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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 31842, member: 636"] Chiwenga keeps his job despite ED and his supporters not wanting him around. This creates danger for both men in different ways. ED could fire Chiwenga since he has that power, but doing it might backfire badly. Mugabe found this out the hard way when he waited until it was already late. Politics always brings surprises nobody can predict, with risks nearly impossible to measure accurately. ED currently holds executive power, yet he cannot use it freely, especially against someone as powerful as Chiwenga, who has military connections. Both men fight not just for control but also for public opinion. Chiwenga talks about corruption, and his message gained strength when South African officials reported on Wicknell Chivayo's money problems with Ren Form CC. People across the country connected with these anti-corruption words, which split everyone into those supporting and opposing the 2030 vision. Machacha from ZANU PF tried to change how people view these terms, but he acted later than needed. Everyone sees through Machacha's attempts because they seem fake and planned rather than honest. Whoever controls the story gains moral high ground and appears more legitimate to citizens. ED might struggle long-term against Chiwenga unless he can win both hearts and minds within the party, not just maintain raw power. Looking at it differently, Chiwenga faces huge challenges taking control from ED without some clever surprise move nobody expects. Each man has something the other lacks, and they need what the other has to win completely. Nobody knows exactly how much influence Chiwenga still has from his years running the military and serving in government. Most experts believe he kept some connections and loyalties intact across both organizations. The big question remains how strong these ties are and whether ED successfully weakened them with his counter-moves. Mugabe warned Chiwenga about ED being tricky and deceptive during their talks at State House back in November 2017. Chiwenga surely listened and prepared backup support for situations exactly like the current standoff. People talk about ED growing older and possibly having health issues, making his future until 2030 uncertain at best. He might win today but lose everything later as conditions change rapidly around him. The situation stays messy and unpredictable for everyone involved. Chiwenga makes ED and his allies nervous just by existing in their political space. They feel scared, paranoid, and desperate whenever they think about him nearby. This fear pushes them toward extreme actions against him, which might actually cause their downfall instead. Both sides face huge risks with any choice they make, and nobody can predict what happens next. [/QUOTE]

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