Published January 13, 2015
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has issued an official proclamation setting March 16 as the date for the nation to vote on a new constitution.
A government notice formally published on Friday leaves a calendar month for distribution of the 160-page draft document and campaigning for a 'Yes' or 'No' vote. Independent advocacy groups say that is not long enough for a free poll to reflect the wishes of electors.
The draft constitution was completed on Feb. 6 after three years of disputes, bickering and delays. Democratic reforms to the constitution were a key demand of regional mediators after violent, disputed elections in 2008.
About 90,000 copies of the draft are being printed for distribution starting Monday.
Zimbabwe has nearly 6 million registered voters out of a population of 13 million.
https://www.foxnews.com/world/zimbabwe-president-robert-mugabe-announces-march-16-for-vote-on-new-constitution