A civic organization has called on Zimbabweans across all sectors to oppose the ruling party's proposal to extend the president's term past 2028. Mbuso Fuzwayo, who leads Ibhetshu LikaZulu as secretary general, stated that citizens must protect the 2013 Constitution from partisan changes that serve elite interests rather than public welfare.
The constitution emerged from broad national participation and should not be altered through parliamentary votes that bypass popular input, Fuzwayo argued. He warned that prolonging Mnangagwa's presidency would increase corruption, deepen poverty, restrict freedoms and weaken democratic structures while benefiting only those currently holding power.
The pressure group urged workers, students...
Zimbabwe's president will address lawmakers on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, to open the third session of the 10th Parliament at 2 p.m. Deputy Speaker Tsitsi Gezi announced the State of the Nation Address in the National Assembly on Thursday. The president plans to outline government policies and legislative priorities for 2026 while reviewing economic and social conditions across the country.
Observers expect discussion of pressing national issues such as youth drug abuse and economic development strategies. The address follows a heated public debate over a recent ruling party resolution seeking to extend presidential tenure from 2028 to 2030. Opposition groups have criticized the proposal, which has dominated political conversations...
Both South Africa's ANC and Zimbabwe's Zanu PF betrayed their liberation promises and failed to deliver genuine independence to black citizens, according to political analysts. The parties inherited colonial systems but deepened oppression through corruption and mismanagement rather than transforming societies for the majority's benefit.
South Africa's 1994 transition left economic power in the hands of white capital, following flawed negotiations that abandoned the Freedom Charter's revolutionary goals. The apartheid government secured pension payouts for departing whites while transferring debt to the new black-led administration. Black South Africans can vote but control nothing beyond the ballot box.
Zimbabwe received better terms...
A senior ruling party official caused a fatal collision that killed two people and injured seven others on Saturday night near Karoi. Sheppard Marime, who serves as national youth league secretary for education in Zanu PF, crossed into oncoming traffic while driving toward Karoi on the Harare-Chirundu Highway.
The crash occurred when Marime's vehicle struck a Toyota FunCargo traveling in the opposite direction at the 200-kilometer marker. Two passengers from the smaller vehicle died later at Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital, while another remains in critical condition. Marime suffered broken bones in both hands but remained stable after receiving treatment.
Police spokesman Ian Kohwera verified the accident between the Ford Ranger and...
Zimbabwe's governing party faces mounting opposition after endorsing constitutional changes to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule until 2030. The 83-year-old leader currently serves under a two-term limit established in 2013, with his final term set to expire in 2028. Zanu-PF announced the term extension plan on October 18, prompting lawyer Tendai Biti to promise constitutional defense while opposition groups prepared responses to what they called a crisis.
Any constitutional amendment requires approval from two-thirds of both parliamentary chambers and a national referendum. Political observers believe voters would reject the proposal if given the chance. Professor Stephen Chan from the School of Oriental and African Studies...
A leaked government document proposing suspending Zimbabwe's elections for up to 10 years has exposed deep divisions within the ruling party over efforts to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure beyond 2028. Vice President Constantino Chiwenga told party leaders the 68-page Breaking Barriers Initiative seeks to justify postponing votes under the guise of ending political disputes. Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi first confirmed the paper's existence before later dismissing it as possibly fabricated.
The document circulated widely before the party's conference last month in Mutare, where delegates voted to pursue legal changes that would allow Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030. Opposition figures described the proposal as...
Legal experts dispute whether Zimbabwe's constitution permits extending presidential terms without a public vote. Attorney Tawanda Nyambirai argues the current five-year term represents a flexible framework rather than a fixed limit, meaning lawmakers could lengthen it through standard parliamentary procedures.
The constitutional provision governing presidential tenure contains conditional language that allows for adjustments based on various circumstances. This differs from rigid restrictions such as the two-term maximum, which explicitly caps how many times someone can serve as president. The document ties presidential terms to parliamentary sessions, which themselves can be shortened or extended.
A 2021 Constitutional Court ruling...
Zimbabwe's governing party claims the political opposition no longer poses a significant challenge, following electoral defeats that fragmented rival groups. Zanu PF asserts Western nations, particularly America, represent the primary threat through efforts to change the existing government. The party delivered this assessment to members at its recent national conference.
The Citizens Coalition for Change has split into three factions after a disputed figure, Sengezo Tshabangu, claimed party leadership and removed elected representatives from parliament. Tshabangu controls access to state funding for political parties and has publicly praised President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa abandoned the party...
Jamaica's government has activated comprehensive emergency measures to evacuate tourists and protect hospitality workers as Hurricane Melissa approaches the Caribbean nation. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett confirmed authorities coordinated with airlines to add flights and deploy larger planes to transport departing visitors before airport closures take effect. Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston stops accepting arrivals at 9 p.m. on Saturday, while Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay extends operations until noon on Sunday.
The Tourism Emergency Operations Center began round-the-clock staffing to manage communications and incident response across resort areas. Officials prepared backup plans with the Jamaica...
