ZANU PF Takes 2030 Leadership Resolutions to Mashonaland East Grassroots

By Simba Zimunya

ZANU PF has begun taking resolutions from its 23rd National People's Conference to grassroots structures across Mashonaland East Province, with party leaders urging members to focus on implementing the decisions.

Inter-district feedback meetings have been held across all nine administrative districts, allowing members to discuss resolutions adopted at the conference held in Chinhoyi in October.

Addressing party members in Mutoko, Mashonaland East Provincial Chairperson Daniel Garwe, who is also Minister of Local Government and Public Works, outlined resolutions concerning party leadership, national constitutional changes and the party's future congress calendar.

Mnangagwa Endorsed as Sole Candidate for 2029 Congress

Garwe told members that the conference had endorsed President Emmerson Mnangagwa as ZANU PF's sole presidential candidate at the party's 2029 National People's Congress.

He also said the party intended to align its constitution with the national Constitution, particularly regarding the terms of office of party leadership structures.

According to Garwe, the resolutions provide for the extension of party leadership positions until 2030, with no internal elections taking place before then.

The conference resolutions also deferred the party's 8th National People's Congress to 2029.

Legislators Face Possible Disciplinary Action

Garwe further said legislators who did not vote in support of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 should appear before the party's disciplinary committee to explain their positions.

The official conference resolutions specifically call for disciplinary measures against ZANU PF Members of Parliament who absconded from Parliament and failed to vote during the constitutional amendment process.

The issue adds an internal party accountability dimension to the implementation of the conference decisions.

Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Remains Contested

The party's resolutions come against the background of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Act, 2026, which was signed into law on July 7.

The legislation extended presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years, providing for President Mnangagwa's current term to run until 2030.

However, the amendment has faced legal challenges. On November 11, the Constitutional Court postponed hearings on applications challenging aspects of the constitutional changes, with proceedings expected to resume on November 18.

The legal challenges mean the constitutional questions surrounding the amendment remain before the courts.

Party Members Welcome Resolutions

Some members who attended the Mutoko meeting welcomed the resolutions, saying they supported continuity in the party's leadership and the continuation of development programmes.

One participant said members believed retaining the current leadership would help ongoing development initiatives, adding that people in Mutoko were pleased that their resolutions had been adopted.

These comments reflected the views of participants at the meeting and should not be interpreted as representing the views of all Zimbabweans.

Government Programmes Also Discussed

Garwe also addressed Government programmes, including the Government's position on demolitions and the implementation of the Pfumvudza/Intwasa agricultural programme.

The conference resolutions call for stronger monitoring of agricultural inputs to ensure their timely availability and transparent distribution to farmers.

The party also called for increased support for irrigation schemes, dam construction and small-scale farm mechanisation as part of its food security priorities.

The feedback meetings are part of ZANU PF's effort to communicate the conference resolutions throughout its provincial, district and grassroots structures.