Emmerson Mnangagwa

Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has challenged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to submit proposed constitutional amendments to a public referendum, intensifying debate over Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 and the government's approach to fundamental legal reforms.

Zimbabwe's ruling party spokesman asserts opposition MPs align with proposed constitutional amendments to extend President Mnangagwa's tenure, as the country grapples with governance reforms and international engagement on debt restructuring.

Zimbabwe's ruling party seeks to extend President Mnangagwa's term to 2030, sparking constitutional debate as critics warn of democratic backsliding and government allies call for crackdowns on dissent.

As President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government pushes Constitutional Amendment No. 3 to extend his tenure to 2030, Zimbabwe confronts a familiar pattern of power consolidation that has defined the nation's post-independence trajectory.

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor John Mushayavanhu has directed commercial lenders to reduce charges amid mounting public criticism, while constitutional lawyers challenge proposals for presidential term extensions without a referendum.

Zimbabwe's controversial Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) bill has triggered internal government tensions and legal opposition, with Vice President Chiwenga reportedly clashing with the Attorney-General while war veterans file an urgent court application to block the proposed changes.