Online Reporter
Nyore Madzianike
Senior Reporter
THE Government has gazetted the draft Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill, marking the formal commencement of the legislative process in line with Parliamentary procedures.
Cabinet, last week, approved the proposed Bill, which seeks to modernise and rationalise elements of Zimbabwe’s constitutional framework while preserving the foundational principles of the 2013 Constitution.
Speaker of Parliament Advocate Jacob Mudenda said the Bill is being published in accordance with Standing Order No. 142(2) of the National Assembly, under the title Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (No. 3) (H.B. 1, 2026).
Adv Mudenda said the proposed amendments are designed to bolster constitutional governance, fortify democratic institutions, clearly define institutional roles and align Zimbabwe’s constitutional framework with established practices in other forward-looking jurisdictions.
He added that the reforms form part of an ongoing constitutional development process aimed at refining governance systems, improving institutional effectiveness, broadening political participation and fostering enduring national stability.
Many of the proposed changes, he said, are consistent with contemporary African constitutional models that have demonstrated durability and broad acceptance.
Among the major proposals contained in the Bill is the introduction of a parliamentary system for electing the President.
In terms of the amendment, a presidential candidate would be required to obtain a majority vote in Parliament.
Should no candidate secure an outright majority, a second-round vote would be held.
The selection process would be administered by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission in line with constitutional and legal requirements.
The measures, according to the Bill, are intended to enhance constitutional accountability by ensuring fairness, transparency and judicial supervision in the presidential election process, with procedures guided by Parliament’s Standing Rules and Orders.
The draft legislation is expected to be placed before Parliament for debate.
