Mnangagwa on the ropes

Two more provinces have joined in the Zanu-PF succession after they called for a return of the women's quota system in the warring ruling party, dealing a blow to VP Emmerson Mnangagwa's presidential ambitions.

Zanu-PF insiders say if the push for a return of the party's quota system succeeds, it will be unlikely that Mnangagwa would be part of the party's presidium, with First Lady Grace Mugabe well-placed to replace him.

The move to return the party quota system comes after it was discarded late last year.

Sources claim that all of Zanu-PF's provinces, except for Masvingo and Midlands, are pushing for Grace to become vice president.