendment Bill

Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, has expressed satisfaction with the turnout and level of support shown during public hearings on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, describing the response as a clear endorsement of its position.

Party Director for Information and Publicity, Farai Marapira, said the high participation by citizens, party members, affiliates, and stakeholders demonstrated widespread backing for the proposed constitutional changes.

"As a party, we feel vindicated by the strong public outpouring of support at the hearings. While dissenting voices were present and we acknowledge them, the majority clearly carried the day," said Marapira.

He also commended provincial party structures for mobilising supporters to attend the hearings, which were conducted by the Parliament of Zimbabwe between March 30 and early April 2026.

Marapira encouraged individuals who did not participate in the outreach meetings to submit their views in writing before the May 17 deadline. Submissions can be sent electronically or delivered physically to Parliament offices in Mt Hampden.

Meanwhile, Zanu-PF Harare Provincial Political Commissar, Voyage Dambuza, also praised party members for their strong presence during the hearings.

"I want to thank our members who came out in their numbers to attend the Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill hearing held by the Parliament of Zimbabwe. I am grateful for the overwhelming support they showed for the Bill," he said.

The public hearings form part of the legislative process as the Bill moves through Parliament, with submissions expected to inform deliberations before its final consideration.