Violence hit Zvimba West Friday night when unknown attackers smashed all windows at two Zanu PF officials' homes. They first attacked Gloria Padzarondora, who serves as Vice Chairlady of Manyame Zanu PF District. Just 2km away, Thomas Mapfumo, another district member, became the second victim that same night. These planned attacks have created more worry about growing political fights in the area.
Both victims belong to a group of Zanu PF members who stand against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's plans for 2030. Sources told NewZimbabwe.com that the attack happened in Chiyangwa village. The attackers left the scene in a white twin-cab vehicle after breaking every window at Padzarondora's house. Her past work campaigning for Mercy Dinha against Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi during recent elections might explain why she became a target.
The fact that both attacks happened on the same night points to a team effort by the criminals. People close to the situation say officials must look into these cases right away and take steps to stop future attacks. Before these incidents, Gifford Gomwe, another person who spoke out against the 2030 agenda, saw his house and car destroyed. Many believe this marks the start of a fear campaign to quiet those who oppose Mnangagwa seeking a third term or stopping the 2028 elections.
These events happen as fighting heats up between two groups inside Zanu PF. One group stays loyal to Mnangagwa and wants to cancel the 2028 elections, letting him keep power until 2030. The other group, thought to support Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, demands everyone follow the constitution and its term limits. The clash shows deep splits forming inside Zimbabwe's ruling party as power struggles continue.
Both victims belong to a group of Zanu PF members who stand against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's plans for 2030. Sources told NewZimbabwe.com that the attack happened in Chiyangwa village. The attackers left the scene in a white twin-cab vehicle after breaking every window at Padzarondora's house. Her past work campaigning for Mercy Dinha against Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi during recent elections might explain why she became a target.
The fact that both attacks happened on the same night points to a team effort by the criminals. People close to the situation say officials must look into these cases right away and take steps to stop future attacks. Before these incidents, Gifford Gomwe, another person who spoke out against the 2030 agenda, saw his house and car destroyed. Many believe this marks the start of a fear campaign to quiet those who oppose Mnangagwa seeking a third term or stopping the 2028 elections.
These events happen as fighting heats up between two groups inside Zanu PF. One group stays loyal to Mnangagwa and wants to cancel the 2028 elections, letting him keep power until 2030. The other group, thought to support Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, demands everyone follow the constitution and its term limits. The clash shows deep splits forming inside Zimbabwe's ruling party as power struggles continue.
