ZANU-PF factions clash as Tagwirei, Chiwenga feud erupts

Factional tensions have grown within ZANU-PF ahead of the party’s National Conference in Manicaland as some members call for the revival of the Unity Accord and a push toward a one-party state. The meeting, expected to shape party direction ahead of 2026, comes amid scrutiny of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s role and allegations that President Emmerson Mnangagwa is sidelining him in favor of businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei. War veterans and former ZIPRA members have pressed for the restoration of positions originally assigned to ZAPU under the 1987 Unity Accord, with some urging a governance model similar to those in China or Russia. Meanwhile, First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has appealed for unity in addressing environmental concerns, urging citizens to work together to combat veld fires.