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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 86138, member: 27"]
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
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[*]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.
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Civic group draws a hard line
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[*]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.
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Government pushes back
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[*]Government of Zimbabwe preps a defense.
[*]Labels the case early and hypothetical.
[*]Says no amendment machinery has started.
[*]Frames the move as legally safe.
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Section 328 turns into a battleground
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[*]ZANU-PF leans on a narrow reading.
[*]Claims Section 328(5) gives room to maneuver.
[*]Tries sidestepping fixed-term triggers.
[*]Insists safeguards stay intact.
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Officials promise procedure
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[*]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.
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