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*Cabinet Approves Principle For 30% Women Quota In Local Authorities* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?uq Cabinet has approved Principles for the Amendment of the Constitution on Proportional Representation in Local Authorities which seek to advance gender equality to local government structures. Addressing the media during a post-cabinet media briefing in Harare on Tuesday, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said Cabinet approved the principle to provide for a 30% quota for women in all local authorities. Said Mutsvangwa: ---------- *HOT DEALS:* *itel A70 - (128GB, 3GB RAM) $89,* *itel A70 - (256GB, 4GB RAM) $99* *itel P40 (128GB, 4GB), (6000mAh) $99* *itel P40 (64GB, 4G), (6000mAh) $93* *LATEST: itel S24 (128) $124; S24 (256GB) $159* Cash on Delivery in Harare & Bulawayo. Tinotumira kwamuri inosvika. WhatsApp: 0️⃣7️⃣8️⃣3️⃣ 4️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ 7️⃣9️⃣3️⃣ ---------- > Cabinet considered and approved Principles for the Amendment of the Constitution on Proportional Representation in Local Authorities, which was presented by the Minister of Local Government and Public Works. > The proposal is in response to submissions by Women Councillors at Victoria Falls, which President Emmerson Mnangagwa undertook to bring to Cabinet. > The Principles seek to extend the progressive Constitutional provisions on gender equality to local Government structures. > In particular, the systems of proportional representation for the election of candidates to Parliamentary seats will be extended to local authorities. > The principles will facilitate increased women and minority parties representation in lower tiers of governance thereby bringing stability and balance in decision-making as power-sharing becomes more visible at the grassroots level. > Another key highlight is that Cabinet approved the principle to provide for a 30% quota for women in all local authorities. _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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