Zanu-PF Confident ED2030 Constitutional Amendment Will Sail Through Parliament**

By Desmond Nleya

ZANU-PF has expressed confidence that its Resolution Number One — seeking to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term of office by two years — will be approved by Parliament.

Speaking in Harare on Thursday, party spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa said the resolution, adopted at the party’s recent Annual People’s Conference, has now been tabled as a Constitutional Amendment Bill and enjoys what he described as broad consensus among legislators.

Mutsvangwa defended the proposed extension under the ED2030 agenda, citing Mnangagwa’s leadership and the achievements of the Second Republic. He pointed to economic reforms, particularly the introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, saying it marks a crucial step toward reducing reliance on foreign currencies and stabilising the economy.

He described ZANU-PF as “the most structured and organised party on the African continent” and dismissed critics of the proposal, arguing that external pressure reflects the growing impact of the government’s policies.

On foreign relations, Mutsvangwa said Mnangagwa has effectively defended Zimbabwe’s national interests in international forums and media engagements. He added that the country remains open to foreign investment, including from the United States.

The ZANU-PF spokesperson also paid tribute to the late central committee member and liberation war veteran Blessed Geza, describing him as a committed cadre who mentored younger members and played a key role in mobilising support against the G40 faction. Mutsvangwa said Geza’s later illness left him vulnerable to manipulation but maintained that he remained loyal to the party.

Expressing regret at not attending Geza’s burial, Mutsvangwa extended condolences to the family and said his passing was a significant loss to both the party and the nation.

He reiterated that Mnangagwa remains best placed to lead Zimbabwe beyond 2028, insisting that the country is firmly on a development trajectory under the Second Republic.