SADC

Zimbabwe's ruling party seeks to extend President Mnangagwa's term to 2030, sparking constitutional debate as critics warn of democratic backsliding and government allies call for crackdowns on dissent.

As political transitions accelerate across the continent, debates intensify over how governance achievements should be measured, with regional bodies and civil society organizations calling for standardized performance metrics beyond ceremonial recognition.

Zimbabwe has announced salary increases for civil servants amid broader regional challenges including bedbug infestations in South Africa and the arrest of former President Mugabe's son on fraud charges.

The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions has launched nationwide consultations on a constitutional amendment that would extend presidential terms from five to seven years, as governance challenges ripple across Southern Africa.