Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president’s time in power

Zimbabwe Parliament Approves Controversial Bill Extending Presidential Term Amidst Opposition

Zimbabwe’s Parliament has reportedly approved a contentious Constitutional Amendment Bill (No. 3) that seeks to extend the presidential term from five to seven years and could potentially alter the method of presidential elections. The bill, which has drawn significant criticism from opposition parties and civil society, passed its final legislative hurdles on Friday, June 21, 2026. Critics argue that the proposed changes are designed to consoli…

Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president’s time in power

Zimbabwe’s lower house of parliament has passed a bill to extend presidential terms from five to seven years, which would allow president Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030. More than 200 lawmakers voted in favour of the draft legislation on Thursday, surpassing the vote threshold required for a two-thirds majority to amend the constitution. The bill also scraps direct presidential elections, with future presidents chosen by parlia…