Constitutional Referendum Defeat
Voters reject the draft constitution supported by the government.
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2000 in Zimbabwe
Explore 10 historical events and records for Zimbabwe in 2000.
Historical records for Zimbabwe in 2000
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February
Constitutional Referendum Defeated
Voters reject the government's proposed new constitution.
Fast-Track Land Reform Begins
The government accelerates compulsory redistribution of commercial agricultural land.
April
Constitutional Amendment on Land
Parliament authorises compulsory acquisition of agricultural land without government compensation.
Constitutional Amendment Sixteen
The amendment changes compensation obligations for compulsorily acquired agricultural land.
June
Parliamentary Election
ZANU-PF narrowly retains control while the MDC becomes a major parliamentary opposition.
Other events (month unknown)
Constitution of Zimbabwe
Zanu-PF narrowly fights off a challenge from the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) led by Morgan Tsvangirai, but loses its power to change the constitution
Election
Zanu-PF narrowly fights off a challenge from the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) led by Morgan Tsvangirai, but loses its power to change the constitution
Farm Occupations
Government-backed land occupations accelerate the fast-track redistribution programme.
Movement for Democratic Change
Zanu-PF narrowly fights off a challenge from the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) led by Morgan Tsvangirai, but loses its power to change the constitution
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