Zimbabwean social justice movement, the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG), has labelled the proposed draft legislative changes to extend presidential terms from five to seven years and potentially keep President Emmerson Mnangagwa in office until 2030 as a "coup in motion".

The organisation says it has submitted a petition to African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, urging the AU to intervene.

Zimbabwe's cabinet has backed draft legislation that could significantly reshape the country's political landscape.

For more reaction on this development Lulu Gaboo spoke to Zimbabwean legal academic and activist Munya Gwisai and the opposition leader of the MDC, Douglas Mwonzora

Zimbabwean social justice movement, the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG), has labelled the proposed draft legislative changes to extend presidential terms from five to seven years and potentially keep President Emmerson Mnangagwa in office until 2030 as a "coup in motion".
The organisation says it has submitted a petition to African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, urging the AU to intervene.
Zimbabwe's cabinet has backed draft legislation that could significantly reshape the country's political landscape.
For more reaction on this development Lulu Gaboo spoke to Zimbabwean legal academic and activist Munya Gwisai and the opposition leader of the MDC, Douglas Mwonzora

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Zimbabwe's proposed draft legislative changes described as a coup in motion

South Africa's small and medium-sized enterprises are facing a growing crisis, not because of a lack of demand, but due to delayed payments from larger clients. With SMEs contributing nearly 60 percent of employment, experts warn that the ripple effects of late payments could have serious consequences for economic growth and job creation. Our reporter Lebogang Mabange has more.

South Africa's small and medium-sized enterprises are facing a growing crisis, not because of a lack of demand, but due to delayed payments from larger clients. With SMEs contributing nearly 60 percent of employment, experts warn that the ripple effects of late payments could have serious consequences for economic growth and job creation. Our reporter Lebogang Mabange has more.

South Africa's small and medium-sized enterprises are facing a growing crisis due to delayed payments from big clients

Cameroon is stepping up preparations ahead of the upcoming visit of Pope Leo the 14th, with major construction and road rehabilitation works ongoing in towns he is scheduled to visit.The Holy Father will be in Cameroon from April 15 to 18 as part of an African tour that will also take him to Algeria, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, marking his first trip to the continent. Moki Kindzeka reports from Yaounde, Cameroon

Cameroon is stepping up preparations ahead of the upcoming visit of Pope Leo the 14th, with major construction and road rehabilitation works ongoing in towns he is scheduled to visit.The Holy Father will be in Cameroon from April 15 to 18 as part of an African tour that will also take him to Algeria, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, marking his first trip to the continent. Moki Kindzeka reports from Yaounde, Cameroon

Pope Leo the 14th to visit Cameroon from April 15 to 18 as part of an African tour

Chinese Ambassador to South Africa, Wu Peng, has emphasized the importance of stronger media cooperation between China and South Africa, saying it is key to improving mutual understanding and people-to-people relations. He was speaking to Channel Africa in Pretoria at the launch of the Sino-South Africa Media Club, aimed at boosting collaboration between the two countries' media sectors. Peng says the initiative will help promote accurate storytelling and support cooperation in trade, education, and investment, noting that direct exchanges between citizens remain limited despite strong diplomatic ties. On global affairs, Peng addressed the war in Iran, warning of its global impact, including rising energy prices affecting countries like South Africa, and reiterated China's call for respect for international law and the United Nations Charter. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe spoke with Chinese Ambassador to South Africa, Wu Peng

Chinese Ambassador to South Africa, Wu Peng, has emphasized the importance of stronger media cooperation between China and South Africa, saying it is key to improving mutual understanding and people-to-people relations. He was speaking to Channel Africa in Pretoria at the launch of the Sino-South Africa Media Club, aimed at boosting collaboration between the two countries' media sectors. Peng says the initiative will help promote accurate storytelling and support cooperation in trade, education, and investment, noting that direct exchanges between citizens remain limited despite strong diplomatic ties. On global affairs, Peng addressed the war in Iran, warning of its global impact, including rising energy prices affecting countries like South Africa, and reiterated China's call for respect for international law and the United Nations Charter. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe spoke with Chinese Ambassador to South Africa, Wu Peng

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