presidential term limits

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.

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.

As Zimbabwe's government pushes constitutional amendments that could fundamentally alter presidential selection, youth activists and civil society warn of democratic backsliding disguised as reform.

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.