HARARE — Prominent human rights lawyer Douglas Coltart has broken his silence regarding his nationality, categorically stating that he holds no foreign passport and is not entitled to British citizenship. The clarification comes amid a storm of political hostility following a violent encounter at a public hearing last week.

The Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No 3) Bill, 2026 was published in a Gazette Extraordinary on Monday. The Bill proposes several significant constitutional changes, including alterations to the presidential election process, extensions to terms of office, and the application of those changes to the current officeholders.