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Chiwenga, Mohadi skip crucial Zanu PF politburo meeting?

A high-stakes ZANU PF politburo meeting proceeded in Harare on Wednesday without Vice-Presidents Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi, as the ruling party convened its final session before Parliament votes on the contentious Constitution …

Published: 06 May 2026 at 20:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo denies rift with Chiwenga

Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has dismissed claims of a fallout with Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, saying he holds the former military commander in high regard despite public perceptions of strained relations.Chivayo described Chiwen…

Published: 06 May 2026 at 18:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

The 2030 Rubicon: When power forgets how Zanu-PF really works

The biggest mistake in Zimbabwean politics is to think Zanu-PF is governed by structures. It is not. It is governed by power - and power in Zanu-PF does not sit still. It shifts. It recalibrates. It abandons yesterday’s certainties and man…

Published: 04 May 2026 at 08:53hrs | 1139 | by Reason Wafawarova

Garwe counters Chiwenga's 'Hezekiah' sermon

ZANU-PF Mashonaland East provincial chairman Daniel Garwe has appeared to push back against remarks by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, deepening signs of factional tensions within the ruling party over succession and constitutional re…

Published: 01 May 2026 at 17:45hrs | 733 | by Staff reporter

CCC keeps quiet as MP's 'Chivayo gifts' spark storm

The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has declined to comment on the controversy surrounding one of its legislators, Susan Matsunga, who recently accepted cash and a vehicle from ZANU-PF-linked businessman Wicknell Chivayo.Chivayo report…

Published: 01 May 2026 at 17:43hrs | 517 | by Staff reporter

Courts are not empowered to adjudicate hypothetical or abstract disputes

There been a flurry of excitable Court challenges against CAB3 and yet what is striking is how the law is still only a proposed Bill.  Thus, a court challenge at this stage is premature and most likely legally unsustainable. Constitut…

Published: 29 Apr 2026 at 06:24hrs | 739 | by Temba P. Mliswa

Chiwenga is almost like a reincarnation of Chamisa

Having commented on VP Chiwenga's Hezekiah video, it's strange how criticising President Mnangagwa can be palatable and even accepted, and yet the same for Vice President Chiwenga is deemed kufarisa? Politics hadzisi dzekutyisidzirana and …

Published: 29 Apr 2026 at 06:23hrs | 1224 | by Temba P. Mliswa

Calls for Chiwenga to resign shot down

Tensions within ZANU PF are escalating after a faction of war veterans publicly defended Vice President Constantino Chiwenga against calls for his resignation over remarks interpreted as criticism of proposed constitutional changes.The int…

Published: 28 Apr 2026 at 20:06hrs | 2294 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga backs Mnangagwa's mantra

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has described President Emmerson Mnangagwa's development philosophy, "Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo/Ilizwe lakhiwa ngabanikazi balo," as the most effective framework for achieving inclusive and holistic nat…

Published: 28 Apr 2026 at 21:00hrs | 1222 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga now seriously endangering his standing

This is as brazen an attack on the President as one can ever give and coming from his own Deputy its shocking. For one so close to the President to resort to this is diplomatically gross and strategically poor.The VP is now seriously endan…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 14:03hrs | | by Temba P. Mliswa

Chiwenga's biblical warning sparks political interpretation

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga delivered what appeared to be a spiritual message at a Roman Catholic Church gathering in Murewa on Saturday, but his choice of scripture has drawn political interpretation amid intensifying debate over …

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 08:38hrs | 2372 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga is the next President of the Republic of Zimbabwe

General Constantino Chiwenga is the next President of the Republic of Zimbabwe. Not maybe. Not possibly. Not if circumstances permit. Not subject to amendment bills, parliamentary arithmetic, or the preferences of commercial networks that …

Published: 26 Apr 2026 at 12:34hrs | | by Lieutenant General Winston Sigauke Mapuranga

Chiwenga promises policy stability, economic reform

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has urged investors to place confidence in government commitments on policy stability and economic reform, as he addressed delegates at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo.Speaking a…

Published: 24 Apr 2026 at 10:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mugabe 'wept for Chiwenga' after 2017 coup

Former President Robert Mugabe reportedly harboured no ill will toward then-military commander Constantino Chiwenga after the 2017 military intervention that ended his long rule, according to exiled politician Jealousy Mawarire.Mawarire, a…

Published: 21 Apr 2026 at 12:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Door closed for Chiwenga faction

Zanu-PF national spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has declared that there will be no leadership contest to replace President Emmerson Mnangagwa before 2030, warning party members against engaging in factional succession politics.Speakin…

Published: 16 Apr 2026 at 17:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mutsvangwa tells Chiwenga-linked faction to wait for 2030

Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has firmly told a rival faction within the ruling party eyeing the presidency to wait until after 2030, effectively shutting down early succession ambitions and intensifying internal political te…

Published: 16 Apr 2026 at 10:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Machakaire has been the WORST youth leader for Zanu-PF

Time has cemented Chipanga's renowned apolo-jersey moment as a testament to unwavering loyalty, exemplifying the qualities one seeks in a leader. Loyalty all the way. In contrast, President ED is surrounded by many individuals hovering for…

Published: 14 Apr 2026 at 20:09hrs | | by Temba P. Mliswa

Chiwenga fights Mnangagwa plan

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has reportedly intensified efforts to counter proposed constitutional amendments that could extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's stay in office to 2030, as internal succession tensions within the ruling…

Published: 13 Apr 2026 at 19:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga to light independence flame in Beitbridge

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is expected to arrive in Beitbridge this morning to officiate at the lighting of the Independence Flame at Juliet Assembly Point, marking the start of this year's commemorative roadshow.The ceremony will…

Published: 10 Apr 2026 at 17:38hrs | 770 | by Staff reporter

Tagwirei tipped for Zanu-PF politburo

Zimbabwean businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei is reportedly positioning himself for a possible appointment into the ZANU-PF politburo, as internal succession dynamics within the ruling party intensify.Sources say Tagwirei, who was recently co…

Published: 02 Apr 2026 at 12:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga clashes with Mnangagwa loyalists

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has reportedly cautioned the ZANU PF politburo against pushing ahead with Constitutional Amendment No. 3 without a national referendum, exposing growing divisions within the ruling party's top leadership…

Published: 30 Mar 2026 at 16:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga warns Zanu PF over term limit saga

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has reportedly warned the Zanu PF politburo that plans to amend the Constitution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term without a referendum carry significant political risks, exposing growing div…

Published: 29 Mar 2026 at 11:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga to light Independence Day flame in Beitbridge

Provincial Affairs and Devolution minister Albert Nguluvhe recently conducted an inspection of key legacy projects in Beitbridge, as preparations ramp up for this year's Independence Day celebrations in Matobo District.A focal point of the…

Published: 26 Mar 2026 at 20:32hrs | 561 | by Staff reporter

Mujuru, Chiwenga army allies converge

A group of army commanders who helped President Emmerson Mnangagwa to seize power from the late former president Robert Mugabe in November 2017, but were later removed, are closing ranks with the late ex-army commander retired General Solo…

Published: 21 Mar 2026 at 08:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga begins Manicaland tour

Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga is continuing his nationwide tour of major economic projects, with his latest stop taking him to Manicaland Province as part of Government efforts to boost high-impact developments aligned with the na…

Published: 19 Mar 2026 at 08:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Scammers Pose as Chiwenga

The Zimbabwean government has issued a public warning over a scam involving individuals impersonating Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and his wife, Miniyothabo Baloyi Chiwenga, in a bid to defraud unsuspecting victims.In a statement, t…

Published: 19 Mar 2026 at 07:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe warns public over impersonators linked to Chiwenga's Office

The Government of Zimbabwe has issued a public warning over individuals impersonating the Office of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and his wife, Miniyothabo Baloyi Chiwenga.In a statement released by Deputy Chief Secretary for Preside…

Published: 17 Mar 2026 at 15:08hrs | 1623 | by Staff reporter

Chingono described Chiwenga as a 'political general'

Retired Major-General Herbert Chingono, who was found dead at his farmhouse in Mazowe, about 40km northwest of Harare, will be remembered for his sharp mind, strategic military expertise, and candid commentary on the Zimbabwean military le…

Published: 16 Mar 2026 at 22:36hrs | 2544 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga's wife affected by Zimbabwe army shake-up

Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi has been removed from her influential role in military intelligence in what sources say is linked to the intensifying succession struggle within Zanu-PF between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice-President Con…

Published: 11 Mar 2026 at 20:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga backs Zimbabwe mineral export ban

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has warned that future generations will condemn today's leaders if Zimbabwe continues exporting raw minerals without adding value to them.His remarks come in the wake of the Government's decision to imme…

Published: 05 Mar 2026 at 06:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga tours lithium projects in Midlands province

Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga is visiting major lithium projects in Midlands province, including the US$1.5 million lithium processing plant built by Chinese investor Zhe Li Mining Investments in Zvishavane and the Sandawana Mines in…

Published: 04 Mar 2026 at 12:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe war was about one man, one vote,' says Chiwenga

Constantino Chiwenga has called on young Zimbabweans to preserve the foundational values of the liberation struggle, warning that the country risks losing first-hand accounts of the war as veterans continue to pass on.Chiwenga made the rem…

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 10:56hrs | 818 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga clashes with AG over Mnangagwa term plan

A tense Cabinet meeting last Tuesday reportedly descended into open confrontation after Vice President Constantino Chiwenga angrily interrupted Attorney-General Virginia Mabhiza during deliberations on the proposed Constitution of Zimbabwe…

Published: 16 Feb 2026 at 15:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa, Chiwenga rift deepens

President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his deputy, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, appear to be headed for an open fallout following a reported heated Cabinet confrontation over proposals to extend the President's tenure to 2030.Sources say…

Published: 12 Feb 2026 at 14:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa-Chiwenga power struggle boils over

Long-simmering political tensions between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga erupted into an explosive Cabinet confrontation yesterday over the controversial Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill of 2026, …

Published: 11 Feb 2026 at 22:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga blasts nepotism and greed

Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga has called for "ethical leadership" and "clean governance" in Zimbabwe, urging Zanu-PF leaders to reflect on the legacy they are leaving for future generations.Speaking at Heroes Acre in Harare during th…

Published: 04 Jan 2026 at 10:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga holding a gun without a bullet

Zimbabwean politics has long been framed through the blunt binary of power and force: the gun versus the vote, coercion versus consent. Yet the ongoing succession battle within Zanu PF suggests a more sobering and contemporary reality - th…

Published: 21 Dec 2025 at 15:28hrs | 4021 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga wants to draw inspiration from Mutapa exploit

Historians have revealed that the once-thriving Mutapa State, located in present-day Zimbabwe, developed a sophisticated and well-structured economic system that India relied on heavily for trade, while at the same time harbouring fears of…

Published: 21 Dec 2025 at 10:11hrs | 728 | by Staff reporter

Govt moves to correct colonial misconception

Zimbabwe has launched a major initiative aimed at correcting longstanding misconceptions that portray Africa as a continent lacking civilisation prior to colonisation and incapable of independent economic development.Vice President Dr Cons…

Published: 18 Dec 2025 at 13:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga jets out to India

Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga is expected to arrive in India today on a visit aimed at deepening economic, cultural and diplomatic relations with the world's fourth-largest economy and one of Zimbabwe's major trading partners.Zimb…

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 10:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga faction thwarts Tungwarara bid for central committee

Zanu-PF has blocked an attempt by its Manicaland provincial leadership to co-opt President Emmerson Mnangagwa's adviser, Paul Tungwarara, into the party's powerful central committee, ruling that the move violated party procedures and warni…

Published: 13 Dec 2025 at 12:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga family graduates

A Catholic priest has lauded Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga for his continued dedication to his spiritual life, describing his devotion as a model of how families and communities can foster faith and social unity.Father Victor Bush…

Published: 08 Dec 2025 at 07:16hrs | 1902 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga portraying himself as the betrayed holy victim

If anything this is the kind of rhetorical posturing that I'm against in VP Chiwenga's politics. His propensity to advance his political progress by seeking to undermine everyone else, blinding the gullible by portraying himself as the bet…

Published: 07 Dec 2025 at 17:57hrs | | by Temba Mliswa

New army appointments bad news for Chiwenga

In a widely anticipated development with major political implications for Zanu PF's internal succession battles and President Emmerson Mnangagwa's push to extend his influence beyond 2028, Lieutenant-General Emmanuel Matatu has been promot…

Published: 27 Nov 2025 at 22:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga's military uniform sparks speculation

General Emmanuel Matatu formally assumed command of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) on Monday, succeeding General Phillip Valerio Sibanda during a handover-takeover ceremony at Charles Gumbo Barracks, formerly One Commando Barracks.The e…

Published: 27 Nov 2025 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga challenges unfair mineral extraction at G20

Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has called for greater equity in the global transition to a green and digital economy, emphasizing that the shift will fail if the Global South, which supplies a significant portion of strategic miner…

Published: 24 Nov 2025 at 06:08hrs | 676 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga to represent Mnangagwa at G20 Summit

Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga is expected to lead Zimbabwe's delegation to the G20 Leaders' Summit taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa, this weekend. The high-level gathering, set for November 22 to 23 at the Johannesburg Expo…

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 17:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga, Tagwirei must undergo taining at Chitepo Ideological College

Zanu-PF spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa has called for Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga and Central Committee member Kudakwashe Tagwirei to undergo training at the party's Herbert Chitepo Ideological College.The Herbert Chitepo School of …

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 13:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga's wife to judge Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand

Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi Chiwenga, national chairperson of the Miss Universe Zimbabwe Organisation, has been selected as one of the official judges for this year's Miss Universe pageant in Thailand.The announcement, made in Bangkok ahead…

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 13:07hrs | 510 | by Staff reporter

'Chiwenga using the church to amass wealth for himself'?

Former legislator Temba Mliswa has accused Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and presidential spokesperson George Charamba of colluding with senior Harare City Council officials to displace residents of St Martins in order to make way fo…

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 13:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

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