Zanu PF two-thirds majority curse

LAST week by-elections gave Zanu PF a National Assembly two-thirds majority, but crucially the ruling party is one seat shy of two-thirds majority in the upper house, Senate. To all intents and purposes, Zanu PF is comfortable to do as it pleases without negotiating with the opposition. However, like in the Ninth Parliament, Zanu PF does not know how to use it except just to brag.

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