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Ivan Zhakata
Herald Correspondent
Johanne, the 5th of Africa International Church has rallied behind the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) with its leader, Archbishop Dr Andby Makururu, describing the reforms as critical for national development and long overdue.
In an interview, Archbishop Makururu said Zimbabwe’s trajectory towards prosperity required bold legislative reforms aligned with national aspirations.
“I would like to congratulate Zimbabwe and its people and thank all the women and men of this nation for their resilience,” he said.
Archbishop Makururu said CAB3 dovetails with the country’s development agenda and will help unlock progress across sectors.
“The President’s mantra reminds us that hard work will be rewarded. What we are building today, we will reap tomorrow. That is certain,” he said.
The cleric said the proposed amendments resonate with the country’s Vision 2030 thrust, which seeks to attain an upper-middle-income economy.
“Zimbabwe is on a journey guided by Vision 2030 and each one of us has a role to play. These reforms are key to ensuring that the nation reaches its full potential,” he said.
Archbishop Makururu urged Zimbabweans to embrace unity and work collectively towards national development.
“As a people, we must move forward together. Unity is our strength. When we work together, we prosper together,” he said.
The Archbishop also called on citizens to remain grounded in their cultural values while supporting initiatives that foster economic growth and national cohesion.
The apostolic sect’s endorsement adds to growing support from institutions backing the proposed constitutional changes as a vehicle for development.
CAB3 is part of ongoing efforts to refine Zimbabwe’s governance framework in line with evolving national priorities.
Among other provisions, CAB3 seeks to make changes to key aspects of the Constitution, including provisions relating to the election and tenure of senior public officials, as well as alignment of certain laws with the country’s development agenda.
The proposed amendments have generated mixed reactions, with some stakeholders expressing support on the basis that the reforms will strengthen governance and accelerate development, while others have called for wider consultation and scrutiny of the provisions.
However, religious organisations such as the Johanne the 5th of Africa International Church have joined other voices backing the Bill, arguing that it is a necessary step towards achieving Zimbabwe’s long-term socio-economic goals.
