Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe casts his vote in a referendum on a new constitution which is set to clip his presidential powers.<br/> <br />The new charter sets a maximum two five-years terms for the president starting with the next election expected later this year.<br/> <br />Presidential decrees will also require majority backing in the cabinet while major declarations like emergency rule need the approval of two thirds of lawmakers.<br/> <br />With both Mugabe's Zanu-PF party and the rival Movement for Democratic Change backing it, Saturday's vote is almost a rubber stamp exercise for the new charter.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) PRESIDENT ROBERT MUGABE, SAYING:<br/> <br />" We want peace in the country. Peace, peace, peace, but begin with Robert Mugabe."<br/> <br />Former opposition chief and Zimbabwe's prime minister in the power sharing government, Morgan Tsvangirai demanded a vote on the new constitution before going to election.<br/> <br />He says it will provide the right checks and balances in a coun
