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Secret ballot push as MPs face pressure over ED term extension

In formal submissions to Parliament on CAB 3 earlier this week, Mwonzora argued that a secret ballot is the only way to safeguard the democratic integrity of the legislative process.

By Brent Shamu May. 20, 2026

Secret ballot push as MPs face pressure over ED term extension

Zimbabwe court blocks live-stream of bid to stop Mnangagwa's term extension

If passed, CAB 3 would extend the president’s term by two years to 2030 and transfer the power to elect the president from the general public to Parliament.

By Staff Reporter May. 19, 2026

Zimbabwe court blocks live-stream of bid to stop Mnangagwa's term extension

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Zanu PF cracks down on dissent amid term extension row

Despite reports of internal divisions, official party communication has maintained a message of unity, insisting that party leaders remain aligned on national development goals.

By Kenneth Nyangani May. 17, 2026

Zanu PF cracks down on dissent amid term extension row

Ex-Zipra commander blasts Mnangagwa term extension bid

“The abolishment of commissions focused on reconciliation and gender issues… weakens oversight of rights issues and has a negative impact on already marginalised groups,” he said.

By Sharon Sibindi Apr. 5, 2026

Ex-Zipra commander blasts Mnangagwa term extension bid

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

Why extending president’s term won’t fix Zimbabwe

My interest really has been drawn to the disingenuous argument proffered by Zanu PF that extending the president’s tenure to seven years will deal with electoral toxicity.

By Nqaba Matshazi Mar. 1, 2026