Story by Fungai Jachi
MWENEZI District has welcomed the enactment of Constitutional Amendment Act Number 3 of 2026 (CAA3), describing it as a progressive law that promotes good governance and positions Zimbabwe among mature democracies.
Political leaders and residents say the legislation will provide greater policy continuity, enabling elected leaders to focus on development. With Mwenezi set to host next year’s Independence Day celebrations, the district also expects to benefit from legacy infrastructure projects.
The district’s political leadership and the ruling party affiliate, the Revolutionary Defenders Zimbabwe, said the new law paves the way for accelerated development, particularly in previously marginalised areas.
Mwenezi District Coordinating Committee Chairperson Cde Gift Mazhambe said:
“We are happy that what we wanted finally happened; the law is now there and what we are hoping to see is development. Giving our elected leaders more time means we do not want them to be disturbed as they move forward to develop our nation. As we host Independence next year, we are confident our district won’t be left the same.”
Founder of the Revolutionary Defenders Zimbabwe, Cde Josphat Sarukore, said the enactment reflects the will of the people.
“As an affiliate, we are defending our leaders because we believe that it is our duty. As the saying goes, the voice of the people is the voice of God because we spoke and we were heard. As we move forward, we want to ensure we help our leaders develop this country.”
Residents also pledged to support national development initiatives as Zimbabwe advances towards Vision 2030.
“What we understand is that everyone has a role to play to develop our country, so we are going to venture into various projects to fulfil our vision as a country,” a community member said.
“We are seeing all the developments that have already started taking shape and it is our duty to play our part because, at the end of the day, we want to live better lives,” another resident said.
The enactment of Constitutional Amendment Act Number 3 of 2026 marks a significant milestone in Zimbabwe’s legislative reforms, introducing changes that include extending the electoral cycle from five to seven years and increasing the number of Senators from 80 to 90.
