Retailers Endorse ZANU PF Plan To Extend Presidential And Parliamentary Terms

Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) president Denford Mutashu has said he fully supports ZANU PF’s draft legislation to amend the Constitution and extend presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years, arguing that the move would strengthen governance and improve State efficiency.

In a statement issued on Friday, 13 February, Mutashu said he backs the proposed amendments because, in his view, the ZANU PF-led government has delivered tangible results. He said:

“Our support is grounded in tangible results. Under the Second Republic, Zimbabwe has achieved significant progress: GDP growth from US$20 billion (2017) to US$52 billion (2025), stabilised inflation at 4.1%, restored fuel and energy stability, and record performances in gold, tobacco, and wheat production.

“Infrastructure development, rural industrialisation, and renewed investor confidence are evident nationwide.

“Commerce flourishes where peace prevails. The stability we enjoy today must not be disrupted by perpetual election cycles.

“We therefore support extending His Excellency President Mnangagwa’s term to 2030, as development requires leadership continuity to complete transformative projects and consolidate national gains.

“The Second Republic is delivering measurable progress. As retailers operating in every community, we witness daily the benefits of a stable environment.

“We stand firmly behind this constitutional reform process that safeguards stability and accelerates our journey toward an upper-middle-income economy by 2030.”

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