Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has confirmed that the constitutional amendment bill to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term to 2030 is now complete and ready for Parliament. Despite internal ZANU-PF friction, the bill moves forward alongside major regional updates, including high-stakes talent finals in Malawi and landmark legal rulings in Botswana.
What is the latest on the 2030 Term Extension?
Minister of Justice Ziyambi Ziyambi has officially announced that the draft bill to amend the Zimbabwe constitution is complete. This specific amendment seeks to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term of office to 2030. While the President has previously claimed he would retire, the legal machinery is now fully operational to bring the motion before Parliament in February 2026.
What are today’s top trending stories?
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ED 2030 Rally: Presidential Advisor Paul Tungwarara is set to hold a final rally today at the Mutare Aerodrome to push the extension agenda.
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Mutapa Stadium Plans: Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube met with the Mabetex Group at the World Economic Forum to discuss the “Mutapa Stadium.” This follows the delayed completion of 18 luxury villas meant for the 2024 SADC Summit.
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Highlanders Coaching Shift: Highlanders FC has officially announced former Manchester City striker Benjani Mwaruwari as their new head coach.
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National Team Scouting: Tawanda Maswanhise has met with the Zimbabwe national team coach in Scotland to discuss future call-ups.
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Mourning Mandla Magwaza: The community is mourning the passing of prominent figure Mandla Magwaza.
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Malawi Has Talent Finale: The Season 2 Grand Finale concluded on January 24 at the Apollo Auditorium. A poet emerged victorious, claiming a massive MK 35 million prize sponsored by Prophet Shepherd Bushiri.
Why is the Botswana “Breach of Promise” case viral?
A landmark ruling at the Molepolole Customary Court has seen 40-year-old Joel Thusoyame Keetsaletse fined for breaking his promise to marry Kebalepile Segaetsho.
Sequence of Events
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2018–2019: The couple begins dating; Segaetsho gives birth to their daughter.
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2022–2023: Keetsaletse, working as a Business Analyst in the UK, ends the relationship via phone, citing character dissatisfaction.
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January 2024: Segaetsho discovers via social media that Keetsaletse is marrying Naledi Lenchwe.
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The Ruling: Kgosi Lawrence Mhaladi ordered Keetsaletse to pay a total of 12 cows (or approximately P42,000) for “damages” and the breach of promise, ruling he unfairly delayed the woman’s chance to marry.
Next Steps
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Valentine’s Day: Check out the Mve Valentines Day promotion for imported perfumes.
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Education: View the Zimbabwe National Defence University (ZNDU) 2026 intake details on the Gambakwe Media website.
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Vloggers: Follow Laura Tapiwa’s return to social media following her high-profile breakup.
