Rights lawyer Douglas Coltart criticises Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, warning that the proposed changes could set a precedent allowing political leaders to extend their time in office beyond constitutional limits. According to reporting from New Zimbabwe and Zimbabwe Independent, Coltart argues that the bill’s provisions would weaken constraints meant to prevent leaders from staying in power indefinitely. The outlets report that the bill has moved through the National Assembly, where it “sailed through” last week, and is now set for consideration by the Senate. The articles describe Coltart’s concerns as focused on the long-term implications of the amendment process and how it may be used in future political circumstances. While the coverage highlights the lawyer’s critique, it does not provide alternative positions or responses from government or other stakeholders in the excerpts shared. Overall, both sources present the same core facts: the bill’s progress through the National Assembly, its next step in the legislative process, and Coltart’s warning about possible consequences for constitutional term limits.