ZANU-PF vows indefinite rule

ZANU-PF signals zero plans to ever hand over power while brushing off any talk of messy leadership handovers.

Farai Marapira's stance

• ZANU-PF Director of Information Farai Marapira spoke to SABC.
• He called succession worries a fantasy pushed by enemies.
• A party born from war will handle future transitions smoothly.
• Marapira invited a follow-up interview to prove his point.

Recall clause defense

• Ruling party sees no reason to scrap the parliamentary recall tool.
• Provisions tie MPs to party manifestos and voters' will.
• Opposition struggles with internal discipline, according to him.
• ZANU-PF gained a two-thirds majority after CCC MP recalls.