Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to officially open the Fourth Session of the 10th Parliament and deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 2 PM. This significant event takes place at the new Parliament building in Mt Hampden and is expected to outline the government’s legislative agenda for the upcoming session.
The address comes at a critical time, following the recent enactment of Constitutional Amendment No. 3 (CAB3), which controversially extended presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years and altered the method of presidential election from direct popular vote to election by members of Parliament. While CAB3 has prolonged the current political cycle to 2030, discussions are already emerging within ruling ZANU PF circles about a potential ‘CAB4’ to further extend President Mnangagwa’s tenure. Harare provincial party chairman Godwills Masimirembwa has publicly advocated for Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2037.
The ruling ZANU-PF is also in preparations for its 23rd National People’s Conference, scheduled for October 12-17, 2026, in Chinhoyi, where provincial resolutions will be considered, potentially including those related to future constitutional amendments and responses to diaspora activism.
Key Players Involved
- President Emmerson Mnangagwa: To deliver the State of the Nation Address and open the Fourth Session of Parliament.
- ZANU PF: The ruling party advocating for potential further constitutional amendments.
- Godwills Masimirembwa: Harare provincial party chairman publicly calling for Mnangagwa’s extended term.
- Zimbabwean Parliament: The body where the SONA will be delivered and legislative agenda set.
Event Timeline
- September 27, 2026: News emerges about President Mnangagwa’s upcoming SONA and ongoing constitutional debates.
- September 29, 2026 (2 PM): President Mnangagwa to deliver the State of the Nation Address and officially open the Fourth Session of the 10th Parliament.
- October 12-17, 2026: ZANU PF’s 23rd National People’s Conference scheduled to discuss party resolutions.
