I read with some hope about the current constitutional reform initiatives which could lead to a people-driven democratic constitution in Zimbabwe, despite attempts to disrupt the process by Zanu PF.
An area of concern for me is age limit for people elected into office. At the moment, the limit only applies to the minimum age that determines whether one can run for office. Limiting the age is healthy as people below a certain age, for example, those less than 18 years of age, may not effectively represent a constituency in parliament because they do not have the maturity or practical experience.

I recall Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga was once disqualified from standing as a councillor because she was said to be too young.

Also when people reach a certain age, they begin to lose some of their faculties, and should no longer be eligible to perform certain tasks. That is why people are involuntarily retired from work. Equally, when people reach a certain age, they cannot effectively function, hence they should not be allowed to hold public office.
The new constitution should, therefore, come up with age limits for all elected public officials. 

B C
New Zealand.

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