Also known as: President Emmerson Mnangagwa · President Mnangagwa · Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa · Mnangangwa
President of Zimbabwe who signed constitutional amendments extending his term until 2030 and replacing direct elections with parliamentary appointment.
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The Namibian
President Emmerson Mnangagwa said he had met Chivayo after a cabinet meeting a day before his death
“In a statement, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said he had met Chivayo after a cabinet meeting just a day before his death, when the businessman shared some of his plans for Zimbabwe.”
Zimbabwe tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crashInformanté
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to attend the inauguration
“The inauguration has attracted leaders and representatives from across the region and beyond, with Botswana President Duma Boko and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa among the regional leaders expected to attend.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah attends Hichilema’s inauguration in ZambiaInformanté
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe was acknowledged for his leadership and stewardship of the regional bloc as outgoing SADC chairperson
“The South African president also used the summit to acknowledge outgoing SADC chairperson President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe for his leadership and stewardship of the regional bloc.”
SADC leaders push regional integration, industrialisation and economic growthInformanté
Emmerson Mnangagwa will hand over SADC chairpersonship to Ramaphosa
“A key item at the summit will be the handover of the SADC chairpersonship from Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the outgoing chairperson, to Ramaphosa, who will assume the position.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah to attend SADC Summit in DurbanThe Namibian
Emmerson Mnangagwa will hand over the SADC chairpersonship to Ramaphosa
“The summit will also see the handover of the SADC chairpersonship from Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa to Ramaphosa, who will become the incoming chairperson.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah to attend SADC summitThe Namibian
Emmerson Mnangagwa signed into law constitutional changes extending his term until 2030 and scrapping direct presidential elections
“Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa (83) on Tuesday signed into law constitutional changes that will extend his term by two years until 2030 and scrap direct presidential elections.”
Zimbabwe president signs into law constitutional change extending termThe Namibian
President Emmerson Mnangagwa previously described himself as a constitutionalist and pledged to respect term limits
“The president had previously described himself as a constitutionalist and pledged to respect term limits.”
Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president’s time in powerThe Namibian
President Emmerson Mnangagwa promised to pay white farmers for infrastructure and improvements to land ($3.5bn)
“Mnangagwa, as part of his mission to reform Zimbabwe's tarnished reputation following the toppling of Mugabe, promised to pay the white farmers for infrastructure and improvements to the land – a package that came to $3.5bn (£3bn).”
Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?The Namibian
President Emmerson Mnangagwa came to power in 2017 after a military coup ousted Robert Mugabe
“Mnangagwa, who first came to power in 2017 after a military coup ousted long-time leader Robert Mugabe, won a presidential election the next year and a second term in 2023 – though the results were disputed.”
Bid launched to extend Zimbabwe president's term in office to 2030The Namibian
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is allowed by approved draft legislation to extend stay in office until at least 2030
“Zimbabwe's cabinet has approved draft legislation that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa, 83, to extend his stay in office until at least 2030.”
Bid launched to extend Zimbabwe president's term in officeZimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, 43, and his wife Lucy Muteke were among six people killed when a helicopter crashed in the Marondera rural area east of Harare on Wednesday evening. The cause of the crash was not immediately known and investigations were under way.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, 43, and his wife Lucy Muteke were among six people killed when a helicopter crashed in the Marondera rural area east of Harare on Wednesday evening. The cause of the crash was not immediately known and investigations were under way.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Yoane Wissa scored and created a goal as the Democratic Republic of Congo beat Zimbabwe 2–1 in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Harare, with Marshall Munetsi scoring a late consolation for the hosts.
28 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah travelled to Lusaka to attend the inauguration of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema for his second term, joining other SADC leaders and international dignitaries at the ceremony at National Heroes Stadium.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
Southern African Development Community leaders gathered for their 46th Ordinary Summit in eThekwini have prioritised migration management, peace, security, job creation, industrialisation and deeper economic integration. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who assumed the SADC chairship, called for faster implementation of regional development plans, noting that intra-SADC trade accounts for only about one-fifth of the region's total trade and that SADC must process and beneficiate more of its own raw materials rather than exporting them.
17 August 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will attend the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government in Durban on 17 August 2026, where regional leaders will deliberate on industrialisation, trade, infrastructure, peace and security, and witness the handover of SADC chairpersonship from Emmerson Mnangagwa to Cyril Ramaphosa.
14 August 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will attend the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government in Durban, South Africa, on 17 August, hosted by South African president Cyril Ramaphosa. The summit will address regional industrialisation, value chains, intra-regional trade, infrastructure connectivity, and peace and security.
14 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa signed constitutional amendments extending his term by two years until 2030 and replacing direct presidential elections with parliamentary appointment. The changes, passed by parliament where Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF holds a majority and criticized by opposition as a "constitutional coup," also extend presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwe's lower house passed legislation extending presidential terms from five to seven years and scrapping direct presidential elections in favour of parliamentary selection, allowing president Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030. The bill, backed by 216 of 258 voting lawmakers, now moves to the senate and is expected to be enacted.
21 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Cyril Ramaphosa met with wealthy Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who is wanted in South Africa for alleged money laundering, during a visit to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's private farm. Ramaphosa's spokesperson said the president did not know in advance that Chivayo would be present at the informal meeting.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwean white farmers whose land was seized during Robert Mugabe's rule are seeking help from Donald Trump's administration to recover $3.5 billion in unpaid compensation promised by President Mnangagwa, leveraging the US interest in Zimbabwe's rare-earth mineral deposits and the Trump administration's previous support for white farmers in South Africa. Some farmer groups have hired a Washington lobby firm with Trump administration ties to promote the compensation through US government support for debt relief and international financing, though the farming community remains divided on the strategy and some fear worsening relations between Washington and Harare.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwe's cabinet has approved draft legislation allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to serve until at least 2030 by extending presidential terms from five years to two seven-year terms, with presidents chosen by parliament rather than direct vote. Constitutional experts warn a referendum is required for such changes and that amendments cannot benefit a sitting president, and legal challenges are expected.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwe's cabinet has approved draft legislation that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until at least 2030 by extending term limits from five to seven years and allowing two consecutive terms instead of one. Constitutional experts argue a referendum is required and point out such changes cannot benefit a sitting president.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →