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HARARE – The Parliament of Zimbabwe has officially released the comprehensive schedule for public hearings on the controversial Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Number 3 Bill (H. B. 1, 2026), setting the stage for nationwide consultations starting later this month.
In compliance with Section 328(3) and (4) of the Constitution, which mandates that the public be given an opportunity to express their views on constitutional bills, Parliament will conduct hearings across all ten provinces from Monday, 30 March, to Thursday, 2 April 2026.
The constitutional provisions require that once the Speaker of Parliament publishes the precise terms of a constitutional bill in the Gazette, Parliament must immediately invite members of the public to share their views through public meetings and written submissions.
“A Constitutional Bill may not be presented in the Senate or the National Assembly in terms of section 131 unless the Speaker has given at least ninety days’ notice in the Gazette of the precise terms of the Bill,” reads Section 328(3).
Section 328(4) further states:
“Immediately after the Speaker has given notice of a Constitutional Bill in terms of subsection (3) Parliament must invite members of the public to express their views on the proposed Bill in public meetings and through written submissions, and must convene meetings and provide facilities to enable the public to do so.”
In a statement, Parliament said the hearings are being conducted as part of enhancing participatory democracy.
“In compliance with the above and as part of enhancing participatory democracy, the Parliament will be conducting Public Hearings on the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment No.3 Bill (H. B. 1, 2026) from 30 March 2026 to 02 April 2026,” Parliament announced.
The hearings will be conducted by ten parliamentary teams deployed to all provinces, ensuring that citizens in every district have an opportunity to make their voices heard on the proposed amendments.
Public Hearing Schedule
Team A – Manicaland Province
Monday 30 March 2026:
· Nyanga District at Nyamhuka Shopping Centre, Nyamhuka Hall at 1000 hours
· Mutasa District at Manica Bridge, Manica Bridge Hall at 1400 hours
Tuesday 31 March 2026:
· Makoni District at Chipembere Business Centre, Open Space at 1000 hours
· Mutare District at Sakubva, Sakubva Beit Hall at 1400 hours
Wednesday 1 April 2026:
· Chipinge District at Rimbi Business Centre, Manicaland Development Association Hall at 1000 hours
· Chimanimani District at Chakohwa, Chakohwa Secondary School at 1400 hours
Thursday 2 April 2026:
· Buhera District at Murambinda, Better Schools Programme Zimbabwe Hall at 1000 hours
Team B – Mashonaland Central Province
Monday 30 March 2026:
· Bindura District at Chipadze Township, Chipadze Council Hall at 1000 hours
· Mazowe District at Nzvimbo Business Centre, Council Hall at 1400 hours
Tuesday 31 March 2026:
· Mt. Darwin District at Mt. Darwin Town, Council Hall at 1000 hours
· Shamva District at Madziwa Business Centre, White House Vocational Training Centre at 1400 hours
Wednesday 1 April 2026:
· Muzarabani District at Muzarabani Growth Point, Community Hall at 1000 hours
· Rushinga District at Chimhanda Business Centre, Council Offices at 1000 hours
Thursday 2 April 2026:
· Mbire District at Mushumbi Pools Business Centre, Lower Guruve Development Association Training Centre at 1000 hours
· Guruve District at Guruve Business Centre, Salvation Army Church Hall at 1000 hours
Team C – Mashonaland East Province
Monday 30 March 2026:
· Chikomba District at Sadza, Council Hall at 1000 hours
· Seke District at Dema Business Centre, Council Grounds at 1000 hours
· Hwedza District at Hwedza Centre, Flea Market Hall at 1400 hours
Tuesday 31 March 2026:
· Marondera District at Dombotombo Township, Mbuya Nehanda Hall at 1000 hours
· Goromonzi District at Chishawasha-Donhodzo Township, St Peters Claver Primary School Grounds at 1400 hours
Wednesday 1 April 2026:
· Uzumba-Maramba-Pfungwe District at Mutawatawa Business Centre, Better Schools Programme Zimbabwe Hall at 1000 hours
· Murchwa District at Murchwa Centre, Better Schools Programme Zimbabwe Hall at 1400 hours
Thursday 2 April 2026:
· Mudzi District at Kaitao Business Centre, Open Space at 1000 hours
· Mutoko District at Mutoko Business Centre, Better Schools Programme Zimbabwe Hall at 1400 hours
Team D1 – Mashonaland West Province
Monday 30 March 2026:
· Mhondoro-Ngezi District at Mamina Business Centre, Mamina Council Hall at 1000 hours
· Chegutu District at Chegutu, Chegutu Council Hall at 1400 hours
Tuesday 31 March 2026:
· Sanyati District at Chakari Business Centre, Patchway Open Space at 1000 hours
Team D2 – Mashonaland West Province
Monday 30 March 2026:
· Makonde District at Finland Business Centre, Chipfunde Hall at 1000 hours
· Zvimba District at Rafingora Business Centre, Rafingora Community Hall at 1400 hours
Tuesday 31 March 2026:
· Kariba District at Makande, Makande Secondary School at 1000 hours
Wednesday 1 April 2026:
· Hurungwe District at Kazangarare Business Centre, Ringo Community Hall at 1000 hours
Team E – Masvingo Province
Monday 30 March 2026:
· Chiredzi District at Chiredzi Town, Chitsanga Hall at 1000 hours
· Zaka District at Rudhanda, Rudhanda Secondary School at 1400 hours
Tuesday 31 March 2026:
· Bikita District at Matsvange, Roman Catholic Church at 1000 hours
· Gutu District at Maungwa, Maungwa Secondary School at 1400 hours
Wednesday 1 April 2026:
· Chivi District at Maringire Business Centre, Maringire Primary School at 1000 hours
· Masvingo District at Chidzikwe Business Centre (Big Tent), Chidzikwe Hall at 1400 hours
· Masvingo District at Mafomoti Secondary School at 1000 hours
Thursday 2 April 2026:
· Mwenezi District at Rutenga at 1000 hours
Team F – Matabeleland North Province
Monday 30 March 2026:
· Tsholotsho District at Tsholotsho Centre, Tsholotsho Council Hall at 1000 hours
Tuesday 31 March 2026:
· Hwange District at Hwange Town, Admant Hall at 1000 hours
· Bubi District at Inyathi, Tatazela Hall at 1000 hours
Wednesday 1 April 2026:
· Binga District at Manjolo Business Centre, Sengwe Child Drop-in Centre at 1000 hours
· Umguza District at Nyamandlovu, Redhood Community Hall at 1000 hours
Thursday 2 April 2026:
· Lupane District at Lupane Centre, Lupane Council Hall at 1000 hours
· Nkayi District at Nkayi Business Centre, Agape Church at 1000 hours
Team G – Matabeleland South Province
Monday 30 March 2026:
· Umzingwane District at Esigodini, Hyn Hall at 1000 hours
· Insiza District at Filabusi Centre, Insiza Rural District Council Hall / Nyele Community Hall at 1400 hours
Tuesday 31 March 2026:
· Bulilima District at Nyele, Nyele Community Hall at 1000 hours
· Mangwe District at Mangwe, Sanzukwi Community Hall at 1400 hours
Wednesday 1 April 2026:
· Matobo District at Malunde Cattle Sales, Open Space at 1000 hours
· Gwanda District at West Nicholson, Gwanda Council Hall / Lutumba Warehouse at 1400 hours
Thursday 2 April 2026:
· Beitbridge District at Beitbridge at 1000 hours
Team H – Midlands Province
Monday 30 March 2026:
· Gokwe South District at Gokwe Centre, Gokwe Community Hall at 1000 hours
· Kwekwe District at Kwekwe Town, Kwekwe Theatre Hall at 1400 hours
Tuesday 31 March 2026:
· Gokwe North District at Nembudziya, Nembudziya Council Offices at 1000 hours
· Gweru District at Vungu, Vungu Council Hall at 1000 hours
Wednesday 1 April 2026:
· Chirumhanzu District at Mvuma, Mvuma Vocational Training Centre at 1000 hours
· Shurugwi District at Chachacha Business Centre, Chachacha Business Centre Hall at 1400 hours
Thursday 2 April 2026:
· Mberengwa District at York Business Centre, Zvavashe Secondary School Grounds at 1000 hours
· Zvishavane District at Vugwi Business Centre, Vugwi Community Hall at 1400 hours
Team I – Harare Province
Monday 30 March 2026:
· Chitungwiza District at Zengeza 4, Chitungwiza Aquatic Centre at 1400 hours
Tuesday 31 March 2026:
· Epworth District at Epworth Local Board, Epworth Local Board Open Space at 1000 hours
· Harare Province at Harare City, City Sports Centre at 14:00 hours
Team J – Bulawayo Province
Monday 30 March 2026:
· Bulawayo Province at Bulawayo City, City Hall at 10:00 hours
How to Submit Views
Parliament has advised that members of the public who cannot attend the physical hearings can also make written submissions. These should be addressed to:
The Clerk of Parliament
Parliament of Zimbabwe
New Parliament Building
Mt Hampden
P. O. Box CY298, Causeway
HARARE
Submissions can also be sent via email to: bills@parlzim.gov.zw
A deposit box has been made available at the Old Parliament Building, located at the Corner of Kwame Nkrumah Avenue and Third Street in Harare for the same purpose.
Additionally, special desks will be available at all hearing venues on the day for the public to submit their written submissions.
Important Notice on Conduct
Parliament has issued a strict warning regarding conduct at the public hearings.
“PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL THOSE WHO WILL BE PUTTING ON MILITARY UNIFORMS, SIGNS OF RANK, FLAGS OR BADGES AND POLITICAL PARTY REGALIA WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ACCESS TO THE PUBLIC HEARING,” the notice read.
Members of the public, interested groups, and organisations have been invited to attend these hearings.
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