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Felex Share Herald Reporter
THE two MDC formations’ bid to include devolution of power in the new Constitution flopped yesterday after being shot down by a full Select Committee.
The generality of Zimbabweans rejected devolution of power during the outreach programme, saying it was divisive and inappropriate for a unitary State such as Zimbabwe.
Instead, the 25-member committee agreed to have provincial governors elected by an electoral college that includes legislators and local authority representatives from the provinces.
Copac co-chairperson Cde Munyaradzi Paul Mangwana (Zanu-PF) yesterday said the provincial structures and functions will be spelt out in an Act of Parliament.
“We have struck common ground on most of the issues that include the issue of having two Vice Presidents and the issue of dual citizenship.
“Most importantly, the provincial structures and functions will be
Mining industry to continue contributing to policy formulation
Oliver Kazunga recently in Victoria Falls
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Lack of exposure hampers growth of Binga arts
Prosper Ndlovu
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EDITORIAL COMMENT: Punish school authorities who send away pupils over fees
Schools authorities continue to send pupils home for non-payment of fees and levies despite repeated warnings by Government that such action is illegal.