@globalsouthworld: Seven years could soon replace Zimbabwe’s current five-year presidential term. The ruling party has proposed constitutional changes that would also remove direct presidential elections, allowing lawmakers to choose the president instead. Analysts say this could shift more power to parliament, where the ruling party has strong influence. Critics fear this may weaken democratic safeguards introduced after Robert Mugabe’s rule, while supporters argue it could help prevent election violence. #WorldReframed #Zimbabwe #PoliticalReform #Democracy #Leadership #AfricaPolitics