Chiwenga readies for vice president post

The head of Zimbabwe Fence Forces (ZDF), who led the military coup (Operation Restore Legacy) that ended Robert Mugabe's 37-year rule last month, is set to retire, the government said on Monday, paving the way for his widely anticipated appointment as vice president.

General Constantino Chiwenga is the top contender to become one of president Emmerson Mnangagwa's two deputies.

Mnangagwa has promised to fill in the two posts by next few days.

Army Commander Phillip Sibanda will succeed Chiwenga as defence forces chief, a statement said today.