[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"layout-categories":3,"layout-countries":36,"layout-hot-news":53,"news-article:zimbabwes-parliament-passed-a-bill-to-amend-the-constitution-amid-heated-national-debates":54,"news-last-updates:90":113,"news-related:90":227,"news-comments:90":287},[4,12,19,25,30],{"id":5,"title":6,"fullTitle":6,"description":7,"icon":8,"alias":9,"color":10,"isShowOnMainPage":11,"isShowOnTopMenu":11},5,"Sustainability","Climate action, conservation, and green initiatives shaping the region's future.",null,"sustainability","",false,{"id":13,"title":14,"fullTitle":15,"description":16,"icon":8,"alias":17,"color":18,"isShowOnMainPage":11,"isShowOnTopMenu":11},1,"Cooperation","International Cooperation & Partnerships","Coverage of partnerships, international relations, and collaborative initiatives","cooperation","#669c35",{"id":20,"title":21,"fullTitle":22,"description":23,"icon":8,"alias":24,"color":10,"isShowOnMainPage":11,"isShowOnTopMenu":11},4,"Politics","Politics & Conflict","Diplomatic affairs, regional tensions, and political developments in and around Tanzania.","politics",{"id":26,"title":27,"fullTitle":27,"description":28,"icon":8,"alias":29,"color":10,"isShowOnMainPage":11,"isShowOnTopMenu":11},3,"Business","Trade, investment, and economic cooperation between Tanzania and its neighbors.","business",{"id":31,"title":32,"fullTitle":32,"description":33,"icon":8,"alias":34,"color":35,"isShowOnMainPage":11,"isShowOnTopMenu":11},2,"Tech & Innovation","Digital transformation, startups, and tech solutions driving change in East Africa.","tech-and-innovation","#f5ec00",[37,40,43,46,50],{"id":26,"title":38,"alias":39},"Kenya","kenya",{"id":20,"title":41,"alias":42},"Rwanda","rwanda",{"id":5,"title":44,"alias":45},"Uganda","uganda",{"id":47,"title":48,"alias":49},6,"Zambia","zambia",{"id":31,"title":51,"alias":52},"DR Congo","dr-congo",[],{"id":55,"title":56,"alias":57,"publishedAt":58,"description":59,"previewImage":60,"author":61,"sections":64,"tags":87,"relatedTags":103,"categories":104,"countryCategories":106,"relatedPosts":107,"nextArticle":108,"likesCount":76,"isLiked":11,"isCommentsEnabled":112,"commentsCount":76,"views":31,"readingTime":26},90,"Zimbabwe's parliament passed a bill to amend the Constitution amid heated national debates","zimbabwes-parliament-passed-a-bill-to-amend-the-constitution-amid-heated-national-debates","24-06-2026 15:30","\u003Cp>The Parliament of Zimbabwe approved the bill on amendments to the Constitution No. 3 (CAB3), as 216 deputies supported the changes, while 42 opposed them, which made it possible to overcome the constitutional barrier of two-thirds of the votes. This decision has become a key stage in a large-scale and controversial law-making process since the adoption of the Constitution in 2013.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.the-port-brief.co.tz\u002Fimage\u002Fpost\u002F2026\u002F06\u002F24\u002Fg7NTqJ4JPEtWJ93NTKjLw9w0eLuM7myvZQSLHPdK.webp",[62],{"id":26,"name":63,"avatarPath":8,"about":8},"Emmanuel Lyimo",[65,77],{"id":66,"type":67,"data":71,"order":76},177,{"title":68,"value":69,"shortName":70},"Gallery",7,"GALLERY",{"gallery":72},[73],{"fileId":74,"filePath":75,"title":8},176,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.the-port-brief.co.tz\u002Fimage\u002Fpost_section\u002F2026\u002F06\u002F24\u002FyFajXXItOnmQTijz6xxRmE9JZDL3rHkyktx0J44e.webp",0,{"id":78,"type":79,"data":82,"order":13},178,{"title":80,"value":13,"shortName":81},"Text editor","TEXT_EDITOR",{"content":83,"additionalAlignment":84},"\u003Cp>The bill, which has caused widespread debate in political circles and society, has now been sent to the Senate. Since the upper house is controlled by the ruling ZANU-PF party, his approval seems inevitable. The CAB3 initiative involves significant changes in the functioning of Zimbabwe's government.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The main innovations include: increasing the term of office of the president, parliament, and municipalities from five to seven years; postponing elections from 2028 to 2030; abandoning the popular election of the president in favor of his choice at a joint session of the chambers; reorganizing electoral bodies and constitutional committees; strengthening presidential control over certain government agencies.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Supporters of the initiative claim that the changes will ensure political stability, reduce election costs, improve continuity in the implementation of government programs, and adapt administrative structures for sustainable economic development. Officials call the document part of a strategy to improve constitutional mechanisms and increase the effectiveness of the state apparatus.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>According to the authorities, this bill is part of a major strategy aimed at strengthening constitutional regulation and improving governance. CAB3 supporters believe that extending the term of office will give government agencies the necessary time to implement strategic transformations and national programs, minimizing gaps caused by frequent election cycles. They believe that this will increase the responsibility of the authorities and create a more predictable political environment for economic planning and investment. The legislative initiative is also linked to the Vision 2030 program, which aims to bring Zimbabwe's economy to the level of middle-income countries by the end of the decade.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However, opposition parties, constitutionalists, civil society organizations, religious associations, and public administration experts have sharply criticized the proposed changes. They believe that these changes may weaken democratic guarantees and lead to an excessive concentration of power in the hands of the executive branch. Provisions canceling direct presidential elections, extending terms of office without new elections, and disrupting the balance of power are particularly worrisome. Some analysts believe that the amendments could reduce citizens' participation in government and undermine the system of checks and balances enshrined in the 2013 Constitution. Earlier, leaders of Zimbabwe's largest Christian denominations warned of threats to constitutional democracy and called for radical changes to be put to a referendum.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The adoption of CAB3 has attracted international attention due to the potential impact on the term of office of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. According to the proposed structure, extending the electoral terms could allow Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030, which goes beyond his current term expiring in 2028. Supporters of the government insist that the amendments relate to institutional reform, rather than extending the rule of an individual, while opponents argue that the changes may actually prolong the current administration's stay in power.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Once approved by the National Assembly, CAB3 must pass through the Senate before becoming law. Legal experts point out that constitutional challenges may still be brought to the courts, especially regarding provisions affecting voting rights, the presidential term, and whether some changes require a referendum under the Zimbabwean Constitution. The bill's progress is expected to be closely monitored by regional and international observers, who view its outcome as an important indicator of Zimbabwe's constitutional trajectory, democratic governance, and political future. 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This call was made at the sixty-fourth session of the UNFCCC subsidiary bodies (SBI 64 and SBSTA 64) in Bonn, Germany. A new analytical report released before the start of SBI 64, titled «Taking into account the voices and Realities of Women in Africa's Energy Future», highlights that the continent's energy crisis is not only an infrastructure issue, but also a serious women's rights issue that continues to keep millions of women and girls in poverty, disease and unpaid work.\u003C\u002Fp>","22-06-2026 15:30","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.the-port-brief.co.tz\u002Fimage\u002Fpost\u002F2026\u002F06\u002F18\u002FryavTHn7ZT1Dn9HMXkE9aGuSpnPMSJHpDxUiYFSo.webp",394,[184,185,186],{"id":97,"title":98,"alias":99,"is_current":11},{"id":122,"title":123,"alias":124,"is_current":11},{"id":187,"title":188,"alias":189,"is_current":11},27,"Energy industries","energy-industries",[191],{"id":5,"title":6,"fullTitle":6,"description":7,"icon":8,"alias":9,"color":10,"isShowOnMainPage":11,"isShowOnTopMenu":11},[],{"id":194,"title":195,"alias":196,"description":197,"publishedAt":198,"previewImage":199,"views":200,"tags":201,"categories":207,"countryCategories":209,"relatedPosts":-1},85,"Museveni called on the new cabinet to contribute to the socio-economic transformation of Uganda","museveni-called-on-the-new-cabinet-to-contribute-to-the-socio-economic-transformation-of-uganda","\u003Cp>President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appealed to newly appointed ministers and government ministers to focus on Uganda's long-term task of socio-economic transformation. 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Unlike previous election periods, when the focus was on presidential candidates, the upcoming 2027 campaign promises to be a struggle for regional centers of influence. Governors seeking re-election, influential politicians vying for district seats, and ambitious regional leaders make local elections highly risky. Political analysts believe that the results of these significant battles could seriously affect the 2027 presidential election. A new trend is for governors to act as political intermediaries, able to provide national coalitions with voices, resources, and supportive networks. 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The bill has sparked heated debate over tax measures, the adequacy of public participation, and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. While the legislators were on a month-long break, the committees continued to consider the ministry's budget estimate.\u003C\u002Fp>","06-06-2026 15:30","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.the-port-brief.co.tz\u002Fimage\u002Fpost\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F28\u002FiemjunJO0BjfNjeELMSGMsqqo1mpeR5sdmzx7QKT.webp",442,[237,238,242,243],{"id":89,"title":90,"alias":91,"is_current":11},{"id":239,"title":240,"alias":241,"is_current":11},45,"Finance","finance",{"id":93,"title":94,"alias":95,"is_current":11},{"id":122,"title":123,"alias":124,"is_current":11},[245],{"id":20,"title":21,"fullTitle":22,"description":23,"icon":8,"alias":24,"color":10,"isShowOnMainPage":11,"isShowOnTopMenu":11},[],{"id":248,"title":249,"alias":250,"description":251,"publishedAt":252,"previewImage":253,"views":254,"tags":255,"categories":259,"countryCategories":261,"relatedPosts":-1},25,"Kenya's new regulatory framework protects cryptocurrency users","kenyas-new-regulatory-framework-protects-cryptocurrency-users","\u003Cp>For many years, the Kenyan cryptocurrency sector has operated in a regulatory gray area, regulated only by indirect anti-money laundering laws and general financial laws. The lack of a dedicated structure left users vulnerable to exchange failures, fraud, and untested platforms operating irresponsibly.\u003C\u002Fp>","25-05-2026 11:30","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.the-port-brief.co.tz\u002Fimage\u002Fpost\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F21\u002FGhs6XgWBMAHtJ4bLekhw9dBKEUtfU07ieYUXwhXG.webp",899,[256,257,258],{"id":69,"title":163,"alias":164,"is_current":11},{"id":122,"title":123,"alias":124,"is_current":11},{"id":89,"title":90,"alias":91,"is_current":11},[260],{"id":13,"title":14,"fullTitle":15,"description":16,"icon":8,"alias":17,"color":18,"isShowOnMainPage":11,"isShowOnTopMenu":11},[262],{"id":26,"title":38,"alias":39},{"id":264,"title":265,"alias":266,"description":267,"publishedAt":268,"previewImage":269,"views":270,"tags":271,"categories":282,"countryCategories":285,"relatedPosts":-1},18,"Tanzania and Rwanda strengthen cooperation in energy and infrastructure","tanzania-and-rwanda-strengthen-cooperation-in-energy-and-infrastructure","\u003Cp>The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, announced that Tanzania and Rwanda have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the energy and infrastructure sectors to boost economic development in the East African region.\u003C\u002Fp>","15-05-2026 17:47","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.the-port-brief.co.tz\u002Fimage\u002Fpost\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F15\u002F81UAT8Ll7eQx6AsFNaHQsMXLSSYJ64tEhGFoVD9Z.webp",539,[272,276,277,278],{"id":273,"title":274,"alias":275,"is_current":11},15,"Communication","communication",{"id":122,"title":123,"alias":124,"is_current":11},{"id":26,"title":101,"alias":102,"is_current":11},{"id":279,"title":280,"alias":281,"is_current":11},10,"Republic of Rwanda","republic-of-rwanda",[283,284],{"id":13,"title":14,"fullTitle":15,"description":16,"icon":8,"alias":17,"color":18,"isShowOnMainPage":11,"isShowOnTopMenu":11},{"id":26,"title":27,"fullTitle":27,"description":28,"icon":8,"alias":29,"color":10,"isShowOnMainPage":11,"isShowOnTopMenu":11},[286],{"id":20,"title":41,"alias":42},[]]