Story by Godfrey Bonda
Harare – Cde Paul Mangwana, ZANU PF Secretary for Mines and Energy Development, has reaffirmed that Zimbabwe’s Constitution is a living document and can be amended when deemed necessary by the people. Speaking at ZANU-PF headquarters today, Cde Mangwana emphasized that the proposed amendments, including those affecting presidential term limits, do not require a referendum.
Cde Mangwana, who has held key cabinet positions including Minister of Labour and Social Welfare, acting Minister of Information, and Minister of Indigenisation and Empowerment, co-chaired the Parliamentary Select Committee responsible for drafting the 2013 Constitution. He stressed that constitutional changes should reflect the will of the citizens and the nation’s developmental priorities.
“The Constitution evolves with the needs of the people,” Cde Mangwana said, highlighting that public engagement and legislative processes guide any proposed amendmentsHe also commended President Emmerson Mnangagwa for his leadership, describing him as disciplined and highly active in governance. “President Mnangagwa chairs the Politburo for extended hours and has put his shoulder on the wheel,” Cde Mangwana noted, adding that the President enjoys respect across the region for his strategic role.
The Secretary for Mines further underscored the historical and political ties between ZANU-PF and South Africa’s African National Congress, noting that the relationship strengthens regional solidarity. He also reflected on the challenges of the liberation struggle, saying the nation’s progress builds on the sacrifices made by those who fought for independence.
