Zanu PF’s 2037 Term Extension Push Called Reckless

Zanu PF’s provincial executives in Harare and Masvingo recently called for President Mnangagwa’s term to be extended beyond 2030, NewsDay reported, igniting fierce internal debate over constitutional term limits. Analysts immediately branded the proposal reckless, warning it could destabilize the ruling party’s carefully managed succession dynamics. The push exposes deep factional rifts within Zanu PF, as Mnangagwa’s allies seek to entrench his rule while rivals maneuver for a post-2030 transition. The constitution currently bars a third term, and any amendment would require a referendum, a risky gambit amid mounting economic discontent and public frustration. The call represents a direct challenge to term limits, risking widespread political instability and potential domestic and international backlash.