People’s Summit Rejects Constitutional Amendment Bill, Demands Referendum (opens original article in a new tab)

A coalition of Zimbabwean groups rejected the Constitutional Amendment Bill, citing threats to democracy and demanding a national referendum. They criticized the consultation process and linked constitutional issues to economic and social challenges.

• Zimbabwean groups rejected CAB3, claiming it threatens democracy and called for a referendum.
• The summit criticized the consultation process as lacking transparency and involving intimidation.
• Participants linked constitutional changes to broader issues like poverty, inequality, and corruption.