Presidential Affairs
Cabinet Endorses Proposed Law That Could Extend Presidential Tenure to 2030
Zimbabwe’s Cabinet has given the green light to draft legislation that could pave the way for President Emmerson Mnangagwa, now 83, to remain in office until at least 2030.
Under the proposed changes, the method of selecting a president would shift from a nationwide vote to an election by Members of Parliament. The bill also seeks to replace the current two five-year term limit with a maximum of two seven-year terms.
Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi said the proposals would first be subjected to public consultations before being tabled in Parliament.
Mnangagwa assumed power in 2017 following the military-assisted removal of former president Robert Mugabe. He won elections in 2018 and again in 2023. His current term is scheduled to end in 2028.
Government officials say the proposed constitutional amendments are intended to enhance governance efficiency and promote long-term political stability in Zimbabwe.