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Before I go to bed, I want to make one observation about ZANUPF. A sad observation. One of the reasons so many people struggle to take some of the party’s claims seriously is that the figures it sometimes presents defy common sense and logic. Zimbabweans are being told by a ZANUPF-controlled Parliament that 540,037 submissions were made regarding Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, and that 537,102 of those submissions supported the Bill, while only 2,935 opposed it. Those figures are so lopsided that anyone who sees them will inevitably recognise how ridiculous they are. The problem is not just the numbers themselves. The problem is what such claims do to public confidence. Even people who may be sympathetic to the process can find themselves struggling to defend statistics that appear implausible on their face and are highly laughable. When public institutions present figures that large sections of the public find difficult to believe and ridiculous, they are essentially undermining confidence in the entire process. People naturally begin to ask what methodology was used, how the figures were verified, and whether the outcome remotely reflects the views expressed during consultations. The answer is an unequivocal NO! Parliament is one of the most important institutions in the country. Its credibility matters. When claims emerge that many citizens regard with ridicule, the damage extends beyond the Bill and affects public trust in the institutions themselves. That is why these figures have become a subject of ridicule and disbelief across Zimbabwean internet platforms. For many Zimbabweans, the numbers simply do not pass the common-sense test. This is embarrassing, absolutely embarrassing. We know that ZANUPF traditionally rigs, but this is absolutely ridiculous. 540,037 submissions, 537,102 in favour, 2,935 against. Those are not consultation figures released by the Zimbabwean parliament. They are the kind of numbers that make people stop believing everything else you say. This is embarrassing coming from a supposedly people’s parliament.

@nickmangwana Saka zvinebasarei

THREE TIMES IN 46 YEARS Since joining the United Nations in 1980, Zimbabwe has served two (2) terms as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. Next year we are back there. · 1983 – 1984 · 1991 – 1992 •2027-2028

@daddyhope This is a flawed process, they’re pushing a flawed agenda. E.D’s corrupt rule has led the country to collapse and none of this cab 3 is about the people, selfish agenda. We reject everything being done now. The citizens shall gather and stand for what is right. No to Cab 3 shit

The Parliament of Zimbabwe has adjourned early until tomorrow after opposition MPs raised concerns about security and safety should debates on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 continue into the night and extend towards midnight. The Bill remains one of the most contentious pieces of legislation before Parliament, with debate expected to resume tomorrow. ZANUPF is aiming to have the Bill passed by Friday, or sooner if parliamentary proceedings move faster than anticipated. The ruling party is pushing to secure approval of the legislation at the earliest convenience.

BREAKING NEWS Opposition Leader President Amon Maisvoreva in Custody 3 June 2026 By T. Paradza The leader of the Zimbabwe National Revival Party (ZNRP), President Amon Maisvoreva, was taken into custody by the Police Law and Order Department today at approximately 3:00 PM. At this stage, the circumstances and reasons surrounding his detention remain unclear. Party officials and supporters are seeking clarification from the relevant authorities and are awaiting an official statement. Further updates and verified information will be communicated as they become available. Members, supporters, and the public are encouraged to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding while awaiting official developments.

@ChangeRadioZW @PoliceZimbabwe please release the opposition leader, why are you intimidating individuals who have the right to exercise their freedom. @UNHumanRights @USAID @hrw @nelsonchamisa @NgarivhumeJ @Hon_Kasukuwere @NewsHawksLive @NewsDayZimbabwe please intervene.

@PacheduZW They said we can protest peacefully

This is pure rubbish 🗑 😑

@ZANUPF_Official @marapira_farai

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@freemanchari please share the authentic data of submissions made to the parliament

My name is Honourable Maxwell Mavhunga I represent Chitungwiza South in Parliament. On my dates of swearing in both as a legal practitioner and a member of Parliament , I took oath to uphold the constitution of Zimbabwe and abide by all its laws. Today my oath is being tested.I stand by the people who voted for me. I do not agree with CAB3 both in its principles or substance. I stand to debate against it in the house of assembly. I will not vote for a law that suppresses the wishes of my people.

@LynneStactia Ngochani uyu akutorara zvake ku joza nengochani

Uri -Saskamu hohonwa to brave to post such brazen nonsense! You lack SHAME! Uchadzikama hako !!

1/2 𝗠𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗪𝗔 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗧. 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧’𝗦 𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗕𝟯 𝗜𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗. The one mistake ED made was that, because he knew he was unpopular (a 50% President), he created parallel structures within ZANU PF to push his agenda and consolidate power. In doing so, he circumvented the party's structures, manipulated processes, and even sidelined the old guard. Likewise, out of fear that the army expected him to honour his promise that Chiwenga would replace him, he purged sections of the military. Since then, nearly 50 high-ranking battle-hardened military leaders have died under oftentimes mysterious circumstances. In an effort to circumvent government systems and processes, he created a Parallel Cabinet of advisers and businesspeople to whom he allocated tenders and entrusted with government work through his office. In the process, this Parallel Cabinet became powerful and wealthy through tenders, public-private partnerships and appropriating government assets. As they enriched themselves and monopolised opportunities, they evolved into a cartel that shut out other businesses—including military-aligned businesses—from key sectors of the economy. As a result, this clique around the President now uses handouts in the form of cars and money to co-opt remaining generals, key ZANU PF leaders, government officials, MPs, and influencers in order to cultivate support for an unpopular President and his CAB3 retirement plan. However, despite lavishing kingmakers and protectors of the realm with gifts and patronage to co-opt them, the problem is that the CAB3sters refuse to empower them with the deals and business opportunities that made them [the CAB3sters] wealthy. What this has created is a circle of powerful and influential people who facilitate for the President and his cartel to make money in exchange for handouts. However, this relationship is merely transactional and individual based, hence it has not cultivated loyalty or any meaningful institutional backing. The powerful men doing the facilitating are no longer content with handouts alone; THEY WANT MORE — access to the deals and opportunities that made the CAB3sters wealthy — and they know that getting there means getting rid of the cartel around President that is gluttonously closing everyone else out. It’s obvious too for them to see that the time to strike is now, because at 87 years old, the President is in visible decline and may soon die or become politically redundant. Moreover, given his lack of popularity, the growing resistance to CAB3, and what many perceive as his weak institutional support within ZANU PF, government, and the army, they increasingly see him and his Parallel Cabinet as the past. This is why they are beginning to align themselves with what they view as the future. Everyone with influence and power also realises that Mnangagwa represents the sunset, and they are now waiting for the dawn. This inevitably means that CAB3 has become an open tomb that only those who are not perceptive will choose to be entombed in. Even though there may still appear to be support for the President, the warning from retired generals to parliamentarians—that they should consider CAB3 and our constitution with a view to tomorrow—has altered the calculation. It is wiser to align with the future than to be buried alongside the old man and his CAB3. Mnangagwa is the past, and the future is rising in the form of a younger, stronger, 69-year-old former general who is offering the possibility of renewal and, more importantly, a redistribution of opportunities in a rising Zimbabwe. Chiwenga is backed by an army he led in Mozambique, the Congo, Angola, Sudan, Equatorial Guinea, and Somalia. Through these missions, he trained, mentored, and promoted many of the leaders who remain within that army today. Many passed through military institutions he helped establish, while others gathered intelligence and defended the nation on secret missions that remain

@advocatemahere We shall do as they say

🔸Musatijairire. #NoToCAB3 We need new leaders.🇿🇼

@DrK3819 They have send this

They know that their bill cannot withstand the scrutiny of daylight, now they are seeking refuge in haste. They are rushing to debate the draconian bill through the night then the machinery of enforcement is summoned 👇

@KMutisi @edmnangagwa Nyarara iwee ngochani

@edmnangagwa Congratulations Mr President… Your Leadership made it possible!

Today, Zimbabwe marks a significant diplomatic milestone as the nation has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, garnering 182 out of 190 votes. This resounding victory underscores the effectiveness of our Engagement and Re-engagement agenda, demonstrating the global community's confidence in Zimbabwe's leadership and commitment to international peace. As we assume our seat on the global stage, Zimbabwe is poised to contribute meaningfully to international peace, security, and multilateral cooperation, championing a fairer and more equitable global order while amplifying Africa's voice. I extend my sincere gratitude to the UN Member States for their support and to our diplomatic team for this outstanding achievement. Zimbabwe is open for business and now plays a pivotal role in shaping global peace. #UNSC #DiplomaticTriumph #EngagementAndReengagement #GlobalPeace #Vision2030

@daddyhope Which is which now

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has issued a public warning ahead of parliamentary deliberations on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, cautioning individuals and groups against inciting violence, organising unrest, or encouraging citizens to revolt against the Government. The statement comes as the Zimbabwean Parliament prepares to debate one of the most controversial constitutional proposals since the adoption of the 2013 Constitution. What makes the statement significant is that it was issued before any protests have taken place. The police are effectively signalling that they expect strong public reactions to CAB3 and are moving early to deter any form of unrest. The statement is a warning aimed at discouraging public opposition to a Bill that has already generated resistance from constitutional experts, former liberation war fighters, retired military officers, churches, and civil society groups. Whether viewed as a routine security warning or a political signal, the timing of the statement underscores the sensitivity of the constitutional battle now unfolding in Parliament.

Last week, at the close of public consultations, we were told that parliament received 300 000 written submissions. Today, about seven days later, we are told its 500 000 submissions! There is an increase of 200 000. More importantly, they were able to analyse all in 7 days!

@MacBelts Police is allowing people to demonstrate peacefully

@daddyhope @freemanchari please release your statistics report regarding the submissions and the opposing.

The controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 is expected to be passed by Parliament by tomorrow evening or Friday, according to several Members of Parliament I have spoken to. The most contentious constitutional battle since the adoption of the 2013 Constitution has taken a dramatic step forward after a Joint Parliamentary Committee recommended the adoption of most provisions contained in CAB3. In the final report presented to Parliament today, the Committee endorsed a series of far-reaching constitutional changes that would fundamentally reshape Zimbabwe’s political and governance landscape. Among the most significant recommendations is the proposal to remove the direct election of the President by citizens and replace it with a system in which the President is elected by Parliament. The Committee argued that parliamentary election of the Head of State would reduce the financial burden of national elections, minimise political tensions associated with presidential contests and strengthen accountability between the Executive and Parliament. Critics have warned that such a move would represent one of the most significant reversals of democratic reforms since 1987, effectively removing the principle of one person, one vote in presidential elections. The report also recommends extending the terms of both the President and Members of Parliament from five years to seven years. In a striking observation, the Committee stated that some members believed a 10 year term would be ideal for delivering long-term development projects, but ultimately settled on recommending a 7 year electoral cycle. Other major proposals endorsed by the Committee include transferring responsibility for voter registration and management of the voters’ roll from the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to the Registrar-General, creating a new Zimbabwe Delimitation Commission to take over constituency boundary drawing, increasing the size of the Senate by adding ten presidential appointees, and changing the process for appointing judges by giving the President a greater role in judicial appointments. The Committee also backed proposals to repeal the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission, arguing that the body had completed its mandate and that Zimbabwe currently enjoys peace and stability. However, not every proposed amendment received the Committee’s support. The report recommends retaining the Zimbabwe Gender Commission after concerns were raised that abolishing it could weaken the protection of women’s rights and undermine Zimbabwe’s international commitments on gender equality. The Committee also rejected proposals that would allow traditional leaders to participate openly in politics. It concluded that such a change would conflict with constitutional provisions requiring traditional leaders to remain politically neutral and impartial in carrying out their duties. One of the most contentious aspects of the report is its claim that public consultations demonstrated overwhelming support for the Bill. According to figures contained in the report, Parliament received 540,037 written submissions, of which 537,102 supported the Bill while only 2,935 opposed it. The report now places Parliament at the centre of a constitutional debate that is likely to dominate Zimbabwean politics for months to come. Supporters argue the amendments will improve governance, reduce costs and promote political stability. Opponents insist the proposals concentrate power, weaken democratic accountability and alter key constitutional safeguards that were established after years of political struggle. With the Committee largely endorsing CAB3, attention now shifts to Parliament, where lawmakers will determine whether the proposed constitutional changes become law and reshape Zimbabwe’s political future. You can read the full Parliamentary report on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 on my Telegram channel via the link below. 👇🏿👇🏿 t.me/informationhub…

@CMukungunugwa lol

BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Zimbabwe has won a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council after securing an overwhelming 182 votes out of 191 at the UN General Assembly in New York.