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Zanu PF rolls out new arguments to back Mnangagwa term extension

Zanu PF on Wednesday advanced fresh legal arguments to justify a proposed constitutional amendment that could allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2028.

By Janet Maforimbo 55m ago

Zanu PF rolls out new arguments to back Mnangagwa term extension

Diaspora group demands referendum clause in 2030 Bill

Mangiroza said the organisation consulted lawyers who confirmed that amendments extending the length of time a person may hold or occupy any public office must be subjected to a referendum.

By Silas Nkala 10h ago

Diaspora group demands referendum clause in 2030 Bill

ED will not leave power: Vendors4 ED

THE Patriotic Vendors for Economic Development (Vendors4ED) has pledged to ensure that President Emmerson Mnangagwa remains in power beyond 2028

By Silas Nkala Mar. 10, 2026

Bloody road to ED third term: Activists recount horrors of intensifying crackdown

A driver at the firm, requesting anonymity for security reasons, told The Standard he was assaulted for his association with a politician challenging the bill.

By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 8, 2026

Bloody road to ED third term: Activists recount horrors of intensifying crackdown

Mafume: Harare water crisis now out of control

In a letter to the chief decretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet, Mafume admitted that the problem hadspiralled beyond the municipality's capacity to handle.

By Gracious Daniel Mar. 8, 2026

Mafume: Harare water crisis now out of control

EditorialComment: Mnangagwa’s credentials being put to serious test

Mnangagwa’s Zanu PF is pushing for the extension of the 83-year-old ruler’s current term that should end in two years so that he can remain in power until 2030.

By The Standard Mar. 8, 2026

EditorialComment: Mnangagwa’s credentials being put to serious test

Chamisa pushes back on ED term saga

Chamisa has been less vocal over plans to amend the constitution, and extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s rule and that of Parliament under the proposed amendments.

By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 8, 2026

Mnangagwa term extension case hangs in the balance

The bill seeks to extend presidential and legislative terms from five to seven years, and would bar general votes by allowing the legislature to elect the presidential candidate.

By Nqobani Ndlovu Mar. 8, 2026