CLEAN : Zimbabwes new constitution

The transcript discusses the limited changes to presidential powers in Zimbabwe, highlighting that significant changes will only occur in the future due to sunset clauses. There is a general consensus among political parties to vote 'yes' in the referendum, with minimal contentious issues. However, police actions against civil society and human rights activists are expected to continue. The debate centers around whether the new constitution is an improvement over the Lancaster House Constitution, with some arguing it is better but still insufficient, particularly regarding presidential powers.

What is the main effect of the new constitutional changes on Mugabe's presidential powers?

• They have been significantly reduced.

• They have been completely removed.

• They have been transferred to the parliament.

• They remain largely unchanged.

What are sunset clauses in the context of the new constitution?

• Clauses that will take effect after a certain period.

• Clauses that immediately change presidential powers.

• Clauses that enhance presidential powers.

• Clauses that are irrelevant to the presidency.

What is the stance of MDC and ZANU-PF regarding the new constitution?

• MDC supports it, but ZANU-PF opposes it.

• ZANU-PF supports it, but MDC opposes it.

• Both parties oppose it.

• Both parties support it.

What is the expected behavior of the police towards civil society and human rights activists?

• They will ignore them.

• They will protect them.

• They will continue to persecute them.

• They will support them.

What are the two main discussions about the new constitution?

• It is worse than the Lancaster House Constitution.

• It is better than the Lancaster House Constitution but not good enough.

• It is perfect and needs no changes.

• It should be completely discarded.