Mnangagwa Summons Parliament for Special Sitting on Constitutional Amendment Bill

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for an extraordinary parliamentary session on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, to deliberate on the contentious Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill. The announcement, made via an Extraordinary Government Gazette, signals a critical juncture for the nation's constitutional framework.

The special sitting, convened under presidential powers, specifically aims to allow legislators to debate and consider the proposed amendments. This development occurs amidst significant public discourse, with legal experts, civil society organizations, and opposition parties voicing concerns about the consultation process and the potential ramifications of the changes.

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Pursuant to section 110(2)(c) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, His Excellency the President, Dr E.D. Mnangagwa, has summoned the National Assembly to sit on Tuesday, 30th June, 2026, at 1415 hours.

Clerk of Parliament Kennedy Chokuda confirmed the recall, emphasizing the necessity for all Members of the National Assembly to attend. The outcome of this debate is anticipated to significantly influence the direction of constitutional reform in Zimbabwe, a process closely watched both domestically and internationally. The sitting is expected to draw considerable public attention as lawmakers engage with a bill that could reshape key constitutional provisions.

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The summoning of the National Assembly is meant to enable the National Assembly to consider the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill (H.B. 1B, 2026). All Members of the National Assembly must, therefore, attend the extraordinary sitting of the National Assembly at Parliament on Tuesday, 30th June, 2026, at 1415 hours.