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ZimbabweMnangagwa signs law extending his rule to 2030 and ending direct presidential votes- ZimbabweFormer Zimbabwe generals accuse Mnangagwa of buying votes for term extensionA group of retired Zimbabwean generals and former senior civil servants on Monday accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of driving a constitutional amendment to extend his rule and alleged that a sanctioned businessman was bankrolling a multimillion-dollar scheme to buy the votes of lawmakers. The…June 2, 2026
- ZimbabweZimbabwe court hears war veterans' challenge to Mnangagwa term-extension billZimbabwe's Constitutional Court is set to hear a challenge by six war veterans to a constitutional amendment that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule to 2030 and end the direct election of the head of state. The case, filed under reference CCZ8/26, targets Constitutional Amendment…May 20, 2026
- ZimbabweViolence erupts at Zimbabwe constitutional hearing as lawyer assaulted, critics silencedViolence broke out at a public hearing in Harare on Tuesday over proposed constitutional amendments that could extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule, as pro-government supporters assaulted a prominent human rights lawyer and opposition figures were prevented from speaking. Human rights lawyer…April 1, 2026
- ZimbabweMnangagwa silent in ConCourt term-extension challengePresident Emmerson Mnangagwa has not filed opposing papers in a Constitutional Court case challenging proposed amendments that could extend his tenure by two years, a development highlighted by applicants in the matter. The case, brought by a group of war veterans, seeks to block the amendments on…March 26, 2026
- ZimbabweZanu PF says referendum not required for constitutional changesZimbabwe’s ruling Zanu PF party has said it does not fear a referendum but insists that one is not necessary for proposed constitutional changes currently under discussion. The statement comes ahead of public hearings on the Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill, which are scheduled to take place…March 25, 2026
- ZimbabweMliswa warned over “misinterpreting proximity to power”Retired Lieutenant General Winston Sigauke Mapuranga has sharply rebuked former Norton legislator Temba Mliswa, cautioning him against “misinterpreting proximity to power” as political tensions rise over President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s reported bid to extend his rule to 2030. Mapuranga, one of…March 17, 2026
- ZimbabweZimbabwe Cracks Down on Critics of Presidential Term ExtensionZimbabwean authorities are using intimidation and violence against opponents of a proposed constitutional amendment that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s time in office, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said. The controversial changes, approved by the Cabinet last month, would allow Mr…March 10, 2026
- ZimbabweZimbabwe war veterans file court bid to block Mnangagwa term extensionSix Zimbabwean war veterans filed an urgent application at the Constitutional Court on Sunday seeking to block President Emmerson Mnangagwa from advancing a draft law that could extend his stay in power until 2030. The application, prepared by constitutional law expert Professor Lovemore Madhuku…February 16, 2026
- ZimbabweZimbabwe gazettes bill to extend Mnangagwa's rule to 2030Zimbabwe's parliament speaker gazetted a constitutional amendment bill that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's time in office by two years to 2030, formally launching a 90-day public consultation period before lawmakers vote on the measure. The Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3)…February 16, 2026
- ZimbabweZimbabwe lawyer Madhuku dismisses term extension as sign of incompetenceA prominent Zimbabwean constitutional lawyer has rejected arguments that President Emmerson Mnangagwa needs more time in office to complete national projects, calling the reasoning a mark of failure rather than a case for extending presidential terms. Lovemore Madhuku, who leads the opposition…February 13, 2026
- ZimbabweED will get 2030 term extension, says apostolic sect leaderA Zimbabwean apostolic sect leader has said his prophecy that President Emmerson Mnangagwa will remain in office until 2030 is being fulfilled, following Cabinet’s approval of draft legislation proposing significant constitutional amendments. Andby Makururu, leader of Johhane The Fifth of Africa…February 12, 2026
- ZimbabweZimbabwe cabinet approves sweeping constitutional changes to extend Mnangagwa's ruleZimbabwe's cabinet on Tuesday approved a draft constitutional amendment bill that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2028 by extending presidential terms from five to seven years and replacing direct elections with a parliamentary vote. The Constitutional Amendment…February 10, 2026
- ZimbabweSanyatwe surprises Zanu PF with ED2030 endorsementZimbabwe’s Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Chido Sanyatwe, has caused surprise within the ruling Zanu PF party after appearing to endorse the controversial ED2030 agenda during a public event in Manicaland province. Ms Sanyatwe, who is the Member of Parliament for Nyanga…January 21, 2026
- ZimbabweChief Murinye escalates school dispute to MnangagwaTraditional leader Chief Murinye has appealed to President Emmerson Mnangagwa over a dispute involving a private school built in his rural jurisdiction, alleging corruption and failure to follow legal procedures. Chief Murinye, born Ephias Munodawafa, says he has written to the president of the…January 15, 2026
- ZimbabweZimbabwe's ruling party dismisses US travel restrictions as America's "business"Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU PF party said on Thursday it would not "lose sleep" over partial travel restrictions imposed by the United States, as President Donald Trump moves to tighten entry requirements affecting 12 African nations. Party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa said Zimbabwe was unmoved…December 19, 2025
- ZimbabweZimbabwe appoints Matatu as new Defence Forces commanderZimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Lieutenant General Emmanuel Matatu as the new Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces and Major General Asher Walter Tapfumaneyi as Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army, according to official government statements issued Tuesday. The…November 19, 2025
- ZimbabweZambia, Zimbabwe leaders call for deeper ties at inaugural commissionZambian President Hakainde Hichilema urged Zimbabwe and Zambia to reconnect with their shared liberation history and deepen people-to-people partnerships at the inaugural Bi-National Commission in Harare on Friday. Hichilema and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa co-chaired the first session…November 15, 2025
- ZimbabweDangote signs billion-dollar Zimbabwe investment dealNigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote signed a multi-sector investment deal worth over $1 billion with Zimbabwe on Wednesday, marking Africa's richest man's renewed push into the southern African nation nearly a decade after a similar plan failed. Dangote, whose net worth Bloomberg estimates at $30.6…November 12, 2025
- South AfricaZanu PF denies targeting opposition figure Sikhala after South Africa explosives arrestZimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF party denied on Monday it was involved in targeting opposition politician Job Sikhala, who appeared in a South African court facing explosives charges that his supporters say are politically motivated. Zanu PF spokesperson Farai Marapira dismissed allegations the party…November 10, 2025
- AfricaZimbabwe loans ARVs to Botswana amid smuggling concernsZimbabwe shipped antiretroviral drugs to Botswana on October 30 through its National Pharmaceutical Company, with 80 percent as a loan and 20 percent as donation, addressing temporary shortages in the neighbouring country's HIV treatment program. The cross-border medical assistance comes as South…November 1, 2025
- ZimbabweTemba Mliswa accuses Zimbabwe VP's wife of military interferenceFormer Norton legislator Temba Mliswa accused Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi, wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, of using military intelligence position to advance her husband's political ambitions in comments posted on social media Thursday. Mliswa claimed Baloyi operates parallel command…October 31, 2025
- ZimbabweZimbabwe ZANU-PF defends Mnangagwa term extension planZimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF has defended its resolution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term beyond 2028, saying the move complies with constitutional provisions and reflects the democratic will of the party membership. ZANU-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa told SABC the party…October 28, 2025
- ZimbabweZanu-PF Pushes Presidential Extension Amid Public AngerHARARE, 26 October 2025- A growing political storm is brewing in Zimbabwe after the ruling Zanu-PF party endorsed moves to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term in office until 2030. The proposal, which would require amending the national constitution, has sparked widespread concern about a…October 26, 2025
- ZimbabweZimbabwe activist charged over anti-Mnangagwa protestsOpposition activist Godfrey Karembera, known as Madzibaba WeShanduko, appeared before Harare magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai on Wednesday facing charges of incitement to participate in public gathering with intent to cause public violence. The charges stem from planned protests dubbed the One Million…October 23, 2025
- ZimbabweUS lawmaker warns Zimbabwe against extending Mnangagwa's termA senior United States lawmaker warned Zimbabwe's president against extending his rule beyond constitutional limits after the ruling party resolved to keep him in power until 2030. Gregory Meeks, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said Washington was watching developments…October 23, 2025
- ZimbabweZimbabwe miners warn of violence over Chinese abusesZimbabwe miners federation president warned government risks revolt in gold sector if it fails to address killings and abuse of local miners by some Chinese nationals, highlighting tensions in country's crucial mining industry. Henrietta Rushwaya told Mine Entra exhibition in Bulawayo last week…October 22, 2025
- ZimbabweZimbabwe announces $150 civil service bonus ahead of protestsZimbabwe will pay civil servants a special presidential bonus of $150 in two installments as nationwide protests loom Friday, Public Service Minister Edgar Moyo announced Thursday. The payment will be disbursed in two equal installments of $75 in November and December 2025, in addition to regular…October 16, 2025
- ZimbabweMnangagwa-Chiwenga rift widens over corruption scandalA corruption scandal has split Zimbabwe's ruling party after Vice President Constantino Chiwenga accused business allies of President Emmerson Mnangagwa of stealing $3.2 billion, prompting a fierce rebuttal from the president's legal affairs secretary who called the allegations "treasonous." The…October 15, 2025
