Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed legislation that extends his term of office to at least 2030, a government spokesperson said.

The bill, approved by both houses of parliament last month, changes how presidents are chosen. Under the new provision, the president would be elected by members of parliament rather than through a direct popular vote. It also reshapes term limits so that presidents could serve a maximum of two seven-year terms.

Mnangagwa, 83, is currently due to complete his second term in 2028. Supporters and lawmakers behind the proposal have framed it as a way to strengthen governance and ensure political stability, while critics and constitutional experts have said it could require a referendum and may not be legally straightforward given constitutional protections on term limits.

The law is now set to take effect as the country moves toward implementation, with further political and legal scrutiny expected.