Senate Passes Constitutional Amendment Extending President Mnangagwa's Term to 2030

The Senate has passed the Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill, securing a two-thirds majority to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure beyond 2028. According to reports from NewZimbabwe.com and ZimGazette, the legislation cleared the upper house despite vocal opposition from retired military officials and civic groups. Legislators are now reviewing critical revisions in the National Assembly as pressure mounts for a national referendum. NewsDay and SouthernEye report that opposition factions remain defiant, vowing to challenge the legislative maneuver despite the ruling party's dominance. Critics argue the move undermines democratic norms, citing a violent crackdown on dissenters who oppose the extension. The bill now awaits the President's signature to finalize the constitutional shift.