Zimbabwe's constitutional landscape has been dramatically reshaped after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed Constitution Amendment No. 3 into law. The amendment extends presidential terms from five to seven years, postpones the next general election from 2028 to 2030, and replaces the direct election of the President with a parliamentary voting process

The National Briefing · Jul 13, 2026 · 20m

Zimbabwe's constitutional landscape has been dramatically reshaped after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed Constitution Amendment No. 3 into law. The amendment extends presidential terms from five to seven years, postpones the next general election from 2028 to 2030, and replaces the direct election of the President with a parliamentary voting process

Guest: Tendai Ruben Mbofana - Zimbabwe-based social justice advocate, writer, researcher, and social commentator

Guest: Farai Marapira - ZANUPF Director for Information and Publicity