Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to referee at the World Cup, was denied entry to the United States.
He received a diplomatic passport from the Somali embassy but was turned away upon his arrival.
Omar Artan was elected Best African Referee in 2025.
💭❌ Kylian Mbappé: “I did never rewatch the 2022 World Cup final. Never”.
“If I watch it, it might awaken some demons. We have to move on. We lost”, told Sorare.
The controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 is expected to be passed by Parliament by tomorrow evening or Friday, according to several Members of Parliament I have spoken to.
The most contentious constitutional battle since the adoption of the 2013 Constitution has taken a dramatic step forward after a Joint Parliamentary Committee recommended the adoption of most provisions contained in CAB3.
In the final report presented to Parliament today, the Committee endorsed a series of far-reaching constitutional changes that would fundamentally reshape Zimbabwe’s political and governance landscape.
Among the most significant recommendations is the proposal to remove the direct election of the President by citizens and replace it with a system in which the President is elected by Parliament.
The Committee argued that parliamentary election of the Head of State would reduce the financial burden of national elections, minimise political tensions associated with presidential contests and strengthen accountability between the Executive and Parliament.
Critics have warned that such a move would represent one of the most significant reversals of democratic reforms since 1987, effectively removing the principle of one person, one vote in presidential elections.
The report also recommends extending the terms of both the President and Members of Parliament from five years to seven years. In a striking observation, the Committee stated that some members believed a 10 year term would be ideal for delivering long-term development projects, but ultimately settled on recommending a 7 year electoral cycle.
Other major proposals endorsed by the Committee include transferring responsibility for voter registration and management of the voters’ roll from the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to the Registrar-General, creating a new Zimbabwe Delimitation Commission to take over constituency boundary drawing, increasing the size of the Senate by adding ten presidential appointees, and changing the process for appointing judges by giving the President a greater role in judicial appointments.
The Committee also backed proposals to repeal the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission, arguing that the body had completed its mandate and that Zimbabwe currently enjoys peace and stability.
However, not every proposed amendment received the Committee’s support. The report recommends retaining the Zimbabwe Gender Commission after concerns were raised that abolishing it could weaken the protection of women’s rights and undermine Zimbabwe’s international commitments on gender equality.
The Committee also rejected proposals that would allow traditional leaders to participate openly in politics. It concluded that such a change would conflict with constitutional provisions requiring traditional leaders to remain politically neutral and impartial in carrying out their duties.
One of the most contentious aspects of the report is its claim that public consultations demonstrated overwhelming support for the Bill. According to figures contained in the report, Parliament received 540,037 written submissions, of which 537,102 supported the Bill while only 2,935 opposed it.
The report now places Parliament at the centre of a constitutional debate that is likely to dominate Zimbabwean politics for months to come. Supporters argue the amendments will improve governance, reduce costs and promote political stability.
Opponents insist the proposals concentrate power, weaken democratic accountability and alter key constitutional safeguards that were established after years of political struggle.
With the Committee largely endorsing CAB3, attention now shifts to Parliament, where lawmakers will determine whether the proposed constitutional changes become law and reshape Zimbabwe’s political future.
You can read the full Parliamentary report on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 on my Telegram channel via the link below.
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🚨💣 BREAKING: Liverpool reach agreement in principle to appoint Andoni Iraola as new manager, here we go! 🔴🫱🏻🫲🏼
Exclusive story from Saturday, 100% confirmed: Arne Slot left and Iraola will lead #LFC project, as expected.
Talks advanced over last 48h and deal in place.
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: FIFA confirms that they will stop teams from using fake goalkeeper injuries as tactical timeouts at the 2026 World Cup.
If a goalkeeper goes down injured, players will NOT be allowed to run to the bench for coaching instructions.