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Blessing Geza, a war veteran and member of the ZANU PF Central Committee, has strongly condemned party members advocating for an extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure beyond the constitutionally mandated two terms, calling such actions treasonous.
He argued that those pushing for this move should be expelled from the party.
In an <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200034753/ed2030-an-act-of-treason-war-vetdeclares-amendment-will-never-happen">exclusive interview with HStv</a>, an online television and radio channel operated by Alpha Media Holdings, Geza criticized the ZANU PF resolution, passed during the party’s 21st National People’s Conference in Bulawayo, which proposed extending Mnangagwa’s presidency until 2030.
Geza described the resolution as ill-advised and contrary to the principles of Zimbabwe’s Constitution. Said Geza:
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I was at the conference and I thought I was saddened… First and foremost, we have a Constitution which must be respected by everybody.
The President himself took an oath of office to respect the Constitution of Zimbabwe. They took the oath of office so they could protect and defend the Constitution of Zimbabwe but they are not doing that.
They are committing treason. Those people must be arrested and those people must be fired from ZANU PF. We want to see those people charged.
</blockquote>
The former Sanyati legislator claimed that ZANU PF has been hijacked by opportunists, with war veterans increasingly sidelined within the party.
He lamented that the people who fought for Zimbabwe’s independence have been marginalised, while those seeking to exploit the party for personal gain have taken control. He said:
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I mean because the party has been hijacked even if you go to structures, all those (army) generals were “fired” from the party.
ZANU PF is a product of ZANLA and ZIPRA, the people’s movement but they are not even being recognised, you know, right? They are attacking the Constitution.
They don’t even talk about the armed struggle. They don’t talk about the opposition. Mark my words, that will never happen, not under our watch.
</blockquote>
ZANLA or the Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army was the military wing of the Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) during the liberation struggle.
ZIPRA or the Zimbabwe People’s Revolutionary Army, was the military wing of the Zimbabwe African People’s Union (ZAPU), which played a significant role in the war of independence.
Geza also accused President Mnangagwa of failing to unify ZANU PF following the 2017 coup that brought him to power.
He argued that instead of fostering reconciliation and cohesion within the party, Mnangagwa’s leadership has deepened divisions, leaving the party fragmented and plagued by internal strife. He said:
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The president was supposed to take the opportunity to unite the nation so that it could move forward. He failed but people, you see, know when the president came back from South Africa, is this happening?
But these people [ED2030 brigade] are a security threat and on this issue, the JOC [Joint Operation Command] must take action, and the service chiefs must take action.
Are our laws not sufficient enough to deal with such things?
These 2030s are doing what they want right? They are doing what they want to the President, you know. It’s unfortunate.
The role which we played, we are being sidelined, we have been sidelined but I blame ourselves because they say they are in control.
</blockquote>
Geza asserted that there is no possibility of President Mnangagwa extending his tenure beyond 2028, citing clear constitutional provisions that prevent such an outcome. He said:
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Mnangagwa was elected in 2018 and his two terms end in 2028 and he cannot go beyond that unless the Constitution is changed.
And even if the Constitution is changed, it also puts a safety net in it, which says that the incumbent or the person who presides over that constitutional change must not benefit from it.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, President Mnangagwa has reiterated that he will step down in 2028 when his second and final term in office concludes.
However, he has not instructed his supporters to cease advocating for an extension of his tenure, leaving critics questioning his sincerity.
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A war veteran called Blessing Geza is angry at ZANU PF members wanting President Emmerson Mnangagwa to be president until 2030. Geza says this is against the Constitution and is like committing treason. He thinks those pushing for it should be kicked out of ZANU PF. Geza also thinks that Mnangagwa has not done a good job uniting the party. He says there is no way Mnangagwa can stay president after 2028 according to the Constitution. People are wondering if Mnangagwa really plans to step down in 2028 like he says.

Pushing For Mnangagwa's Term Extension An Act Of Treason - War Veteran

ZANU PF has passed a resolution allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his term until 2030, but the president has rejected this proposal.
The announcement was made on Saturday by Patrick Chinamasa, the party’s secretary for legal affairs, during the ZANU PF Annual People’s Conference in Bulawayo.
According to the National Constitution, Mnangagwa is limited to a maximum of two terms and cannot run for office again when his current term ends in 2028.
Chinamasa said the party had resolved that Mnangagwa’s term as President and first secretary of ZANU PF should be extended beyond 2028 to 2030.
The resolution also calls for the party and government to initiate necessary amendments to the national Constitution to implement these changes.
However, Chinamasa clarified that Mnangagwa has no intention of serving beyond the constitutional limits, adding that the resolution “will not go anywhere.” He said:
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I understand clearly the motivation behind the resolution. We have scored great achievements in a very short time under the leadership of the president.
I understand the motivation is that these achievements should continue. Our department was being asked the question: ‘Is it legally possible (to extend Mnangagwa’s term)?’
The short answer is that yes it’s legally possible but to achieve it we would need two separate constitutional amendments.
The first amendment would be to remove the presidential term limits, the second amendment would be to remove the disability that the constitution places on the president to serve beyond 2028.
The constitutional bills must be separate, not in one constitutional bill. Each constitutional bill must be followed by a referendum.
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Chinamasa added that he had consulted Mnangagwa three times, and each time, Mnangagwa firmly rejected the idea of extending his presidency.
However, one of Mnangagwa’s staunch supporters, Taurai Kandishaya, ridiculed Chinamasa for claiming at the conference that the president had expressed a desire not to serve beyond 2028. He wrote on Facebook:
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So it happened that I asked my teacher if we were supposed to come for lessons during the holiday, and he looked at me and said NO.
I asked him again the next day, and he said NO. I asked him a third time, and he still said NO. Meanwhile, other students were happy, saying they had extra lessons during the holiday.
Someone then told me, “Young man, your teacher is saying NO because he sees that you don’t really want the lessons. Your question isn’t genuine; it’s just an inquiry. The fact that you’ve asked more than once means you have other motives.”
Moral of the story: Give people the answer they want.
</blockquote>
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ZANU PF wanted Mnangagwa to be president until 2030, but he said NO. They wanted to change the law to let him stay longer, but he refused. Some people supported him, but others said he didn't really want to leave. In the end, Mnangagwa didn't agree to the extension, even though his party wanted it.

ZANU PF Passes Resolution For Mnangagwa's Term Extension To 2030

President Emmerson Mnangagwa remains firm in his position that he will not extend his term beyond 2028, despite proposals from the ruling party’s 10 provinces to extend it to 2030.
This announcement was made at the 21st ZANU PF Annual National People’s Conference in Bulawayo, on Saturday.
ZANU PF Secretary for Legal Affairs, Patrick Chinamasa, confirmed that Mnangagwa had no desire to extend his mandate beyond the constitutional limits. Said Chinamasa:
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His Excellency’s hand was involved in the drafting of the current Constitution. He is a constitutionalist and has made it clear that he will abide by the Constitution, which limits Presidential terms. He has no intention of serving beyond 2028.
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Chinamasa said the topic of extending Mnangagwa’s term has been discussed multiple times since August 2024, with the President remaining consistent in his stance.
All provinces voted in favour of extending Mnangagwa’s term as President of Zimbabwe and First Secretary of ZANU PF until 2030.
Chinamasa explained that extending the term would require two separate amendments: one to remove the fixed presidential term from the Constitution and another to eliminate the restrictions preventing Mnangagwa from serving beyond 2028.
Chinamasa said throughout his consultations with the President, sought clarity on this matter. He said:
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I was not satisfied with the initial responses, but after repeated discussions, the President remained resolute in his position. He is committed to adhering to the Constitution and will not seek an extension beyond 2028.
I was granted a meeting in August where I raised the issue to find out what his position was. I was given an answer. I was not satisfied.
I asked again for a meeting in mid-September to seek an answer. I was given the same answer that I was given in August.
But just to be sure whether I was in the right direction, I called and asked for another meeting which His Excellency granted me which was on Tuesday and this time I had a witness, I was not alone fortunately.
I was given the same answer that I was given in August, September and Tuesday. Just before I took to the podium, I whispered in the ear of the President “Is what you told me at the three meetings still standing” and he was emphatic, it still stands.
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Chinamasa told the Conference that the President has consistently demonstrated a firm and unwavering stance on the issue of extending his term. He said:
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I must say each time I went to ask him, I got the impression that he was angry with me for raising issues where he made pronouncements locally, and while he was in the People’s Republic of China.
Given my position, I should always heed what the leadership says but I wanted to get it from the horse’s mouth.
I want to repeat what he said on Tuesday. He said he is a constitutionalist and for certain, he is one.
Furthermore, His Excellency’s hand was involved in the drafting of the current Constitution.
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However, some political observers believe Chinamasa’s statements about Mnangagwa being a constitutionalist were a calculated move after Mnangagwa noticed growing resistance to his 2030 campaign.
They argue that if Mnangagwa truly opposed the 2030 campaign, the resolution would not have been included at the conference’s conclusion, as he must approve all resolutions before they are passed and announced.
Thus, the inclusion of the resolution suggests that Mnangagwa may actually desire the extension of his term.
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa said he will not stay in power beyond 2028, even though his party wanted him to stay until 2030. He made this clear at a conference in Bulawayo. His party's legal affairs head confirmed that Mnangagwa will follow the rules and not extend his term. The topic of extending his term has been discussed since 2024, but Mnangagwa has stayed firm. Some think he actually wants to stay longer, despite what he says. Overall, Mnangagwa is sticking to the rules and will not extend his term past 2028.

I Will Not Extend My Term Beyond 2028 - Mnangagwa

ZANU PF deputy president Constantino Chiwenga has urged the party to focus on improving Zimbabweans’ lives and boosting the economy.
Addressing party delegates at the ongoing 21st National People’s Conference in Bulawayo, Chiwenga did not support the “2030 Mnangagwa” campaign, which seeks to extend President Mnangagwa’s rule beyond the two-term limit.
While many delegates from Harare, Midlands, Mashonaland, and Matabeleland provinces have called for Mnangagwa to lead until 2030, Chiwenga chose to address economic and food security issues instead of endorsing a third term for Mnangagwa. He said:
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It is therefore essential that we use this conference to develop resolutions that drive industrialisation and propel our economic trajectory towards modernisation.
This will fulfil the vision of our President for the realisation of Vision 2030. As the ruling party, we should value and never take for granted the trust that the people of Zimbabwe place in us through their votes.
</blockquote>
Chiwenga emphasised the supremacy of the party over the government, urging the implementation of party conference resolutions to improve livelihoods and ensure economic growth.
He stressed the importance of disciplined leadership, innovation, and industry, advocating for an education system aligned with learners’ needs and supported by research and technology.
Chiwenga also underscored the need for a stable currency to boost trade and commerce and called for economic empowerment to take precedence over political consolidation, promoting industrialisation and modernisation in line with Vision 2030. He said:
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As such, we gather here to review the implementation of resolutions from the 20th National People’s Conference held in the Midlands in 2023.
Our revolutionary party president continues to ensure that the development of our nation leaves no one and no place behind.
With the conclusion of the National Development Strategy (NDS1) nearing, this conference gives us the opportunity to create strategies to overcome challenges such as the El Niño drought, the COVID-19 pandemic, and food security issues…
Our growth must ensure equitable development, leaving no one and no place behind.
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Chiwenga, despite his hesitance to support Mnangagwa’s bid for a third term, acknowledged Mnangagwa’s significant contributions to ZANU PF and praised his leadership in agriculture, mining, and tourism.
He said Mnangagwa has been a key figure in Zimbabwe’s political landscape since the 1960s, describing him as a loyal and dedicated member of the party.
Chiwenga commended Mnangagwa for his role in resisting white minority rule and highlighted his resilience against neo-colonial challenges like illegal sanctions, reflecting the spirit of “hunhu” and “ubuntu.”
The Vice President concluded his speech by urging ZANU PF members to remain united and disciplined in their mission to build a peaceful and prosperous Zimbabwe. He said:
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I urge you all to be disciplined cadres, work together, and uphold our core values of peace, unity, and development as we strive to improve the lives of our people.
Let us learn from the president, in whom we have total confidence, as a peacebuilder, unifier, and champion of development.
</blockquote>
The ZANU PF 21st National People’s Conference is currently taking place at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo.
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ZANU PF deputy president Chiwenga wants party to focus on helping people and economy boost.
He did not endorse "2030 Mnangagwa" campaign for President Mnangagwa to have third term.
He wants party resolutions to improve industry, economy, and education.
Chiwenga supports stable currency, economic empowerment, and modernisation.
He praised Mnangagwa for contributions in agriculture, mining, and tourism.
Chiwenga urged party members to stay united and disciplined for a peaceful, prosperous Zimbabwe.
The conference is happening in Bulawayo.

Chiwenga Sidesteps "2030 Mnangagwa" Campaign In ZANU PF Conference Speech

A covert operation to silence dissenting voices in Zimbabwe is reportedly underway amid claims that President Emmerson Mnangagwa intends to remain in power beyond 2028 when his second and final term ends.
Despite Mnangagwa’s repeated assertions that he will respect the Constitution and step down at the end of his term, <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/zimbabwes-state-security-agencies-sniff-out-political-dissidents/">NewZimbabwe.com</a> has cited high-ranking Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), army intelligence, and police officials who claim a secretive and widespread operation is targeting outspoken individuals labelled as “political dissidents” across Zimbabwe.
The plan reportedly involves arresting and detaining key opposition figures, activists, and journalists on trumped-up charges ahead of ZANU PF’s congress in 2027. Said a source:
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This is part of an effort to stifle growing dissent ahead of crucial leadership renewal within ZANU PF at the 2027 congress, and subsequent elections in 2028.
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The source claims there is a list of prominent people who may face charges ranging from rape and murder to treason. Said the source:
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Among them are several key members of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), a party that has been gaining significant ground in the urban and rural strongholds alike.
Former Mkoba constituency Member of Parliament Amos Chibaya who is languishing in remand prison for allegedly inciting violence is one of their targets.
Other high-profile figures targeted include Tendai Biti, the outspoken lawyer who has long been a thorn in the side of the government.
Another notable figure on the wanted list is Joana Mamombe, a young opposition MP who has faced previous arrests.
She has been vocal on issues of human rights violations and the need for political reform, is reportedly being pursued for alleged subversive activities and links to foreign funders, a claim often used by the government to crack down on activists.
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Job Sikhala, a prominent defender of civil liberties who has been arrested over sixty times, is reportedly under surveillance. Added the source:
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Several human rights lawyers and activists are also being pursued. Some are Zimbabwe’s most renowned human rights defenders.
They have reportedly been marked for arrest while defending opposition figures in court.
Authorities allege they are part of a broader network attempting to undermine State institutions, though these claims have been met with widespread scepticism.
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The report also alleges that the undercover crackdown has extended beyond Zimbabwe’s borders, particularly targeting activists in the United Kingdom (UK) who have consistently organised protests against Mnangagwa.
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Zimbabwe's president is trying to stay in power even after his term ends in 2028. He is targeting people who speak out against him, like opposition politicians and activists. Many of them may face false charges like rape or treason. The government is also going after human rights lawyers and activists who defend these dissenters. The crackdown is not just in Zimbabwe but also in the UK. The president is accused of trying to silence anyone who disagrees with him.

Zimbabwe’s State Security Agencies Target Political Dissenters In Covert Operation

Opposition politician Elisabeth Valerio, who was the only female presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, says many politicians in the ZANU PF-led government have betrayed the people of Zimbabwe by focusing on their re-election in 2028 instead of focusing on fulfilling the promises they made to the electorate in the run-up to the previous general elections.
Despite President Emmerson Mnangagwa twice categorically saying he will leave at the end of his constitutionally-mandated two terms in 2028, Valerio believes Zimbabweans are being taken for a ride.
Posting on X, the United Zimbabwe Alliance (UZA) president said Zimbabweans are not calling for a third term; they are demanding effective governance, protection and quality public service delivery. Wrote Valerio:
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It has just been one year since the 2023 presidential elections. We expect the government of Zimbabwe to be entirely focused on fulfilling promises made to the people.
BUT, instead – many politicians in our government are already fixated on securing their positions for the next term. This blatant disregard for the needs of the electorate is a betrayal of the trust that was placed in them.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa himself seems to have employed a strategy of reverse psychology, suggesting an intention to step down, only to be “persuaded” to stay on.
This charade is nothing more than a ploy to cling to power at all costs. We have also witnessed senior members of ZANU PF endorsing a third term for President #Mnangagwa.
This manoeuvre is not only unconstitutional – it represents a dangerous precedent. The Constitution of Zimbabwe (the supreme law of the land) unequivocally outlines the presidential term limits.
It is therefore highly troubling and unacceptable that some are seeking to undermine this Constitution, solely to serve the ambitions of a single individual.
Zimbabwe should not be held hostage by the whims of a ruling party that lacks a coherent and democratic succession plan.
The politics of power without accountability and without delivering on its mandate to the people is a grave injustice to our nation.
The citizens of Zimbabwe are NOT calling for a third term; they are demanding effective governance, protection and quality public service delivery.
The voice of the people is clear – no one is above the law, and we must never again make the mistake of allowing a dictatorship to take root in our beloved country.
As a nation, we must stand firm and united in defence of our democracy. We must ensure that political leaders are held accountable by the same laws and standards that apply to every citizen.
Zimbabwe deserves leadership that respects the rule of law, honours the will of the people, and is committed to the betterment of every Zimbabwean citizen.
</blockquote>
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Valerio, an opposition politician in Zimbabwe, says the government is not focusing on fulfilling promises to the people but is already thinking about re-election. She believes President Mnangagwa's talk of leaving after two terms is just a trick to stay in power. Valerio says Zimbabweans want good governance, protection, and better services, not a third term for Mnangagwa. She thinks it is wrong for politicians to ignore the Constitution and try to change rules to suit their ambitions. Valerio calls for a united stand to defend democracy in Zimbabwe and hold leaders accountable.

Zimbabweans Want Jobs, Clean Water, Electricity; Not A Mnangagwa Third Term, Says Valerio

A traditional leader in Mashonaland East Province, Chief Seke, has been taken to court for allegedly chanting a slogan in support of amending the Constitution to allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his term beyond 2028, reported <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200031777/traditional-leader-in-trouble-over-ed-2030-campaign">NewsDay</a>.
Stanley Chimanikire, the designated Chief Seke, faces legal action from pro-democracy campaigner Esther Vongai Zimudzi, who claims he publicly endorsed the “Mnangagwa 2030” slogan.
This incident reportedly occurred during a recent address at a meeting in the Seke communal lands. He allegedly said:
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2030 VaMnangagwa vanenge vachitonga, Pamberi neZANU PF. Pasi nemhandu, which loosely translates to “Mnangagwa will still be ruling in 2030, forward with ZANU PF, down with the enemy”.
</blockquote>
In an application filed by Zimudzi’s lawyer, Obey Shava of the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), pro-democracy campaigner Zimudzi alleges that Chief Seke violated several provisions of the Constitution.
She cites Section 281 of the Constitution and Section 45 of the Traditional Leaders Act, arguing that Chief Seke’s endorsement of President Mnangagwa and his pledge of allegiance to ZANU PF is unconstitutional.
Zimudzi contends that her political rights and the expectation of impartial and apolitical conduct by traditional leaders have been infringed upon.
Zimudzi claims that Chief Seke’s statements violate Sections 67(1) and (2) of the Constitution, which guarantee political rights, as well as Section 281, which mandates that traditional leaders remain impartial and non-partisan.
In her application, Zimudzi has named the National Council of Chiefs, Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe, and Attorney-General Virginia Mabhiza as respondents.
The matter is yet to be scheduled for a hearing at the High Court. Zimudzi seeks an order compelling Chief Seke to retract his partisan statements published in national newspapers and requests that the National Council of Chiefs initiate disciplinary proceedings against him.
While President Mnangagwa’s second and final term is set to expire in 2028, some of his loyalists within ZANU PF are pushing for an amendment to the Constitution that would allow him to remain in power until 2030.
However, Mnangagwa has repeatedly affirmed his commitment to stepping down at the end of his constitutionally mandated two terms in 2028.
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Chief Seke supported changing the law so President Mnangagwa can rule until 2030. A woman is suing him for breaking the constitution. She says traditional leaders should not be political. The case is going to the High Court. Some people want Mnangagwa to stay in power until 2030, but he says he will step down in 2028. The court will decide if Chief Seke was wrong in supporting this idea.

Traditional Leader Sued For Endorsing Term Extension For Mnangagwa

Tshinga Dube, a retired colonel in the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) and a member of the ZANU PF Politburo, has criticised party members who are urging President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his term beyond 2028, calling their motivations selfish.
Speaking at Lady Stanley Cemetery during the burial of liberation war hero Killion Dube, who passed away at the age of 89 on August 25 due to hypertension, Dube said it is premature to discuss ZANU PF succession.
The iconic war veteran expressed concern that such discussions could tarnish Mnangagwa’s legacy, particularly given his significant contributions to the liberation of the country and his ongoing role in its development. Said Dube (via <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200031778/be-wary-of-mnangagwas-advisers-tshinga-dube">NewsDay</a>):
<blockquote>
There are various opinions on the succession issue. Most of the members of the party have said he should hang on to power, but he has said that he will follow the Constitution.
We have not heard him saying he wants to cling on to power beyond his term of office but we should know that while men propose, God disposes.
We do not know what is going to happen in four years to come, even spirit mediums do not know, only God knows. Advisers are problematic, those advising him are only looking at things that benefit themselves.
We must be careful with the advice that we give to the President so that it does not benefit individuals only because we want his legacy to remain; these things can destroy his legacy after working so hard as a minister, surviving hangman’s noose and at the end of the day his legacy is destroyed like that.
</blockquote>
Dube said the upcoming ZANU PF conference was administrative and not an elective one.
The ZANU PF 21st National People’s Conference will be held at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Grounds in Bulawayo from October 22 to 27, 2024.
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Tshinga Dube, a member of ZANU PF, criticized party members who want President Mnangagwa to extend his term. He said it's too early to talk about who will lead after Mnangagwa. Dube thinks these discussions can harm Mnangagwa's good work and reputation. He also warned the President's advisors could be selfish and not think about the country's best interests. Dube mentioned the upcoming ZANU PF conference is not for electing a new leader. The conference will be in Bulawayo from October 22 to 27, 2024.

Tshinga Dube: Calls For Mnangagwa To Extend Term Are Selfish And Premature

Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) Masvingo provincial chair Tendeukai Chinooneka said that they support ZANU PF’s stance in the province calling for an extension of President Mnangagwa’s term beyond 2028 when his second and final term is set to conclude.
ZANU PF structures are calling for Mnangagwa to remain in office past 2028 to ensure the realisation of his vision of transforming Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-income society by 2030.
Chinooneka’s remarks follow a dissenting opinion from some war veterans in Masvingo Province, who said that Mnangagwa should respect the Constitution and step aside when his current term ends. Said Chinooneka (via <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/masvingo-war-veterans-fully-behind-ed-continued-leadership/">The Herald</a>):
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We have more than 4000 war veterans in Masvingo province and what is being said in other press reports that war veterans do not support President Mnangagwa’s continued stay in office beyond 2028 is not a true reflection of the situation on the ground.
There are just one or two individuals who are expressing their individual opinions. The correct position is that we stand with what the party (ZANU PF) says and here in Masvingo the ruling party has said they want President Mnangagwa to remain in power beyond 2028 and we are also guided by that.
</blockquote>
Some ex-combatants in Masvingo Province described efforts to keep Mnangagwa in power beyond 2028 as “crazy”.
Speaking to <a href="https://tellzim.com/masvingo-war-vets-resist-mnangagwa-third-term-bid/">TellZim News</a>, a war veteran named Western Ezrah from Masvingo condemned the individuals who were “misleading the President” by asking him to violate the constitution. He said:
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In 2013, the people of Zimbabwe, whom we liberated through the war of liberation, wrote a constitution.
The same people whom we freed are the ones calling for the breaking of the same constitution they wrote. 
Calling for a third term is madness, the constitution is clear and the president should abide by it.
So those who are pushing him to continue are really mad.
</blockquote>
Ezrah added that ZANU PF had clear guidelines in place and that those individuals pushing for a third term for President Mnangagwa had no real understanding of the party’s origins or its long-term vision. He said:
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People do not know where ZANU PF is coming from and if you look closely you will see that those calling for the extension of the term limit have no background of the liberation and the party itself.
The party has a hierarchy and that hierarchy was used since the war of liberation and if you look at the presidium you will see who is supposed to take over.
Even culturally, the elders eat first and because we are a cultured people, the elders lead first in their order.
</blockquote>
Another war veteran, Retired Major General Gibson Mashingaidze, told TellZim News that President Mnangagwa should unequivocally follow the Constitution and refrain from seeking a third term in office, as he had previously promised.
Another war veteran who preferred anonymity said the Constitution is clear on presidential term limits.
He stated that as war veterans, they firmly believe in the peaceful transfer of power and upholding the Constitution.
The veteran added that those pushing for a third term for President Mnangagwa were doing so for their benefit, rather than the greater good of the country.
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The War Veterans Association in Masvingo, Zimbabwe supports extending President Mnangagwa's term beyond 2028, while some war veterans disagree and want him to follow the Constitution. Some say it's "madness" to seek a third term, as the Constitution is clear about term limits. Others argue that the party's history and culture support following the rules and allowing for a peaceful transfer of power. Those pushing for a third term are accused of acting in their own self-interest rather than the country's best interest.

Masvingo War Veterans Chairman Backs ZANU PF's Call For Mnangagwa's Term Extension

War veterans in Masvingo have criticised ZANU PF members who are calling for President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term in office to be extended beyond the two-term limit.
The ex-combatants described these efforts as “crazy” and urged Mnangagwa to leave office at the end of his second term in 2028.
Speaking to <a href="https://tellzim.com/masvingo-war-vets-resist-mnangagwa-third-term-bid/">TellZim News</a>, a war veteran named Western Ezrah from Masvingo condemned the individuals who were “misleading the President” by asking him to violate the constitution. He said:
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In 2013, the people of Zimbabwe, whom we liberated through the war of liberation, wrote a constitution.
The same people whom we freed are the ones calling for the breaking of the same constitution they wrote. 
Calling for a third term is madness, the constitution is clear and the president should abide by it.
So those who are pushing him to continue are really mad.
</blockquote>
Ezrah added that ZANU PF had clear guidelines in place and that those individuals pushing for a third term for President Mnangagwa had no real understanding of the party’s origins or its long-term vision. He said:
<blockquote>
People do not know where ZANU PF is coming from and if you look closely you will see that those calling for the extension of the term limit have no background of the liberation and the party itself.
The party has a hierarchy and that hierarchy was used since the war of liberation and if you look at the presidium you will see who is supposed to take over.
Even culturally, the elders eat first and because we are a cultured people, the elders lead first in their order.
</blockquote>
Another war veteran, Retired Major General Gibson Mashingaidze, told TellZim News that President Mnangagwa should unequivocally follow the Constitution and refrain from seeking a third term in office, as he had previously promised. Said Mashingaidze:
<blockquote>
I am a constitutionalist just like the President, I survived a number of processes within ZANU PF because I am a constitutionalist.
So as a constitutionalist, I think the President should follow the Constitution just like he promised. We all heard him saying he will step down when his second term lapsed.
</blockquote>
Another war veteran who preferred anonymity said the Constitution is clear on presidential term limits.
He stated that as war veterans, they firmly believe in the peaceful transfer of power and upholding the Constitution.
The veteran added that those pushing for a third term for President Mnangagwa were doing so for their benefit, rather than the greater good of the country.
The calls for a third presidential term were initially started earlier this year by ZANU PF’s Masvingo Province.
Other provinces subsequently adopted this stance, arguing that Mnangagwa should remain in power to ensure the achievement of the party’s 2030 vision.
More recently, on Sunday, August 25, ZANU PF’s Harare Province proposed amendments to the national Constitution during its provincial inter-district conference.
The key resolution that emerged from this meeting was the recommendation that President Mnangagwa should be allowed to continue leading the country beyond 2028 when his second and final term is set to expire.
Furthermore, the Harare inter-district conference also proposed amending the constitutional clause that prohibits any changes that would benefit the incumbent president. 
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War veterans in Masvingo are saying that it's wrong to try to extend President Mnangagwa's time in office beyond two terms. They say it's not fair and against the rules. They want him to leave in 2028 like he promised. Some people in ZANU PF are pushing for a third term for the President, but the war veterans say this is for their own benefit, not for the country's good. They believe in following the rules and giving power peacefully. ZANU PF in Harare is even talking about changing the constitution to allow Mnangagwa to stay longer, but the war veterans say this is not right.

Masvingo War Veterans Reject Calls To Extend Mnangagwa's Presidency

ZANU PF is pushing for constitutional amendments that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his term beyond 2028 when his second and final term is set to expire.
The party is currently preparing for its 21st Annual People’s Conference, which will be held at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Grounds in Bulawayo from October 22 to 27.
It is at this conference that the proposed amendments may be adopted and then presented to Parliament, where ZANU PF holds a significant majority and enjoys the compliance of the opposition CCC faction led by Sengezo Tshabangu.
In the lead-up to the conference, ZANU PF’s Harare Province held its provincial inter-district conference on Sunday.
The purpose of this meeting was to formulate draft resolutions that will be presented to the party leadership at the annual conference in Bulawayo.
According to ZANU PF Harare provincial chairman Godwills Masimirembwa, the most critical resolution that emerged from the provincial inter-district conference was the recommendation that President Mnangagwa should continue to lead the country beyond 2028. Said Masimirembwa:
<blockquote>
The most critical issue which comes is that the Constitution of Zimbabwe must be amended to enable him to continue to lead beyond 2028.
We are aware that there are constitutional limitations; first of all, it says the President serves for a maximum of two terms of five years each.
There is that window of extending the number of years for each term, or tentatively we can remove the term limit from two terms to three terms or scrap the term limit altogether.
</blockquote>
According to Masimirembwa, the ZANU PF Harare inter-district conference also recommended amending another constitutional limitation – the clause that prohibits any constitutional changes from benefiting the incumbent president.
However, lawyer Thabani Mpofu argued that a constitutional amendment would not provide any legitimate benefits to Mnangagwa. He wrote on X:
<blockquote>
The constitutional provision that restricts a president to a maximum of two terms is a term limit provision.
As such, any successful amendment to this provision cannot be applied retroactively to benefit the incumbent.
In simple terms, Mnangagwa is constitutionally ineligible to benefit from an extension of the presidential term limit.
Therefore, any attempt to do so would not only be futile but also a blatant violation of constitutionalism.
</blockquote>
Mnangagwa first came into office in 2017 after a military-backed transition that removed long-time ruler Robert Mugabe from power.
Mnangagwa then won the presidential elections in 2018 and 2023, narrowly defeating his main rival, Nelson Chamisa. However, Chamisa has disputed the results of both elections.
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ZANU PF, a political party in Zimbabwe, wants to change the constitution so President Emmerson Mnangagwa can stay in power past 2028. They will discuss this at a conference in October. The party also wants to change the rule that stops constitutional changes from helping the current president. Mnangagwa became president in 2017 and won two elections. The opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa, doesn't agree with the results. ZANU PF's Harare Province supports changing the constitution so Mnangagwa can continue as president after 2028.

ZANU PF Pushes For Constitutional Changes To Scrap Presidential Term Limits

The ZANU-PF Mashonaland West Province has called on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his presidency beyond 2028 to complete developmental projects under the “Vision 2030” initiative, reported <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/calls-grow-louder-for-mnangagwa-to-extend-incumbency-beyond-2028-zanu-pf-mash-west-becomes-latest-to-join-bandwagon/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>.
This request follows similar calls from the ZANU PF provincial structures in Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Masvingo.
These provinces have urged the 81-year-old Mnangagwa to remain in power beyond the two-term limit prescribed by the Constitution of Zimbabwe.
Speaking during a ZANU PF inter-district meeting held at Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) Grounds Sunday, provincial chairperson, Mary Mliswa-Chikoka said:
<blockquote>
His Excellency had a dream of uplifting the livelihoods of Zimbabweans when he crafted Vision 2030. It would be remiss for us to let him leave unfinished business, so we request him to stay until 2030 or beyond when that dream comes to fruition.
</blockquote>
Mliswa-Chikoka’s remarks were met with enthusiastic applause from the large crowd gathered at the event.
Marian Chombo, the Minister of State for Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs and Devolution spoke about the various developmental projects that she claimed have taken shape under President Mnangagwa’s leadership.
Tapiwa Masenda, the provincial youth chairperson, stated that young people also believe Mnangagwa should remain in power at State House to complete the developmental projects that benefit Zimbabwean youth.
The sentiments expressed by Mliswa and Chikoka were echoed by Constance Shamu, the Women’s League chairperson, and Happison Muchechetere, the War Veterans League chairman. Said Shamu:
<blockquote>
We as the women held our national assembly and resolved that our esteemed leader, ED Mnangagwa, must hang in there.
We drew lessons from South Africa (where ANC lost its parliamentary majority) and agreed to start income-generating projects that endear the party with the electorate.
</blockquote>
ZANU PF national political commissar Munyaradzi Machacha, who was the guest of honour at the event, said he would convey the requests to extend President Mnangagwa’s term to the president.
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The ZANU-PF Mashonaland West Province wants President Mnangagwa to stay in power past 2028 to finish projects by 2030. Other provinces also support this idea. They believe he can help improve Zimbabwe. Many ZANU-PF members think he should continue his presidency for the country's benefit. They praise his leadership and want him to stay for longer. They believe he can bring positive changes to the country. ZANU-PF leaders are urging him to stay in power and complete projects that help the people of Zimbabwe.

ZANU PF Mash West Urges Mnangagwa To Extend Presidency Beyond 2028

Political analysts have cautioned that ZANU PF’s push for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power beyond the constitutionally mandated two five-year terms could potentially trigger another military intervention, similar to the 2017 coup that led to the resignation of former President Robert Mugabe.
In a seemingly coordinated effort, ZANU PF’s provincial structures have been publicly calling for Mnangagwa to extend his presidency beyond 2028 when his current second term is set to expire.
Speaking to <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/zanu-pfs-push-for-extension-of-mnangagwas-term-will-lead-to-internal-rebellion-a-possible-coup-analysts-say/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>, political analyst Rejoice Ngwenya warned that if Mnangagwa seeks re-election or attempts to prolong his second term, it would have dire political consequences for Zimbabwe. Said Ngwenya:
<blockquote>
ZANU PF has never respected the Constitution. So because Tshabangu gave them two-thirds in Parliament, they will tinker around with the two-term clause. If that happens, the consequences will be tectonic.
First, there will be a bloody internal rebellion in ZANU PF and we may end up with the November 2017 “military intervention”.
Secondly, opposition supporters and CSOs will riot. Third, the international business community will shun Zimbabwe, the dollar will collapse against the ZiG and mass emigration of young people.
</blockquote>
Political analyst Lazarus Sauti said an extension of Mnangagwa’s time in office could undermine the leadership ambitions of potential successors within ZANU PF, such as Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, thereby creating further tensions and divisions within the ruling party. said Sauti:
<blockquote>
The virus of third-termism is creeping into Zimbabwe. Without a doubt, the term limit evasion virus, which is linked to increased levels of autocracy, political corruption, and political violence, is the primary cause of all governance problems in Zimbabwe and other African states.
These calls from the ZANU PF structure highlight the issue of factionalism inside ZANU PF and shatter the dreams of Chiwenga and other potential leaders of this country.
Further, the calls go against democratic principles as they discourage people from openly challenging the current leader.
</blockquote>
Mnangagwa, who has been in government since 1980, had previously announced that he would retire at the end of his current and final five-year term, which is set to expire in 2028.
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ZANU PF wants Mnangagwa to stay President longer than allowed, but experts say it might lead to trouble. They warn it could bring another military takeover like in 2017. If he stays, it could make ZANU PF members rebel and cause violence. It might also hurt Zimbabwe's economy and make people leave the country. Some worry it will stop others in ZANU PF from becoming President. Mnangagwa said he was going to retire after his current term in 2028. Leaders in ZANU PF are arguing about this, and it might cause more problems in the country.

ZANU PF’s Push For Extension Of Mnangagwa’s Term Will Create Instability - Analysts

Self-exiled former ZANU PF political commissar Saviour Kasukuwere has urged Zimbabweans to resist President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s apparent bid for an unconstitutional third term in office.
This call from Kasukuwere comes in the wake of a coordinated campaign being driven by ZANU PF provincial structures, as well as women and youth groups within the ruling party, for the 81-year-old Mnangagwa to continue ruling the country until 2030.
Mnangagwa, who has been in government since 1980, had previously announced that he would retire at the end of his current and final five-year term, which is set to expire in 2028.
However, the recent push by ZANU PF elements for him to stay in power beyond this timeline has raised concerns about a potential constitutional breach.
Posting on X on Sunday night, Kasukuwere called on Zimbabweans to resist any efforts by Mnangagwa to extend his rule or seek a third term, saying such a move is “careless and dangerous”. He wrote:
<blockquote>
The ill-fated 2030 mobilisation by factional interests within ZANU PF must be resisted. The current government is yet to complete a year in its second term of office. ED was sworn in for the second and last term on the 4th of September 2023.
To imagine that his minions are already running around motivating for a third term is careless and dangerous. This will require that we rise up and defend the Constitution of Zimbabwe from this calculated assault.
Politicians, the Clergy, veterans of the struggle, peasants, business leaders, youths, women and all citizens, this is the time to say NO to this madness.
Already, the “cooking” is underway at times disguised as gastronomy engagements! The women and youths are now being prepared accordingly.
The multiple voices within the party are sending different signals and sadly, it appears ED is very much behind these shenanigans, typical modus operandi, deny, deny then yield to the people’s demands.
The country therefore has to stop this madness before the future of our children is personalised. We have to join hands and take a stand against this crude and divisive rhetoric.
</blockquote>
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Saviour Kasukuwere says President Mnangagwa should not try for a third term. Mnangagwa said he would retire in 2028. Now people in his party want him to rule until 2030. Kasukuwere says this is wrong and people should stop it. He says it is against the rules. Kasukuwere wants Zimbabweans to fight against this. He says everyone, like politicians, youth, and women, should say no to this plan. People should work together to stop this before it affects the future.

Kasukuwere Urges Zimbabweans To "Rise Up" And Resist Mnangagwa Bid For Third Term

The ZANU PF party in Mashonaland East Province has called on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in office beyond 2028, despite his recent announcement that he will retire at the end of his current and final five-year term.
During a provincial inter-district conference held in Goromonzi on Sunday, senior ZANU PF officials claimed that all the districts in Mashonaland East had expressed their desire for Mnangagwa to remain in power.
Addressing the meeting, ZANU PF Mashonaland East provincial chairperson Daniel Garwe said the province wants Mnangagwa to continue serving as president due to the infrastructure developments he has implemented since 2018.
Garwe requested that Munyaradzi Machacha, the ZANU PF national Political Commissar who officiated the meeting, convey this message from Mashonaland East to President Mnangagwa.
The provincial party’s call for Mnangagwa to stay in office beyond his announced retirement date contradicts the president’s earlier statement and raises questions about the potential for an extension of his term or a third run for the presidency. Said Garwe (via <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/mash-east-calls-on-president-to-stay/">The Herald</a>):
<blockquote>
After seeing the positive results in terms of developments that are being done across the whole province, we agreed as a province that President Mnangagwa should stay.
Each district is being developed, from Nyamapanda to Chikomba, there is development. Yes, President Mnangagwa said in Mutare that he will rest after his second term, but we are now appealing to him; we are persuading him to stay beyond 2028.
We are sending you Cde Machacha to our President; please tell him that your children in Mashonaland East province are asking you to stay in office beyond 2028.
Tell him that we want him to be with us till 2030, as the First Secretary for ZANU PF, as the President of our party and as the President of Zimbabwe.
We believe in our God and we will always pray to Him. We have faith in our God and also our President.
We love our President. His leadership capabilities are outstanding; hence we call for his stay. So PC (political commissar) please take our request to the President and kindly come back with the response.
</blockquote>
In response to the request from Garwe, the party’s national Political Commissar, Munyaradzi Machacha, promised to convey their message to Mnangagwa. He said:
<blockquote>
I will carry the message and deliver it without adding or subtracting anything. I promise you that. There is always joy when a leader is being recognised for his good deeds.
You know it is hard to lead but when the people you lead plead for you to continue leading them, it brings joy.
</blockquote>
According to political analyst Brighton Mutebuka, there is a looming “final showdown” brewing between Mnangagwa and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga over the control of the ruling ZANU PF party and the Zimbabwean government.
The speculation around a potential power struggle between Mnangagwa and Chiwenga has been a subject of much debate within Zimbabwe’s political landscape.
Chiwenga, who was the army commander when the military intervened to force former President Robert Mugabe’s resignation in 2017, reportedly had a pact with Mnangagwa that the latter would hand over power to him when his term(s) came to an end.
This perceived arrangement between the two top ZANU PF leaders has fueled speculation about an impending power struggle, as Mnangagwa nears the end of his current and final five-year term, while Chiwenga may be positioning himself to succeed him.
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The ZANU PF party in Mashonaland East Province wants President Mnangagwa to stay in office past 2028, despite his plan to retire. They like the developments he's made in the province. The party's national Political Commissar promised to deliver the message to Mnangagwa. There might be a power struggle between Mnangagwa and Vice President Chiwenga over who will lead the party and the government. Chiwenga, who was involved in ousting Mugabe, may want to become president. People are watching to see what will happen next in Zimbabwe's politics.

ZANU PF Mash East Calls On Mnangagwa To Remain In Office

The ZANU PF War Veterans League has joined other party provinces and wings in calling on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to reconsider his decision not to seek re-election when his current term expires in 2028.
The Constitution of Zimbabwe allows for a maximum of two presidential terms, meaning Mnangagwa cannot legally seek a third term in office.
On 04 July 2024, Mnangagwa had pledged not to seek a third term, reaffirming his respect for the constitutional term limits.
However, in an with ZBC News on Wednesday night, ZANU PF Secretary for War Veterans, Ex-Political Prisoners, Detainees and Restrictees Douglas Mahiya, said the war veterans’ league will try to persuade Mnangagwa to continue in office beyond 2028.
Mahiya argued that this would enable Mnangagwa to fully implement his Vision 2030 agenda of transforming Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-income society. Said Mahiya:
<blockquote>
The question (is not) whether he wants to rest or not, we can beg him to stay so that we benefit from his capabilities.
We don’t go about complying with individual thinking, expressions or understanding, we stick to the original principles of the revolution.
</blockquote>
The ZANU PF Masvingo Province was the first to publicly call for Mnangagwa to stay in power beyond his current term, followed by the ZANU PF Midlands Youth League.
Since then, ZANU PF youth leagues in several other provinces, including Mashonaland East, Bulawayo, and Matabeleland North, have also requested that Mnangagwa disregard the constitutional two-term limit and continue as president.
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The War Veterans League in Zimbabwe wants President Mnangagwa to stay in power after 2028, even though he said he wouldn't. They think he should finish his plans to make Zimbabwe better. Some other party regions also agree. The Constitution says he can only be president for two terms, but they want him to have a third. They believe he is capable of doing more for the country. President Mnangagwa had promised not to seek another term, but now some people are trying to change his mind.

ZANU PF War Veterans League Pushes For Mnangagwa Third Term

The Heads of Christian Denominations in Zimbabwe (ZHOCD) have welcomed the recent statement made by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, affirming his commitment to uphold the Constitution of Zimbabwe.
ZHOCD is an umbrella body that comprises prominent Christian organizations, including the Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe (EFZ), the Union for Development of Apostolic Churches in Zimbabwe Africa (UDACIZA), the Zimbabwe Catholics Bishops Conference (ZCBC), and the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC).
In his address at the commissioning of the Mutare Teachers College’s fruit juice and water processing plant on July 4, 2024, President Mnangagwa pledged not to seek a third term in office, thereby reaffirming his respect for the constitutional mandate that limits the presidential term to two terms.
In a statement, ZHOCD praised President Mnangagwa’s public commitment, saying by refusing to extend his presidency beyond the legal limits, he has taken a significant step towards reinforcing democratic norms and promoting national unity in Zimbabwe. It said:
<blockquote>
Therefore, the Church calls upon all Zimbabweans to honour the President’s decision and to support him in the completion of his constitutional term. It also calls upon all Zimbabweans to embrace a spirit of peaceful and transparent leadership renewal. It is imperative that the process remains free from intimidation, violence, and manipulation to ensure national stability and the consolidation of our democracy.
</blockquote>
Despite Mnangagwa’s public commitment to respect the constitutional two-term limit, some ZANU PF structures have since called for the President to continue in office beyond his current term, which is set to end in 2028.
However, even if there were to be a constitutional amendment to remove the term limits, the incumbent president would not be able to benefit from such a change.
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The Churches in Zimbabwe are happy that the President said he won't try to be president for a third time. They think it's important to follow the rules and have peaceful leadership changes. The President's term is supposed to end in 2028, and even if they change the rules, he can't stay in power. The Churches want everyone to support the President and have a fair and peaceful process for choosing the next leader. They think it's important for the country to stay stable and democratic.

Churches Welcome ED's Pledge Not To Seek A Third Term

The ZANU PF structures in Masvingo Province have openly declared their support for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030.
This proclamation came during a provincial inter-district meeting held at the Masvingo Polytechnic on Saturday.
The meeting was attended by a host of senior ZANU PF officials, including the party’s national political commissar, Munyaradzi Machacha, as well as prominent politburo members from the province, such as Lovemore Matuke, Paul Mangwana, John Paradza, and the provincial chairperson, Robson Mavhenyengwa.
The Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Ezra Chadzamira, a central committee member, was also present.
The ZANU PF leaders argued that this extended tenure would provide Mnangagwa with enough time to continue his vision of transforming Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-income society. 
Speaking to <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/zanu-pf-masvingo-wants-president-to-stay-up-to-2030/">The Herald</a>, Mavhenyengwa said ZANU PF Masvingo Province wanted President Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2028. He said:
<blockquote>
The message was clear from everyone who was in attendance at the inter-district meeting, that the ruling party in Masvingo wants President Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2028.
We know that constitutionally the President is not supposed to continue in office after 2028, but we are saying if it’s possible, if there is an opportunity to do so, we will humbly request that he remains in office up to 2030.
We want him to continue up to 2030, as a province. This is not a personal decision from me but its coming from the party members in Masvingo Province.
We are saying we are seeing the infrastructural projects that are taking place, the developments that are taking place that is in sync with President Mnangagwa’s vision to make Zimbabwe an upper middle-income society by 2030, so in our view it will be better if the President remains in office up to that year so that he can see through his vision of making Zimbabwe an upper middle-income economy.
</blockquote>
ZANU PF Masvingo provincial secretary for commissariat, Brian Munyoro, said ZANU PF Masvingo Province unanimously wanted President Mnangagwa to continue leading the nation beyond 2028. Said Munyoro:
<blockquote>
The province (ZANU PF Masvingo) has spoken and that is our position as a province that President Mnangagwa should remain in office up to 2030.
We are happy with the good work he is doing and we are fully behind the good work he is doing, and as ZANU PF Masvingo we want him to continue up to 2030, so that he can complete his vision of making Zimbabwe an upper-middle-income economy.
</blockquote>
Addressing the meeting, Machacha said he will deliver the message from ZANU PF Masvingo Province to the President. He said:
<blockquote>
You have made me happy, you were singing here (Masvingo Polytechnic), there is nothing that happens in this country without having started in Masvingo and you know very well that the other time you sang (in 2017) kuti kumagumo kune nyaya (there is trouble at the end) and we indeed saw the end that you were talking about.
I was saying President Mnangagwa spoke in Mutare, where he said that now that I have served my two terms (up to 2028), I now want to go and rest, I need to look for someone who will walk in my footsteps and complete my vision (2030), but now Masvingo again is saying the President should remain. So what will I go and tell the President?
</blockquote>
In response to Machacha, the delegates shouted in unison that the President should remain in charge beyond 2028. Said Machacha:
<blockquote>
But the President is saying he wants to rest? Hallelujah, fellow Cdes, you are giving me a challenging task but I promise you that I will execute the task that you have given me.
</blockquote>
After Mnangagwa declared he had no intention to run for a third term as president, political commentators expressed scepticism, saying Mnangagwa’s statement was a mere “public relations stunt”.
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The ZANU PF leaders in Masvingo want President Mnangagwa to stay as president until 2030. They believe he needs more time to make Zimbabwe better. They say he is doing good work and they fully support him. They want him to finish his vision of making Zimbabwe a better country. Even though Mnangagwa said he only wants to serve two terms, the people in Masvingo want him to stay longer. Mnangagwa's political party will deliver this message to him. Some people think Mnangagwa's statement about not running for a third term is just for show.

ZANU PF Masvingo Pushes For Mnangagwa To Remain In Power Until 2030

President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s political rivals and critics argue that he has no intention of stepping down from power at the end of his presidential term in 2028, suggesting that he will continue exploring ways to extend his rule, reported <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200029542/ed-has-no-intention-of-stepping-down">NewsDay</a>.
Mnangagwa recently publicly committed to respecting the constitutional term limits, but his opponents remain sceptical and believe he may attempt to find ways to prolong his hold on power.
However, speaking during an X Space debate titled: “Mnangagwa Succession: Is the ED2030 Campaign Dead in the Water?” organised by NewsDay on Thursday evening, several commentators said Mnangagwa was not being honest.
MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora said President Mnangagwa did not commit to step down as the President of the country, but rather only as the leader of his political party. Said Mwonzora:
<blockquote>
The opinion is that President Mnangagwa said ‘I am not going to run for a third term as Zimbabwean President’. That is not what President Mnangagwa said.
He said he would not stand again as a ZANU PF president. He did not talk of the national presidency and this is where people are being taken for a ride.
If the President believed that he was ruling out running for national presidency, he would have said that.
You don’t need to be a president of a political party to be elected president of a country.
</blockquote>
Former Foreign Affairs minister Walter Mzembi, who was forced into exile at the height of the November 2017 military coup that deposed the late former President Robert Mugabe, said:
<blockquote>
Mnangagwa has cleverly punctured the ball, so we are playing a deflated ball all of us because he has taken the steam out of the debate by announcing that he will abide by the Constitution and depart the stage by 2028.
However, the politics is speaking to a different ball game. Two fundamental questions arise whenever an extension is sought, whether legal or illegal and in this case, unconstitutional.
You either have been playing the game very well to the enjoyment and satisfaction of your audience which then demands an encore that they want more of you or secondly, you are, as in the game of football, in a deadlock and then extra time determines the result.
</blockquote>
Political analyst Effie Ncube urged Mnangagwa to respect the Constitution and hand over power peacefully when his term ends. Said Ncube:
<blockquote>
First, for ZANU PF, it has never passed on power from one leader to another peacefully, through a congress, while the other leader is still in office. That has never happened since 1980. They must do so.
As a country also, we have never done that. We must do so. This is the legacy that will live longer.
We must learn a new way of doing things, passing power from one to the other peacefully as outlined in the Constitution of Zimbabwe.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, ZANU PF information director Farai Marapira dismissed suggestions that President Mnangagwa intends to cling to power, despite the president’s own assertions to the contrary. He said:
<blockquote>
My President has spoken not just last week as Mr Mzembi is, unfortunately, saying that he made a U-turn last week.
He is not interested in a third term. What then happens is that our internal democracy, maybe Mr Mzembi has not seen that ZANU PF has taken a big turn to democracy, people are allowed to speak their minds and we do not punish or chase out people for speaking out their minds even if the President has been saying something different.
We are a party in which the President listens and allows people to speak their minds. This must be a new phenomenon to him [Mzembi] because when he had his time, there was no tolerance for people to speak their minds.
</blockquote>
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa's opponents think he won't step down in 2028. They doubt he will respect the constitution and want to extend his rule. Some say he only promised not to run for ZANU PF leader, not as Zimbabwe's President. Analysts say he should leave power peacefully when his term ends. Mnangagwa's party denies he wants to stay in power. They say he allows different opinions in the party. Critics want him to follow the constitution and not try to hold onto power illegally.

"Mnangagwa Has No Intention To Step Down In 2028"

MDC president Douglas Mwonzora has accused the Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) and its Members of Parliament of assenting to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s alleged plans to run for a third presidential term or seek an extension of his current one.
Addressing reporters in Bulawayo, Mwonzora dismissed Mnangagwa’s recent assertion that he will not seek a third term and will retire at the end of his second and final term in 2028.
Mwonzora alleged that the CCC lawmakers have tacitly approved Mnangagwa’s purported plans to remain in power beyond the constitutionally mandated two-term limit. Said Mwonzora (via <a href="https://cite.org.zw/mwonzora-alleges-ccc-mps-complicit-in-mnangagwa-third-term-agenda/">CITE</a>):
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The president’s party ZANU PF is talking about his presidential term ending in 2030. We know they want to extend the term of office by another term but their ZANU PF lawyers are aware that extending a term may be difficult so they want to extend the presidential term to say it is not five years but now seven years.
Most of their leaders are in agreement. This is selling out Zimbabwe’s constitution, and the people and is selfish because these MPs want to stay in Parliament for as long as possible.
Others have left their political parties to form another party, abandon it, form another one and the people who are running this project are former officers from the Border Gezi masquerading as the opposition. They are busy taking the opposition for the ride.
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Mwonzora substantiated his claims that CCC is heavily compromised by citing circumstantial evidence.He said:
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There is a legal phrase res ipsa loquitur meaning facts speak for themselves. Don’t you see they are compromised? Don’t you see they have a given Emmerson Mnangagwa two-thirds majority?
Don’t you see the leader of the CCC was quiet when the recalls were done? Right now CCC in Parliament have not spoken against the third term, I dare them to speak against the third term.
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Mwonzora acknowledged that during his tenure as the leader of the opposition in Parliament, he would occasionally meet with Mnangagwa and “never made a secret of it”, in contrast to the CCC leaders who have reportedly been hosted at lavish banquets at State House. He said:
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I would go to meet him as leader of the opposition but never, never did President Mnangagwa or his wife throw a party for me.
President Mnangagwa’s wife threw a party for the CCC MPs in the State House. What more evidence do we require?
Our brothers and sisters have been compromised and are supporting the third term, supporting the extension of the term of President Mnangagwa.
They have not spoken against a third term, they have actually agreed that Mnangagwa must extend his term. Let them come out and deny it. They have not denounced it.
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However, Mwonzora’s allegations against the CCC appear to be a case of the pot calling the kettle black, as he himself previously supported a constitutional amendment while he was the leader of the opposition in Parliament.
In 2021, Mwonzora defended MDC lawmakers for joining ZANU PF MPs in supporting a constitutional amendment that removed the requirement for a presidential running mate, extended the women’s quota, and removed the 70-year retirement age cap for judges.
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MDC leader Douglas Mwonzora says CCC MPs are supporting President Mnangagwa's plan for a third term. He accuses them of selling out Zimbabwe's constitution. Mwonzora claims CCC MPs want to stay in power for as long as possible. He says CCC leaders have been hosted at State House and are not denying support for a third term. However, Mwonzora himself supported a constitutional amendment before. He defended MDC lawmakers for supporting changes to the constitution in 2021. Mwonzora's accusations against CCC may be hypocritical based on his own past actions.

Mwonzora Claims CCC MPs Support Mnangagwa's Third Term Agenda

Political commentators have expressed scepticism regarding President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s recent public declaration that he does not intend to run for a third term as president.
Addressing a crowd of Zanu PF supporters at the commissioning of the Mutare Teachers College’s fruit juice and water processing plant on July 4, Mnangagwa said he will retire after completing his current and final term.
However, the comments have drawn scepticism from political observers.
Walter Mzembi, a former Foreign Affairs Minister who is currently in self-imposed exile, has described Mnangagwa’s statement as a mere “public relations stunt” ahead of the upcoming SADC Summit to be hosted in Zimbabwe next month. Mzembi wrote on X:
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Ahead of the SADC Summit announcing that he will abide by the Constitution, serve his two terms and retire by 2028 is a very good PR Stunt by ED…
His script was flowing smoothly until he punctuated it by referring to himself as Munhumutapa! Munhumutapas are Kings they die in office.
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The Munhumutapa was the title held by the ruler of the Munhumutapa Empire, also known as the Mutapa Empire – a powerful kingdom that dominated the region encompassing present-day Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and parts of Zambia during the 15th and 16th centuries.
Brighton Mutebuka, a UK-based Zimbabwean academic, cautioned Mnangagwa’s political rivals within ZANU PF against taking the president’s recent statements about not seeking a third term at face value.
In a post on X, Mutebuka argued that ZANU PF does not have a history of facilitating peaceful transfers of power, and therefore Mnangagwa’s rivals should be aware that he is unlikely to voluntarily relinquish the presidency at the end of his current term. Said Mutebuka:
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My take is that caution still needs to be taken pertaining to whether or not today’s announcement is grounded in sincerity.
It really was a damp squib and bordered on feebleness …. a sort of anti-climatic capitulation and wholly uncharacteristic of political gladiators of his ilk.
It leaves one feeling that there is another instalment in store … more twists and turns before the finale. As we saw with Robert Mugabe, figures of history such as these rarely bow out without drama.
They find power terribly addictive and the corridors of power irresistible. They almost always feel drawn towards giving it one more shot before the coup de grace, which often makes for a dramatic and unforgettable exit!
Final take? It’s not over until it’s finally over. All the leading gladiators should sleep with their eyes open! 
There is a reason why there has never been a peaceful and democratic succession in ZANU PF and Zimbabwe since independence – from the Mgagao Declaration to November 2017!
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The Mgagao Declaration, authored by young military officers at the main ZANLA training camp in Tanzania during the height of the liberation struggle in November 1975, laid the foundation for two significant historical events.
The declaration led to the removal of Rev Ndabaningi Sithole as the leader of ZANU and the subsequent elevation of Robert Mugabe as the new leader of ZANU during a special congress at Chimoio in 1977.
Additionally, it reaffirmed the belief among fighters that armed struggle was the only way to seize power from the Rhodesian government, contrasting with the detente negotiations involving Sithole, Abel Muzorewa, and Joshua Nkomo
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Mnangagwa's Pledge Not To Seek Third Term Insincere - Analysts

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said he is currently serving his second and final term as the President of Zimbabwe.
Mnangagwa made these remarks on Thursday, July 4, while commissioning a Juice and Water production plant at the Mutare Teachers College.
According to George Charamba, the Deputy Chief Secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet (Presidential Communications), who posted on X with the handle dhonzamusoro007, Mnangagwa also asserted that ZANU PF will choose his successor when the time is appropriate. <a href="https://x.com/dhonzamusoro007/status/1808840537618727229">Wrote Charamba</a>:
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Speaking in Shona, the President, Dr ED Mnangagwa, indicated that both the Party and National Constitutions provide for two-term limits.
In his case, he added, he is now working on his second and last term and was on his way to taking a deserved rest.
When the time comes, added the President, ZANU PF will congregate to elect a new leader. This is what provides for national stability.
He also stressed the need for adherence to Party line and Party discipline.
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Mnangagwa’s remarks come amid speculation that he may seek a third term through a constitutional amendment.
There has been ongoing speculation in recent months suggesting his desire to extend his presidency beyond 2028.
A few years ago, Mnangagwa surprised the nation when he made a bold declaration, stating “2030 ndeendichipo,” which translates to “I will still be there in 2030.”
This statement sparked speculation and debate about his intentions regarding his political future and the possibility of extending his stay in power beyond the two-term limit.
His remarks today, where he stated that he is serving his second and final term as President, seem to indicate a shift in his stance.
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Mnangagwa Says To Take "Well-Deserved Rest" After Second And Final Presidential Term

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has refuted claims that he plans to seek a third term, emphasizing his respect for the Constitution.
According to the Constitution, the president is limited to serving a maximum of two terms, provided each of those terms lasts three or more years.
A presidential term is five years, and after completing two consecutive terms, a president becomes ineligible to seek re-election.
During an exclusive interview with editors Munyaradzi Huni and Baffour Ankomah of “Brick by Brick” magazine, Mnangagwa clarified that allegations of his intention to run for a third term are unfounded. He said:
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Well, I am very happy that Zimbabweans are very imaginative.
They can imagine about anything, which shows there is democracy in the country, you see.
But we in ZANU PF are very democratic and we obey the Constitution.
There is not an iota of evidence where ZANU PF or I, as President, has ever expressed the violation of our Constitution.
But we allow people to dream properly or widely.
They will still wake up and find things are working and the Constitution hasn’t changed.
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The National Constitution stipulates that extending presidential term limits would require amending Section 91 of the supreme law, which disqualifies a person “for election as President or appointment as Vice President if he or she has already held office as President for two terms, whether continuous or not, and for the purpose of this subsection three or more years’ service is deemed to be a full term”.
The Bill containing the amendment must be passed by a two-thirds majority in both the National Assembly and the Senate.
Section 328 (7) does not allow an incumbent to extend the period he may hold office. It reads:
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Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, an amendment to a term-limit provision the effect of which is to extend the length of time that a person may hold or occupy any public office, does not apply in relation to any person who held or occupied that office, or an equivalent office, at any time before the amendment.
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Therefore, amending Section 91 to extend presidential term limits will apply only to future Heads of State.
Section 328 (7) can only be amended through a referendum, as set out under Section 328 (9) of the Constitution.
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I Have No Presidential Third Term Ambitions - Mnangagwa

A faction within the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has openly criticized ZANU PF members who are allegedly advocating for an amendment to the Constitution to eliminate the presidential term limit.
According to The Standard, on Friday, March 15, police prevented the ZNLWVA from holding a meeting in Bulawayo. The suspicion was that the conveners were perceived as party spoilers.
The meeting was organized by the ZNLWVA, led by Andrease Mathibela. The war veterans’ welfare organisation is closely affiliated with ZANU PF.
Within ZANU PF circles, Mathibela’s leadership is seen as a resistance movement against the broader political plans of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his faction.
After the ZNLWVA meeting was banned, Mathibela held a press conference in Bulawayo. During this conference, he issued a warning to those advocating for what he termed “dynastic rule” in Zimbabwe. He said:
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On March 16 and 17, 2013, Zimbabweans en masse voted for a new constitution following the referendum which had a turnout of 95.5% of the electorate.
Unanimous in this constitutional resolve was the irreversibility of the land reform programme and the rationality of the presidential term limit to two five year terms.
…Yet today, we have seen the unceremonious abandonment of the indigenisation laws, which sought to reverse years of colonial injustice and domination by protecting Zimbabwean nationals from future subtle re-colonisation practices and dispossession of our rightful heritage by new colonial masters.
Equally, we have witnessed gross mischief by a few sloganeering misfits, who seek to test the waters by conditioning the population to accept the setting aside of our sacred constitutional provisions, thereby attempting to usher in an open ended dynastic rule for Zimbabwe. “Let them be warned.
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Matibela also criticized the police for disrupting their planned meeting.
Reports indicate that within ZANU PF, there is growing support for Mnangagwa’s bid for a third term but the move faces legal hurdles due to constitutional restrictions.
Section 91 of the constitution outlines qualifications for presidential candidates. It explicitly states that an individual is disqualified if they have already held the office of President for two terms, regardless of whether those terms were continuous or not.
Section 328 (7) of the constitution further restricts incumbents from benefiting from any constitutional amendment that extends the length of time in office.
In other words, even if ZANU PF manages to amend the constitution, Mnangagwa, as the incumbent, would not benefit from such an extension.
The legal precedent set by the case of Mupungu v Minister of Justice and others (CCZ07/21) sheds light on this matter.
In that case, the court ruled that prescribed term limits cannot be extended to apply to sitting incumbents without contravening section 328 (8) of the constitution.
Therefore, any amendment allowing third terms would not apply to Mnangagwa during his current tenure.
Mnangagwa controversially won the presidential elections in 2018, serving his first term until 2023. He is currently in his second term, which is set to expire in 2028.
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No Dynastic Rule In Zimbabwe, Say War Veterans

Bikita South Member of Parliament, Energy Mutodi, on Wednesday said ZANU PF has “offered” President Emmerson Mnangagwa a third term in office.
In a post on X, Mutodi, who was attending the Robert Mugabe National Youth Day Celebrations at Mushagashe Training Centre in Masvingo, presided over by Mnangagwa, said:
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ZANU PF Masvingo province today offered President ED Mnangagwa a third term in office as president of Zimbabwe.
Amid cheers, whistling and ululations, the provincial chairman Robson Mavhenyengwa chanted the slogan “2030 vaMnangagwa vanenge vachipo!” to deafening applause.
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Several ZANU PF functionaries who attended the event chanted a slogan that Mnangagwa (81) “will still be there in 2030.”
Vice President Kembo Mohadi, who took to the podium to introduce Mnangagwa, also repeated the slogan. He said:
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Your Excellency, before I invite you to take the podium, I was thrilled by the new slogan. Allow me to chant the slogan.
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Mnangagwa, whose second and final term expires in 2028, referred to the new slogan during his speech, He said:
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Those saying Mnangagwa will be there in 2030, was there any suggestion that I won’t be there? Only one person knows when I’m going, and that’s Jehovah.
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There is a reported push by Mnangagwa’s loyalists to amend the constitution to scrap term limits so that he can run for the presidency in 2028.
The amendment would have to be approved by two-thirds of lawmakers in the National Assembly, and again in the Senate.
Besides, the constitution says the incumbent cannot benefit from an amendment to a term limit provision.
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, who is the frontrunner to replace Mnangagwa as he is ZANU PF’s vice president and second secretary alongside Mohadi, missed Wednesday’s event as he is on a trip to Russia.
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ZANU PF "Offers" Mnangagwa Third Term

The Government has deferred the reopening of schools in Harare for the Third Term to Wednesday 6 September 2023.
All schools were scheduled to reopen on Monday, 04 September 2023 and while the date has not changed for the schools in the country’s other nine provinces, the holiday for learners in Harare has been extended by another two days.
The latest development was announced by Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Secretary, Ndavaningi Mangwana, who, however, did not give reasons for the postponement. <a href="https://twitter.com/nickmangwana/status/1698308971965063313?s=20">Mangwana tweeted</a>:
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This is to notify that schools in Harare are now opening on Wednesday 6 September 2023.
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The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education confirmed the postponement via a post on X, formerly Twitter. It said:
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<div class="css-1dbjc4n r-xoduu5">@MoPSEZim would like to notify all stakeholders that the third term opening date for Harare schools has been moved to Wednesday the 6th of September. All other schools open as scheduled on Monday the 4th of September.</div>
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Late last week, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education had to refute social media claims that the commencement of the 2023 Third Term had been postponed to 14 September.
In a statement, the Ministry said schools will open on 04 September as planned, adding that any official changes regarding school openings would be communicated through formal channels and not through social media.
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