Former legislator Temba Mliswa identified businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei as President Emmerson Mnangagwa's likely successor while dismissing Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's presidential ambitions in a leaked phone conversation. Mliswa argued on the recording that Mnangagwa would select someone who safeguards his interests rather than Chiwenga, whom he characterized as politically isolated. The former lawmaker claimed Chiwenga receives misleading counsel from his wife, Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi, and suggested the vice president overestimates his military influence after retiring from active service.
Mliswa asserted that Tagwirei supplied luxury vehicles to military commanders and that Zimbabwe Defence Forces leader Phillip...
Unknown arsonists destroyed former Norton legislator Temba Mliswa's rural homestead in Shurugwi on Wednesday, causing damage exceeding $120,000. Mliswa attributed the attack to his anti-corruption efforts within Zanu PF and characterized the incident as evidence of intensifying succession disputes surrounding President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The fire consumed a residential hut that served as Mliswa's bedroom after witnesses reported hearing a vehicle pass approximately 30 minutes before discovering the flames.
The attack follows Mliswa's recent accusations that Vice President Constantino Chiwenga undermined Mnangagwa through corruption investigations with political motivations. Mliswa declared the arson would not deter his activism...
Analyst Abigail Mupambi has challenged the viability of Zimbabwe's multiparty democracy, suggesting the nation should consider adopting a single-party system modeled after China's governance structure. Mupambi contends that opposition parties have fractured repeatedly over 25 years, failing to present coherent policy alternatives or demonstrate readiness to govern effectively. She argues that opposition leaders should either consolidate into one unified movement capable of challenging ZANU-PF or join the ruling party to shape policy from within the existing framework.
Mupambi maintains that electoral irregularities, organizational fragmentation, and absence of substantive governance plans have weakened opposition credibility among...
War veteran Blessed Geza cautioned President Emmerson Mnangagwa against removing Vice President Constantino Chiwenga from office as factional disputes intensify within the ruling party. Geza warned on social media that dismissing Chiwenga would constitute a dangerous miscalculation comparable to former President Robert Mugabe's treatment of Mnangagwa before his 2017 ouster. Reports indicate Mnangagwa recently distributed luxury vehicles to senior military commanders in an apparent effort to strengthen allegiance amid speculation about Chiwenga's imminent removal.
Chiwenga retains substantial military backing and reportedly resents Mnangagwa's actions after orchestrating the coup that elevated him to power. Anonymous sources claim the...
A Harare magistrate dismissed fraud charges against Lewis Matutu, the Zanu PF Midlands vice-chairperson, after prosecutors failed to substantiate allegations that he stole US$150,000 worth of shares from a mining company. Magistrate Noel Mupeiwa ruled on Thursday that the state presented insufficient evidence to prove that Matutu and four co-accused forged annual returns for Shisib Investments between 2014 and 2017. Defense attorney Moffat Makuvatsine highlighted that prosecutors never summoned Nyaradzo Chirisa, the individual who consistently prepared the contested documents, to testify about the alleged forgery. The complainant further weakened the prosecution by acknowledging he voluntarily transferred shares to some defendants...
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivhayo's practice of distributing luxury vehicles has sparked intense public disagreement about whether the gesture represents genuine philanthropy or political patronage. Supporters argue that Chivhayo demonstrates rare generosity among wealthy Zimbabweans by providing community members with access to transportation. Critics counter that the donations primarily benefit individuals connected to Zanu PF rather than serving broader community needs.
Detractors question the legitimacy of Chivhayo's wealth accumulation and suggest the vehicle distributions aim to cultivate political allegiance rather than address systemic economic challenges. Social media commentary reflects widespread skepticism about...
Mthwakazi Republic Party leader Mqondisi Moyo has rejected Zimbabwe's pursuit of a non-permanent United Nations Security Council seat, describing the effort as an attempt to obscure the nation's human rights violations. Moyo argues the government seeks international legitimacy to evade accountability for past atrocities, corruption, and political repression. He contends senior officials remain under travel bans due to documented abuses, but UN membership would grant them diplomatic access to Western capitals.
The party leader points to Zimbabwe's history of using international bodies to protect the regime rather than advance regional stability. He references the country's previous African Union chairmanship and regional leadership...
Patrick Chinamasa rejected claims that President Emmerson Mnangagwa violated party rules when reshuffling the Politburo last month. The newly appointed Zanu PF Treasurer General called Advocate Thabani Mpofu's constitutional arguments misleading and baseless. Mnangagwa demoted Obert Mpofu from Secretary General to a lesser ICT role, and he appointed Jacob Mudenda as the new Secretary General.
Chinamasa defended the changes by citing Article 9 and Section 67 of the party constitution. He said these provisions grant Mnangagwa clear authority to appoint and reassign Politburo members without requiring party congress approval. The constitution allows the President and First Secretary to name department heads and make personnel changes...
Preparations for the 22nd Zanu PF Annual National People's Conference are progressing ahead of schedule in Manicaland, where the event will take place from Oct. 13 to 18 at Mutare Polytechnic. Party Secretary for Information and Publicity Christopher Mutsvangwa said the conference will review economic progress from the past year and establish plans for the coming period. He noted that most resolution targets have been exceeded, explaining that these goals typically span multiple years with annual benchmarks subject to review and adjustment. Approximately 4,000 delegates, among them foreign visitors, are expected to attend.
The conference theme focuses on achieving Vision 2030 through economic empowerment and value addition, reinforcing...
