Mliswa admits Mnangagwa, Chiwenga confrontation

Former Norton Independent legislator Temba Mliswa has appeared to acknowledge reports that President Emmerson Mnangagwa was confronted by his deputy, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, despite initially seeking to downplay the matter.

Mliswa, while attempting to rubbish the reports of discord, eventually conceded that Chiwenga had raised concerns directly with Mnangagwa and had been granted the platform to air them.

"A flourishing democratic organization draws vitality from the richness of diverse perspectives. It's the manner in which differing views are engaged that dictates advancement. Notably, the Vice President had his views and was accorded the opportunity to express them," Mliswa said.

He praised Mnangagwa for allowing differing perspectives to be heard but expressed worry about the growing tendency of ruling party members to publicly attack one another.

"This is befitting within a democratic ethos. Indeed, the President deserves commendation for providing a platform for diverse opinions to be voiced. Nevertheless, it is concerning for the party to find itself embroiled in a situation where members openly vilify one another," he noted.

Mliswa urged the ZANU-PF leadership to handle internal disputes in ways that preserve unity and stability rather than sowing division. He also pointed out that allegations of corruption, which are increasingly fueling tensions in the party, were longstanding and required decisive action.