… Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi says public consultations would be held before the bill heads to parliament for debate, where both chambers are dominated by the ruling Zanu-PF party. …
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Zanu-PF
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Zimbabwean ruling party whose cabinet approved draft legislation extending presidential term limits from five to seven years.
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- February 2026
… Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi said public consultations would be held before the bill heads to parliament for debate, where both chambers are dominated by the ruling Zanu-PF party. …
Bid launched to extend Zimbabwe president's term in office… Zimbabwe is still governed by Mugabe’s Zanu-PF party – and struggled with inflation for decades following the abandonment of the Zimbabwean dollar in 2009. …
Zimbabwe's Mugabe latest former African leader to be mentioned in Epstein files- October 2025
… However, Mr Mugabe Jr has since reconciled with Mnangagwa, attending a rally in 2022 where he was publicly welcomed back into the ruling Zanu-PF party. …
Robert Mugabe's son appears in court on drug charge- May 2025
… Critics have been calling for the scrapping of the fee, accusing ZBC of biased coverage in favour of the governing Zanu-PF. …
Anger as Zimbabwean president approves new radio levy for motorists- April 2025
… All Nasiyaya had to do was prove she was a member of Zanu-PF, Zimbabwe’s ruling party. …
No title, no utilities, no problem:Inside Zanu-PF’s land-for-votes scheme- February 2025
… Zimbabwe’s ruling party, Zanu-PF, quoted president Nangolo Mbumba’s words when he announced Nujoma’s death. …
African leaders remember Nujoma- November 2024
… Membership of the club may be on the decline even if some members – like Frelimo, Zanu-PF, Angola’s MPLA and perhaps Tanzania’s CCM – continue to violently resist the trend. …
Swapo could be the next former liberation movement to lose its grip on power- October 2024
… and free election, we demand a postponement of the current election date,” NEFF deputy president Kalimbo Iipumbu says.This comes after revelations that Ren-Form was at the centre of a N$570-million invoice inflation tender during Zimbabwe’s 2023 election, which was won by Zanu-PF …
NEFF wants elections postponed amid tender-corruption allegations… ency procurement tender awarded to South African-based Ren-Form CC, for printing the November elections ballot.This comes after discoveries that Ren-Form has been at the centre of a N$570-million invoice inflation tender during the Zimbabwe 2023 election, which was won by Zanu-PF …
Pressure mounts on ECN over controversial ballot tender
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Zimbabwe cabinet approves bill to extend president's term to 2030
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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 →
Wednesday 11 February
Zimbabwe cabinet approves bill to extend president's term to 2030
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 cabinet approves bill extending president's term limits
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 →
Thursday 5 February
Mugabe mentioned in released Epstein files as possible wealth client
Zimbabwe's former President Robert Mugabe is named in recently released documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including an email suggesting Epstein could approach Mugabe about providing Zimbabwe with a new currency, and unverified FBI testimony claiming Epstein was Mugabe's wealth manager. Being named in the files is not an indication of wrongdoing, and experts have questioned the accuracy of some claims in the documents.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →