HARARE – Zimbabwe’s legislative landscape is set for a significant shift as the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Ziyambi Ziyambi, confirmed that the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (No. 3) is moving into its next decisive phase. Following the conclusion of nationwide public hearings, the parliamentary committees are now finalizing reports that will shape the debate in the National Assembly.

Former Norton MP Temba Mliswa has publicly criticised retired Air Vice-Marshal Henry Muchena over his opposition to the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill (No.3). Muchena recently wrote to the Parliament of Zimbabwe, urging lawmakers to subject the proposed amendments to a national referendum. The proposed changes include measures that could extend the tenure of Emmerson Mnangagwa and introduce reforms affecting Zimbabwe’s political, electoral, and governance systems.

Speaking in the Senate last week, Torerayi Moyo said the move is aimed at aligning the country’s education system with national development goals and strengthening the teaching of Zimbabwe’s history, culture, and indigenous languages. The Heritage-Based Curriculum was introduced to produce learners who are not only “job seekers” but also “job creators,” grounding education in Zimbabwe’s natural resources, cultural identity, and economic realities.