Online Reporter
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, [email protected]
IT was business as usual in Gwanda on Friday as residents ignored calls for demonstrations against the enactment of Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3 of 2026, with normal activities continuing across the mining town.
Businesses remained open, workers reported for duty, learners attended school and public transport operated without disruptions.
Residents said they had chosen peace and development, arguing that demonstrations would not help address community needs.
Mr Crispen Ncube said the amendment had gone through the required constitutional and legislative processes, making it a legitimate law.
“Demonstrating against the enactment of CAA3 does not make sense to me because it came from us, the people. The legislation went through public consultations, parliamentary debate and scrutiny by Parliament and Senate,” he said.
“In fact, the idea of CAA3 came from us the people; it is our suggestion. Why then should we cause violence and disturbances over something that is ours? These are all attempts at disturbing peace.”
Mr Ncube said residents should instead focus on supporting development initiatives and maintaining unity.
“There is need for us as residents to support peace and development and remain united,” he said.
