Tag: Zanu PF

Senate backs constitutional amendment, paving way for Mnangagwa’s extended term 

By Staff Reporter  HARARE — Zimbabwe’s Senate on Wednesday passed the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill, a controversial measure that extends presidential terms from five to seven years and potentially allows President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030. The bill sailed through the upper house after 75 senators voted in favour, […]

Zimbabwe slams ex-Botswana leader Khama over ‘power-hungry’ Mnangagwa remarks 

By Victor Fanuel  HARARE — The Zimbabwean government has lashed out at former Botswana president Ian Khama after he described President Emmerson Mnangagwa as “power hungry” amid growing controversy over Zanu PF’s push to amend the Constitution and potentially extend his stay in office until 2030. Khama made the remarks on social media while arguing that […]

Zimbabwe envoy to Mozambique Victor Matemadanda dies 

By Victor Fanuel  HARARE — Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Mozambique and Eswatini, Victor Matemadanda, has died at the age of 66, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade announced on Sunday. The ministry did not disclose the cause of death. In a statement, the ministry said: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade mourns the […]

Govt drops gender commission merger, chiefs’ politics clause from constitutional bill

By Naledi Nyoni  HARARE  — The government has abandoned plans to merge the Zimbabwe Gender Commission with the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission and has dropped a proposal that would have allowed traditional leaders to participate in partisan politics, Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi told Parliament on Wednesday. The concessions came as Ziyambi wound […]

Opposition forces late-night parliament sitting as constitutional bill debate drags on 

By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Parliament sat beyond midnight on Tuesday after opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators successfully blocked attempts by the government to close debate on the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (No. 3), insisting that all members wishing to contribute be given an opportunity to speak. The prolonged sitting exposed deep divisions […]

People’s Summit rejects CAB3, demands referendum and massive action 

By Victor Fanuel HARARE – A broad coalition of civic groups, workers, students, women, war veterans, faith-based organisations, professionals and Zimbabweans in the diaspora has rejected Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), demanding that any proposed constitutional changes be subjected to a national referendum. In a communiqué issued following the People’s Summit held in Harare on […]

“Whoever wins, wins” — Mnangagwa brushed off CAB3 concerns, retired generals claim

By Victor Fanuel  HARARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa allegedly dismissed concerns raised by retired military commanders and former senior government officials over the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), telling them, “whoever wins, wins.” The claim is contained in a strongly worded statement issued Tuesday by retired Air Marshal Henry Muchena on behalf of […]

“Tuck your ambitions under the armpit”— Mutsvangwa tells Mnangagwa’s would-be successors 

By Victor Fanuel  HARARE — Zanu PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has delivered a blunt message to ruling party members harbouring presidential ambitions, urging them to shelve their aspirations and rally behind President Emmerson Mnangagwa amid growing debate over succession and proposed constitutional changes. Addressing journalists in Harare, Mutsvangwa said while ambition was a normal feature […]