Zimbabwe: Churches Renew Calls for Referendum, Urge Dialogue Over CAB3

Zimbabwe: Churches Renew Calls for Referendum, Urge Dialogue Over CAB3

THE Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has renewed its call for a national referendum on the Constitution Amendment No.3 Act, saying the legislation has deepened divisions while rejecting claims that constitutional advocacy amounts to hostility towards the State.

ZCC demands referendum on CAA3, warns of deepening polarisation

Attorney General Virginia Mabhiza and justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi in conversation shortly after bill to amend the constitution was passed by the National Assembly on June 18, 2026 HARARE – The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has renewed its call for a national referendum on the newly enacted Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Act No. 3 of 2026 (CAA3), warning that the law’s signing has “deepened national polarisation” rather than settle…

ZIMBABWE COUNCIL OF CHURCHES PASTORAL LETTER TO THE NATION

📢 PASTORAL LETTER TO THE NATION The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has issued a Pastoral Letter to the Nation, calling on all Zimbabweans to safeguard constitutionalism, peace, and national cohesion. Among its key calls, the ZCC urges:• A free, fair, and credible national referendum on Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3.• Respect for the courts […] The post ZIMBABWE COUNCIL OF CHURCHES PASTORAL LETTER TO THE NATION first appeared on The Zam…

ZCC Calls For National Dialogue

Summary of the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) Statement Overview The ZCC addresses the nation following the enactment of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Act No. 3 (CAA3) on July 7, 2026. Key Concerns The amendment has deepened national division instead of resolving issues It affects presidential terms, term limits, and how the President is chosen Many citizens and organizations are challenging it in court Some citizens plan to dem…