15 February 2000Constitutional Referendum DefeatRobert Gabriel Mugabe
Voters reject the draft constitution supported by the government.
Historical records for Zimbabwe in 2000, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Voters reject the draft constitution supported by the government.
Voters reject the government's proposed new constitution.
The government accelerates compulsory redistribution of commercial agricultural land.
Parliament authorises compulsory acquisition of agricultural land without government compensation.
The amendment changes compensation obligations for compulsorily acquired agricultural land.
ZANU-PF narrowly retains control while the MDC becomes a major parliamentary opposition.
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
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
Government-backed land occupations accelerate the fast-track redistribution programme.
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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