Zimbabwe's important referendum on a new constitution said to be a major step towards democratic reform, has been "tentatively" set for 16th March.
The referendum is expected to be followed by elections were both the current president Robert Mugabe, and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai would run.
Although the details of the new constitution are yet to be officially released, it is understood that both Mugabe and Tsvangirai have approved it.
The announcement was made by the Constitutional Affairs Minister, Eric Matinenga, who said:
"I can confirm 16 March is the tentative referendum date,"
"I've indicated that maybe there's a need to rethink so that at least we have two days of voting for the referendum."
