Zimbabwe’s Ruling Party Accused of Hollowing Out Parliamentary Oversight

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law constitutional changes extending his time in office from 2028 to 2030. The legislation, known as CAB3, also allows parliament to elect future presidents rather than through a direct public vote.

Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana confirmed the change on Tuesday 7 July through a post on social media, announcing that the bill was now law.

The main changes contained in the new bill include: an extended term from five to seven years for…