Emmerson Mnangagwa

Zimbabwe's Minister Kazembe Kazembe stated that Zanu-PF would have taken legal action against President Emmerson Mnangagwa if he refused to sign Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), citing a constitutional obligation to assent after parliamentary processes.

Zimbabwe's constitutional amendments, which remove presidential term limits and extend parliamentary terms, have sparked opposition challenges and calls for protests. The changes, signed into law in July 2024, allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until at least 2030, prompting accusations of democratic erosion and mixed public reactions.

Zimbabwe opened its first lithium sulfate processing plant, operated by China’s Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe, as part of efforts to add value to its mining sector. The government has halted raw mineral exports ahead of a full ban next year, with plans to expand processing to lithium carbonate and eventually produce batteries and solar panels domestically.

ZANU-PF Harare Province is pushing to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure beyond 2030 to 2037, following his signing of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Act, 2026 into law.

Nelson Chamisa criticized President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Wicknell Chivayo during a burial event for Augustine Rashirai, accusing them of corruption and moral decay. The attack occurred in Masvingo, highlighting tensions between opposition figures and Zanu PF-aligned individuals.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa defended the passage of Constitutional Amendment Act Number 3, stating it was a 'correct' decision reflecting a collective political process. He expressed happiness with the parliamentary action.

A coalition of churches, labour unions, civic groups, students, war veterans, and opposition political actors in Zimbabwe has launched a campaign to challenge constitutional amendments in court and mobilise peaceful mass action, aiming to overturn changes seen as entrenching President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 into law, extending his second term and granting parliamentarians an additional two years. The bill was enacted to modify constitutional provisions related to presidential and parliamentary terms.

Zimbabwe's 83-year-old president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has signed constitutional amendments that abolish direct presidential elections and extend his tenure.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has requested additional financial support from the private sector and well-wishers to fund Zimbabwe's repatriation program for citizens stranded in South Africa.

Zimbabwe's Parliament approved a constitutional amendment extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term until 2030. US politicians criticized the move, with Sen. Jim Risch and Rep. Gregory Meeks accusing Mnangagwa of consolidating power and citing concerns over corruption. Mnangagwa faces existing US sanctions over corruption and human rights abuses.

Zimbabwe's Parliament has passed the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 for a second time after the National Assembly adopted Senate amendments. The bill's passage brings President Emmerson Mnangagwa closer to extending his term.

A 32-year-old Chiredzi resident, Tafadzwa Nelton Matanhuse, was granted US$200 bail after spending two nights in custody following a viral video in which he allegedly criticized President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Wicknell Chivayo.

Civic organisation WeThePeople is urging President Emmerson Mnangagwa not to sign Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 into law without first subjecting it to a national referendum. Pressure is mounting over the controversial legislation.

The opposition in Zimbabwe has pledged to continue opposing Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) despite its approval by the National Assembly and Senate. The bill is currently awaiting President Emmerson Mnangagwa's assent.

A Chiredzi man arrested for incitement to commit public violence after criticizing President Emmerson Mnangagwa and businessman Wicknell Chivayo in a viral video spent his second night in prison without securing bail.

Zimbabwe’s Senate approved constitutional amendments to remove direct presidential elections, delay the next election to 2030, and extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years. The bill replaces popular elections with selection by lawmakers, extends parliamentary terms to seven years, and faces criticism over requiring a referendum for term extensions. Critics have reported arrests and legal challenges, while the ruling ZANU-PF party supports the changes.

Zimbabwe’s Senate approved constitutional amendments to remove direct presidential elections and extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term. The changes aim to overhaul the voting process and delay the presidential election.

Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba claims a criminal case against her was unwarranted after a High Court dismissed charges linked to a satirical article critical of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The prosecution, which lasted nearly a year, left her traumatized and stripped of her dignity.

Zimbabwe MPs passed a bill to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and eliminate direct presidential elections.

Nelson Chamisa, the opposition leader, accuses President Emmerson Mnangagwa of undermining himself by imposing the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) on Zimbabweans.