President Mnangagwa called war veterans who want him to step down "traitors" and promised harsh action against the March 31 protests. During a Zanu PF meeting on Thursday, he slammed party members he sees as fake, pointing to deep cracks inside his political team. He said these members hurt the party's image and damaged what fighters achieved during Zimbabwe's freedom struggle. He warned these troublemakers would face consequences soon.
War veterans have become loud critics of Mnangagwa during his eight years as leader. They say the 82-year-old failed the country and keeps corrupt friends who cash in on government deals. Two key leaders in this fight, Blessed Geza and Andreas Mathibela, reportedly left Zimbabwe to avoid arrest for stirring rebellion. Geza seems connected to Vice President Chiwenga and posts YouTube videos asking everyone to rise against Mnangagwa on March 31.
Nobody knows if people will actually join these protests, but Mnangagwa takes the threat seriously. He put security teams across the entire country and kicked out army boss Lieutenant General Anselem Sanyatwe. Many think this move aims to block a possible takeover by former friends. Mnangagwa acts confident despite these problems and tells his supporters he can handle any trouble from inside his party.
He asked citizens to ignore the planned protests completely. "Go about your business as usual on March 31," he said. He promised security forces would protect both property and people everywhere in Zimbabwe. The country faces a shaky time ahead as the ruling party fights itself and more citizens express anger at how things run. These growing problems could lead to major changes in Zimbabwe's future.
War veterans have become loud critics of Mnangagwa during his eight years as leader. They say the 82-year-old failed the country and keeps corrupt friends who cash in on government deals. Two key leaders in this fight, Blessed Geza and Andreas Mathibela, reportedly left Zimbabwe to avoid arrest for stirring rebellion. Geza seems connected to Vice President Chiwenga and posts YouTube videos asking everyone to rise against Mnangagwa on March 31.
Nobody knows if people will actually join these protests, but Mnangagwa takes the threat seriously. He put security teams across the entire country and kicked out army boss Lieutenant General Anselem Sanyatwe. Many think this move aims to block a possible takeover by former friends. Mnangagwa acts confident despite these problems and tells his supporters he can handle any trouble from inside his party.
He asked citizens to ignore the planned protests completely. "Go about your business as usual on March 31," he said. He promised security forces would protect both property and people everywhere in Zimbabwe. The country faces a shaky time ahead as the ruling party fights itself and more citizens express anger at how things run. These growing problems could lead to major changes in Zimbabwe's future.
