Office of the Convener - Constitution Defenders Forum

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

We invite all citizens, all defenders of constitutionalism to follow this important SAPES Policy Dialogue on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3.

Our Convener, Tendai Biti, will be among the panelists discussing what lies ahead and what must be done to defend constitutional democracy in Zimbabwe.

📅 Thursday, 18 June 2026
⏰ 17:30 CAT

🎥 Watch live: youtube.com/watch?v=DJbWoJ…

Postcard From Leicester, UK

CDF Convener Tendai Biti reaffirmed an irrevocable commitment to defend the Constitution, while appreciating the diaspora’s vital role in the struggle for democracy and constitutionalism back home.

Zimbabweans in the diaspora says NO to .

Today, we engaged with Zimbabweans and friends of Zimbabwe in Leicester, UK on the urgent need to defend constitutionalism and . Distance does not diminish commitment, and being away from home does not lessen our stake in Zimbabwe’s future.

The diaspora remains an important voice in the struggle for democratic accountability, constitutional governance, and citizen participation. The fight continues, hope remains alive, and together we will keep organising, mobilising, and defending the Constitution.

Zimbabweans in the UK, friends of Zimbabwe, and all defenders of democracy, the Federation invites you to a Town Hall Meeting on 6 June 2026 at John Foster Hall, Oadby, Leicester from 1 PM - 5PM.

The meeting will be addressed by the CDF Convener Tendai Biti, who will share key insights on the constitutional crisis and the way forward for our country.

This is a moment to engage, organise, and stand together against Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3.

The Constitution Defenders Forum notes with concern the decision to deny live media coverage of the Constitutional Court hearing in the matter brought by CDF Freedom Fighters Spokesperson Cde Reuben Zulu and others, challenging Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3.

A case of such profound constitutional and national importance demands maximum transparency, public scrutiny, and open access to information. Constitutional litigation is should not approached as merely a private dispute between parties, the matter concerns the sovereign rights of the people of Zimbabwe and the future of constitutional democracy itself.

Restricting broader public access to proceedings of this magnitude risks undermining public confidence in constitutional accountability and judicial openness. The people have a legitimate right to follow proceedings that directly affect their Constitution, their rights, and their democratic future.

The Constitution Defenders Forum formally submitted its detailed constitutional position to Parliament rejecting Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 in its entirety.

In our submission, CDF argues that the proposed amendments fundamentally undermine constitutional democracy, violate the sovereign will of the people expressed through the 2013 referendum, and seek to unlawfully alter protected constitutional structures without the requisite constitutional safeguards and referenda.

Full statement:

CDF’S POSITION ON CAB3.pdf

The fight against will not end in boardrooms or Parliament, it will be carried by ordinary citizens standing up, organising, and exercising their constitutional rights without fear.

Community by community, we are mobilizing, and we are determined to stop Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 and resist every attempt to silence the people’s voice. We are not backing down!

We have crossed 100,000 emails to Parliament in rejection of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3.

If you have not yet submitted your objection, please do so now. We encourage you to use CDF platforms where possible, as this helps us track participation and measure collective action.

You may also send your objection directly to Parliament through: [email protected]
or [email protected]