Parliament extends window for public input on Constitution Amendment No. 3 Bill

Parliament of Zimbabwe has advised that members of the public can still submit their views on the Constitution Amendment No. 3 Bill until 17 May, as part of the ongoing 90-day consultation process.

In a statement shared on its official X account on Saturday, Parliament expressed appreciation to citizens who have already participated in the nationwide public hearings and those who have submitted their views through various channels.

“Parliament wishes to thank members of the public who participated in the public hearings held across the country during the period 30th March to 4th April 2026, and those who have been sending their submissions directly to Parliament.”

The legislative body encouraged continued public participation, indicating that written submissions remain open and accessible through multiple platforms.

“We take the opportunity to advise the public that they can still deposit their written submissions on the Constitution Amendment No 3 Bill at the Old Parliament building in town or at our Mount Hampden offices,” said Parliament on its official X account on Saturday.

“Further, Members of the public can also send their submissions via email at [email protected]. The submissions can still be made until the end of the 90 days on 17th May 2026.”

Parliament had earlier announced that public hearings on the Bill would run from March 30 to April 2, although engagement extended to April 4 in some areas to accommodate high turnout.

Across all 10 provinces, large crowds gathered at designated centres, reflecting growing public interest and active citizen engagement in the proposed constitutional amendments.

The hearings form part of a broader 90-day consultation period that began on 17 February following the gazetting of the Bill, providing a platform for citizens to contribute to shaping the country’s supreme law.

Participants drawn from across the social and political divide took the opportunity to present their views, with the majority linking their support for the Bill to the need for policy continuity, political stability and accelerated national development.