Zanu-PF faces new wave of purges

The Zanu-PF politburo on Wednesday discussed the explosive statement issued by former vice-president Emmerson Mnangagwa in which he threatened to lead a popular revolt against President Robert Mugabe under a cloud of looming wave of new purges, says the paper.

The meeting deliberated in detail the potential purges designed to prevent party heavyweights linked to Mugabe's ousted deputy from contesting in central committee elections and retaining top positions.

Among the big names which could be affected by the removals are State Security minister Kembo Mohadi, Senator Tambudzani Mohadi, Environment Minister Oppah Muchinguri, among others.