Masvingo women back constitutional reforms, says MP Dhanzi

Masvingo Province Women's Representative Auxillia Dhanzi has voiced strong support for Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment Bill 3, 2026, asserting that the proposed reforms will significantly enhance governance, boost institutional efficiency, and foster long-term national development.

During parliamentary debates, Dhanzi lauded Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi for introducing the bill, deeming it a vital measure for strengthening the nation's governance framework. She specifically endorsed provisions related to the election of the President, the administration of voter registration, the extension of the electoral cycle, and the expanded jurisdiction of the Constitutional Court.

Dhanzi argued that electing the president through a joint parliamentary sitting would bolster democratic accountability by giving elected representatives a central role in leadership selection. She believes this system will encourage consensus-building, shared responsibility, and more robust oversight of national leaders, emphasizing that the process remains rooted in the democratic will of the people.

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The process remains rooted in the democratic will of the people through their elected representatives.

Furthermore, the legislator backed the proposed shift of voter registration and roll compilation responsibilities to the Registrar General's Office, anticipating improved administrative efficiency and public confidence in electoral processes. Dhanzi also supports extending the electoral cycle from five to seven years, citing a belief among communities in Masvingo Province that longer terms provide governments adequate time to implement development programs and achieve tangible results.

She noted that many women in Masvingo, along with some church leaders, view the number seven as symbolic of completion and fulfillment, sentiments that resonate deeply in the province. Dhanzi concluded that a seven-year electoral cycle would allow for uninterrupted implementation of government projects and greater policy continuity, which is essential for progress in key sectors like agriculture, healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

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The women of Masvingo Province believe progress in key sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, education, infrastructure development and women's empowerment required sustained commitment and adequate time to produce meaningful outcomes.