Investigative journalist Hopewell Chin'ono alleges that officials from the Central Intelligence Organization summoned staff from the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission for training sessions. The training reportedly prepares for a referendum that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's presidential term until 2030. Sources indicate an imminent cabinet reshuffle will remove Sports Minister General Anselem Sanyatwe and replace him with Mnangagwa ally Temba Mliswa.
Defense Forces Commander General Valerio Sibanda faces a potential October retirement due to being considered excessively professional by the political leadership. These strategic moves target Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's political influence within government structures. Mnangagwa canceled his attendance at the United Nations General Assembly, fearing potential arrests of his supporters during his absence while Chiwenga serves as acting president.
Defense Forces Commander General Valerio Sibanda faces a potential October retirement due to being considered excessively professional by the political leadership. These strategic moves target Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's political influence within government structures. Mnangagwa canceled his attendance at the United Nations General Assembly, fearing potential arrests of his supporters during his absence while Chiwenga serves as acting president.
