CZR president endorsed ZANU-PF's term extension bill

A constitutional shakeup just gained business backing, and term limits in Zimbabwe are suddenly back on the table in a big way.

Retail body backs term extension

• Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers president Denford Mutashu endorsed the draft changes.
• ZANU-PF proposal seeks seven-year presidential and parliamentary terms.
• Mutashu argued that longer cycles would boost governance efficiency.
• Retailers, he said, benefit from political stability.

Economic gains cited as proof

• Denford Mutashu pointed to GDP growth from US$20 billion to US$52 billion.
• Inflation reportedly sits at 4.1 percent under the Second Republic.
• Gold, tobacco, and wheat production hit record levels.
• Fuel and energy supply were described as stabilized.

Support for President Mnangagwa

• Denford Mutashu backed extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term to 2030.
• Continuity, he claimed, is needed for ongoing projects.
• Leadership stability was framed as key to development.
• Retail operators said they witness improvements daily.

Reform tied to 2030 vision

• Denford Mutashu linked reforms to upper-middle-income goals.
• Infrastructure and rural industrialization were highlighted as visible gains.
• Investor confidence was cited as improving nationwide.
• The constitutional amendment was pitched as safeguarding stability.