Constitutional Court reviews ZANU-PF plan for Mnangagwa's 2030 term

A court showdown is about to decide whether a party shortcut can stretch presidential power beyond its legal fence.

Court case puts term limits in play

• The Constitutional Court will take on a challenge on February 9, 2026.
• Targets Resolution 1 of 2024 pushed by ZANU-PF.
• The move seeks to keep Emmerson Mnangagwa in office until 2030.
• National attention snaps to constitutional meaning.

Civic group draws a hard line

• Ibhetshu LikaZulu fired the legal shot.
• Filing carried by Secretary-General Mbuso Fuzwayo.
• Pushes to freeze tweaks to core charter clauses.
• Argues that citizens deserve a referendum.

Government pushes back

• Government of Zimbabwe preps a defense.
• Labels the case early and hypothetical.
• Says no amendment machinery has started.
• Frames the move as legally safe.

Section 328 turns into a battleground

• ZANU-PF leans on a narrow reading.
• Claims Section 328(5) gives room to maneuver.
• Tries sidestepping fixed-term triggers.
• Insists safeguards stay intact.

Officials promise procedure

• Munyaradzi Machacha talks about process and order.
• Mentions public hearings as part of any path.
• Points to Parliament checks.
• Sells the plan as stability-focused.