Zimbabwe's Ruling Party Backs President's Term Extension.
Senior Zanu PF officials backed plans to extend President Mnangagwa's leadership past 2028. The move aims to help him finish plans for national growth by 2030.
War Veterans Secretary Douglas Mahiya dismissed critics of the extension. He called recent opposition from veteran Blessing Runesu Geza "a foreign agenda" meant to split the party.
"Zanu PF rejects misguided elements," Mahiya said Tuesday in Harare. "Geza's views do not speak for war veterans."
Party delegates approved the term extension at their October conference in Bulawayo. The change needs changes to Zimbabwe's constitution.
Mashonaland East party chairman Daniel Garwe said expelled members cannot block public support. He named former members Godwin Gomwe and Godfrey Tsenengamu among the critics.
Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi explained the next steps. "Each ministry will handle issues in their area," he said. The process includes cabinet review, bill drafting, and public input.
The ruling party wants these changes to help reach its goal of upper-middle-income status by 2030. Officials say the plan reflects broad public support from local to national levels.
The government has started work on other conference plans covering the economy, social services, infrastructure, and international relations.
Party leaders stress that these choices are based on widespread agreement. They say the changes will help Zimbabwe's growth under the current leadership.
Senior Zanu PF officials backed plans to extend President Mnangagwa's leadership past 2028. The move aims to help him finish plans for national growth by 2030.
War Veterans Secretary Douglas Mahiya dismissed critics of the extension. He called recent opposition from veteran Blessing Runesu Geza "a foreign agenda" meant to split the party.
"Zanu PF rejects misguided elements," Mahiya said Tuesday in Harare. "Geza's views do not speak for war veterans."
Party delegates approved the term extension at their October conference in Bulawayo. The change needs changes to Zimbabwe's constitution.
Mashonaland East party chairman Daniel Garwe said expelled members cannot block public support. He named former members Godwin Gomwe and Godfrey Tsenengamu among the critics.
Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi explained the next steps. "Each ministry will handle issues in their area," he said. The process includes cabinet review, bill drafting, and public input.
The ruling party wants these changes to help reach its goal of upper-middle-income status by 2030. Officials say the plan reflects broad public support from local to national levels.
The government has started work on other conference plans covering the economy, social services, infrastructure, and international relations.
Party leaders stress that these choices are based on widespread agreement. They say the changes will help Zimbabwe's growth under the current leadership.
