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The power struggle that could break Zanu-PF

WHEN ZANU PF's National People's Conference convenes in Mutare this October, the usual rhetoric of unity, loyalty, and economic recovery will fill the air. Delegates will arrive from all ten provinces draped in party regalia, singing …

Published: 6 hrs ago | 248 | by Gabriel Manyati

Geza renews calls for mass action

War veteran Blessed Geza has issued a bold call for a nationwide uprising, urging Zimbabweans to take to the streets on October 17 to demand the resignation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.In a video released on YouTube, Geza - who is want…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 598 | by Staff reporter

Mutare hotels fully booked ahead of Zanu-PF Conference

Hotels and lodges in and around Mutare are enjoying a surge in bookings ahead of the 22nd ZANU PF Annual National People's Conference, with the local hospitality industry describing this week as one of the busiest in years.The conference, …

Published: 10 Oct 2025 at 19:28hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga's only option is to rolling the tanks as he did in 2017

If there is one thing Emmerson Mnangagwa is not afraid of, it is making bold decisions and executing them with precision. He has been confidently and systematically moving his chess pieces against his vice president, General Constantino Ch…

Published: 09 Oct 2025 at 20:35hrs | | by Hopewell Chin'ono

Mnangagwa removes another key ally of Chiwenga

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has removed Director-General Retired Brigadier-General Ezekiel Zabanyana from Zanu-PF's administrative structures, marking the latest move in his ongoing consolidation of power amid a tense succession struggle …

Published: 09 Oct 2025 at 19:36hrs | 3073 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF Ward 1 Councillor has case to answer

Magistrate Richard Ramaboea has dismissed an application by Zanu-PF Ward 1 Councillor Josiah Mutangi and Janet Zhou seeking to have four of the 14 fraud charges they are facing struck off.The pair is accused of defrauding 14 vendors of US$…

Published: 09 Oct 2025 at 17:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Temba Mliswa's deceptive dance with danger

Mliswa's relentless assaults on Chiwenga have become glaringly evident, akin to a gun aimed directly at him.Temba Mliswa never ceases to astonish me.For the past week, I have been captivated by his unrestrained and emotionally charged tira…

Published: 30 Sep 2025 at 22:26hrs | | by Tinashe Madondo

Mr. Mliswa, we want Zvigananda arrested - and we don't care who pushes it

In life, there is never a shortage of individuals determined to obstruct every effort aimed at easing the people's suffering.In recent days, I have been deeply disturbed by the conduct of former Norton legislator, Temba Mliswa. To dir…

Published: 29 Sep 2025 at 13:18hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zanu-PF's 2024 Resolution Number 1 would not require a referendum

EXPLAINER: Objectively Zanu-PF's 2024 Resolution Number 1 Would not Require a Repeal of the Presidential Term Limit Provision or a ReferendumINCREASINGLY across Zimbabwe's political spectrum, there's a proliferation of unsubstantiated clai…

Published: 28 Sep 2025 at 23:32hrs | | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

Zanu-PF youths target Chiwenga

The ruling Zanu-PF party's succession battle has burst into the open after youths in Harare chanted "Pasi ne Wedza!" - Shona for "Down with Wedza," a nickname for Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga - at a weekend rally. The chants, repeat…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 11:24hrs | | by Brighton Matebuka

Chiwenga missed with his first shot?

Chiwenga dramatically took direct aim at President Emmerson Mnangagwa on the firing range for the first time in their epic and high-stakes succession battle.His "arsenal" was in the form of an explosive "dossier" which allegedly incriminat…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 11:23hrs | | by Brighton Matebuka

Ugly succession battles in ZANU-PF

Zimbabwe is at risk of a leadership crisis as a result of the growing political tension and rift between President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa and his vice president, Constantino Guvheya Chiwenga. It has been the standard for a very long t…

Published: 23 Sep 2025 at 23:28hrs | | by Leonard Koni

Mnangagwa - Chiwenga rivalry will shape Zimbabwe's next chapter

ZIMBABWE'S politics has once again been dragged into the shadows of intrigue, poison, coup whispers and factional bloodletting.At the centre are President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his deputy, General Constantino Chiwenga, whose rivalry has b…

Published: 19 Sep 2025 at 17:57hrs | | by Karabo Ngoepe

Zimbabwe's democracy crisis persists as we remain stuck at the bottom of global rankings

No one has tarnished the image of Zimbabwe on the global stage more than our own government.The Global State of Democracy 2025 report has once again delivered an uncomfortable truth for Zimbabwe: our country remains firmly among the lowest…

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 06:03hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

President Mnangagwa must respect the constitution

Despite opposition from other political factions, the 2030 is finally beginning to gain traction.A unanimous decision was made by ZANU-PF Mashonaland West Province to advocate for a constitutional revision that would enable President Emmer…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 21:20hrs | | by Leonard Koni

Free Mzembi from the dungeon

In my years at the Sunday Mail, editor Willie Musarurwa would call us into his office and ask a simple question. What is the story line?In this letter, I suggest that we settle on the idea that cruel and unusual treatment of former Zanu-PF…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 07:59hrs | | by Kenneth Mafuka

Sanctions were never Zimbabwe's real problem: Their removal will finally expose the regime's failures

My father always taught me that lies have very short legs - they can only run so far before being exposed.The decision by the United States Congress to repeal the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 2001 (ZIDERA) and to remove …

Published: 16 Sep 2025 at 17:44hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Hichilema to make State Visit to Zimbabwe

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is set to undertake a State Visit to Zimbabwe later this year, a move aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.The announcement was conveyed by Minister Maimbo, Co-Chair of the…

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 04:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Maimane calls on SA to hold Zanu-PF accountable

Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane has urged the South African government to take a tougher stance against Zimbabwe's ruling party, ZANU PF, acc

Published: 12 Sep 2025 at 16:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF Bulawayo backs Mnangagwa beyond 2028

Zanu PF's Bulawayo Province has unanimously resolved to back President Emmerson Mnangagwa's leadership beyond 2028, with all five District Coordinating Committees (DCCs) making the endorsement their top priority ahead of the party's 22nd N…

Published: 12 Sep 2025 at 09:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Nyokayemabhunu fears SA is colluding with Zanu-PF

Since his arrest on 13 April, Wellington Masiwa has been in prison for illegally entering South Africa and for alleged fraud in Zimbabwe.Zimbabwean opposition activists believe the South African authorities are colluding with Zimbabwe's ru…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ex-Zanu-PF youth leader denied bail

A Harare magistrate has denied bail to former Zanu-PF youth leader Jimu Kunaka (46) and his accomplice Cuthbert Molisen Finiyasi (71) following allegations of unlawfully seizing land in Harare, which reportedly caused losses of US$1.5 mill…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 19:36hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga highlights purpose over power

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has emphasised that true leadership is defined by purpose, not power, as he addressed members of the ruling ZANU PF at the launch of the Women's Empowerment Fund at the Harare International Conference Ce…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 10:03hrs | 650 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa bemoans divisions in Zanu-PF

President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday called on members of the Zanu-PF Women's League to reject division within the ruling party, which continues to grapple with factionalism over succession.Speaking in Harare during the launch of the Zan…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 08:47hrs | 487 | by Staff reporter

ZANU-PF's main sponsor, Mayor demolish school to erect Spazas

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's quest to fight drugs and substances abuse through vocational skills training centres revival is short-lived in Mbare (Njere area) as one of his Zanu-Pf party's top sponsors, JB Family connived with Zimbabwe R…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 23:32hrs | 811 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Harare

Dudula hits back at Zanu PF

Operation Dudula leader Zandile Dabula has come out swinging against Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, after it condemned the movement's stance on foreign nationals accessing healthcare in South Africa.In an interview with IOL News, Dabula…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 20:47hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Munowenyu declines Zanu-PF Central Committee bid

David Munowenyu, Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Ambulance Services, has declined suggestions that he seek a position in ZANU-PF's Central Committee, affirming that his priorities remain on strengthening Zimbabwe's emergency medical r…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 15:21hrs | 463 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Ambassador Comberbach dies at 72

Zimbabwe is mourning the passing of Ambassador Stuart Comberbach, who succumbed to cancer-related complications in the United Kingdom on Thursday. He was 72.Acting President Dr Constantino Chiwenga expressed profound sorrow over the loss o…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 13:00hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter

Tagwirei dangles US$3m for Zanu-PF conference

ZANU-PF benefactor Kudakwashe Tagwirei has reportedly pledged to fund US$3 million of the ruling party's US$4 million national people's conference, scheduled to take place in Mutare next month, according to sources familiar with the matter…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 12:41hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter

Machakaire fingers Zanu-PF bigwigs in drug smuggling scandal

Youth Empowerment and Development Minister and ZANU-PF politburo member, Tinomudaishe Machakaire, has made explosive claims that some senior party officials are involved in drug smuggling and distribution, using the ruling party as a shiel…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:11hrs | 526 | by Staff reporter

ZANU-PF takes cell verification drive to Hwange

The ruling ZANU-PF party has intensified its cell verification programme in Hwange District, aiming to strengthen membership and consolidate its grassroots presence. The exercise is being prioritised as a key tool for assessing party growt…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 17:48hrs | 50 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe plans to compel vendors to use POS machines

The government is drafting a legal framework that would compel informal traders to use point-of-sale (POS) machines, in a move aimed at formalising the informal economy and broadening tax revenue collection.According to the Ministry of Ind…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:38hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter

Ex-Zanu PF youth leader in court over land grab

Former Zanu PF youth leader Jimu Kunaka and his co-accused, Cuthbert Molisen Finiyasi, will spend the night in Harare Remand Prison after a magistrate deferred their bail application to tomorrow.Kunaka (46) and Finiyasi (71) appeared befor…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:37hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe sends biggest World Athletics team to Tokyo

The National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe (NAAZ) has announced that the country will be sending its largest team in over 20 years to the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships, marking a major return to the global stage.The eight-me…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 09:24hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF Central Committee rift deepens

Ruling Zanu-PF party commissar Munyaradzi Machacha has stated that businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei is not yet a central committee member, contradicting earlier claims by party legal supremo Patrick Chinamasa that the co-option was a done d…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 09:23hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter

Tagwireiâ€™s Zanu-PF Central Committee bid back in the spotlight

Zanu-PF national political commissar Munyaradzi Machacha has clarified that businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei is not yet a member of the partyâ€™s central committee, despite claims by senior officials that his co-option had already been seal…

Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 07:11hrs | 1645 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF grapples with survival

Zanu-PF is facing mounting pressure to maintain unity as internal divisions threaten the party's long-term survival.Analysts say factionalism and succession battles are weakening the ruling party, which has held power since independence in…

Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 06:59hrs | 613 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF candidate fined for land invasion

Zanu-PF aspiring candidate for Chinhoyi constituency, Thomas Chidzomba, has been convicted of illegally occupying gazetted land.Chidzomba, who lost in the 2023 parliamentary elections, appeared before Chinhoyi Magistrate Franklin Mkwananzi…

Published: 29 Aug 2025 at 05:50hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF Politburo sidesteps Tagwirei co-option issue

The issue surrounding local business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei's potential co-option into Zanu-PF's Central Committee was not discussed at yesterday's ruling party politburo meeting, party director for information and publicity Farai Marap…

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 22:58hrs | 2117 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa warns against divisive elements in Zanu PF

President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday warned that divisive elements have no place in Zanu PF, cautioning against tactics that seek to undermine unity within the ruling party.Addressing the party's politburo in Harare, Mnangagwa said acts …

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 06:57hrs | 973 | by Staff reporter

Kasukuwere warns Zanu-PF faces threat from party affiliates

Former ZANU PF national political commissar and fugitive Saviour Kasukuwere has warned that the ruling party faces an "existential threat" from its own affiliates."These ragtag affiliates are now an existential threat to ZANU PF. This para…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 22:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Plot to sideline Chiwenga exposed

President Emmerson Mnangagwa will today preside over an urgent politburo meeting in the absence of Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, amid renewed efforts to fast-track businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei's elevation to the Zanu-PF central c…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 06:07hrs | 3348 | by Staff reporter

Localised food shortages hit several districts

Some districts in Zimbabwe are facing food shortages despite improved yields in the 2024/25 agricultural season, prompting government intervention.The shortages come after the devastating El NiÃ±o-induced drought of 2023/24, which left the…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 06:06hrs | 453 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF gags 'qethu' minister

Zanu-PF Matabeleland North province has issued a prohibition order against Bubi legislator and deputy minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, Simelisizwe Sibanda, barring him from party ac…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 06:05hrs | 1008 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe slashes fees to boost ease of doing business

The Government has approved sweeping reforms in the tourism sector, cutting and streamlining licences, permits, levies and fees in line with President Mnangagwa's directive to enhance the ease of doing business across key industries.The re…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 06:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa critic seeks return to ZANU-PF

Former ZANU-PF youth leader Godfrey Tsenengamu has applied for readmission into the ruling party, five years after he was expelled for openly accusing senior officials of corruption.Tsenengamu, along with fellow youth leader Lewis Matutu, …

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 06:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF affiliates call for Mnangagwa life presidency

Zanu-PF affiliates have stepped up their calls for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power for life, a motion that is expected to surface at the party's annual conference set for Mutare Polytechnic from October 13 to 18.At last yea…

Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 07:53hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF youth leader dies in car accident

Zanu-PF Midlands provincial youth league deputy secretary for information and publicity, Tinashe Panganai, has died following a tragic car accident on Sunday.Midlands provincial chairperson Ernest Dzoro confirmed the death, describing Pang…

Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 07:51hrs | 690 | by Staff reporter

Mliswa defends Tagwirei amid Zanu-PF spat

Former MP Temba Mliswa has defended businessman Dr. Kudakwashe Tagwirei following remarks by Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa.Mliswa argued that Dr. Tagwirei deserves recognition for his contributions to the party, noting that h…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 21:13hrs | 888 | by Staff reporter

War veteran's smart city dream stalled

A war veteran's vision to transform his Elmswood Farm in Marondera into a modern smart city has been thrown into turmoil amid allegations of land grabbing and corruption by senior council officials.John Fadzisayi Jani, a liberation war vet…

Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 09:48hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter

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