Retired generals warn MPs against backing Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3

Zimbabwe faces economic and political challenges, including power outages and proposed constitutional changes

Zimbabwe is grappling with various issues, including power outages and raw material shortages impacting ART operations, with its exports and paper divisions seeing volume declines of 6% and 26% respectively in the third quarter to June 2022. Political tensions are evident, with retired generals warning Members of Parliament against supporting Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, and concerns raised about Zanu PF's potential influence towards a referendum. The country is also addressing food security risks with proposed new grain levies and a program to benefit 300,000 farmers through chili production. In other news, the Marondera council has demolished structures along the NRZ service line, and the Insurance and Pensions Commission IPEC has canceled Orchid Funeral Assurance's license, directing policyholders to file claims by June 30. A finance boss for Bikita Rural District Council was arrested for alleged abuse of office.