Why Mnangagwa wants extended stay in power

A controversial constitutional amendment is shaking Zimbabwe to its core. Tensions are rising – and turning dangerous. Critics like Prof. Madhuku narrowly survived an attack at a political meeting, calling it a chilling sign that the country’s democracy may be at its lowest point in years. Topics discussed: 00:00 Teaser – “Zimbabwe is at its lowest point in democracy” 00:15 Why Mnangagwa's extended stay in power is under scrutiny 00:50 Welcome to Under the Baobab 02:21 Zimbabwe after Mugabe – hope, reform and disappointment 03:05 Meet Lovemore Madhuku – opposition leader and constitutional lawyer 05:50 Crackdown on dissent – ​​beaten for opposing reform 08:40 The 2030 debate – should Mnangagwa stay longer? 11:39 Is the proposed constitutional change legal? 15:24 Zimbabweans speak – democracy, term limits and frustration 18:25 Can the opposition challenge power credibly? 21:25 Mugabe is gone – but has anything really changed? 23:31 Under the Baobab break – Madhuku beyond politics 26:02 Politics, economy and why Zimbabweans are leaving 28:47 Final reflections – can Zimbabwe still change? 29:29 Outro Production Team • Hosts: George Okachi & Mimi Mefo Newuh • Guest: Lovemore Madhuku, Zimbabwean politician and democracy activist, founder of National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) • Vox Pops: Privilege Musvanhiri • Producers: Silja Fröhlich, Okeri Ngutjinazo, Wanjiku Mwaura, Bouba Jalloh, Cai Nebe & Eunice Wanjiru. • Executive Producer: Asumpta Lattus #LovemoreMadhuku #EmmersonDambudzoMnangagwa #Zimbabwe #RobertMugabe #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab