Presidential Empowerment Schemes here to stay, vows Tungwarara as accountability structures are finalised
By Staff Reporter MUTARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s empowerment programmes are not being abandoned but are set to continue under tighter accountability frameworks, according to the President’s special investment adviser, Paul Tungwarara. Tungwarara said the Presidential Empowerment Schemes (PES), remain a core pillar of the government’s development agenda but were temporarily slowed to allow the ruling […]
Inside the ploy to silence Tungwarara – because he exposed ‘exaggerated’ political entitlement
By Political Editor Political Opinion — As the old adage goes, “politics is a dirty game,” and those with the dirtiest hands are often the first to manoeuvre, deploying sponsored political pawns to launder their tarnished images and deflect scrutiny away from themselves. It is usually a sign not of strength, but of diminishing relevance. That […]
Zanu PF faces fresh factional tension over Tungwarara, Tagwirei and succession stakes
By Political Correspondent HARARE — Fresh factional tensions have erupted in Zanu PF following a blistering rebuke from outspoken special presidential advisor Paul Tungwarara. The remarks by Tungwarara are widely interpreted as a direct attack on Kudakwashe Tagwirei, the business magnate whose political influence within the party has skyrocketed in recent months. At a recent rally […]
Tungwarara’s development push delivers Zanu PF upset victory in Nkulumane by-election
By Staff Reporter Bulawayo — ZANU PF’s unexpected win in the Nkulumane parliamentary by-election, an area long dominated by the opposition, has been largely credited to the visibility and influence of Presidential Special Adviser Dr Paul Tungwarara, whose development-centred campaign reframed the contest around service delivery. Tungwarara played a leading role throughout the campaign, telling residents […]
Manicaland backs Tungwarara as Zanu PF heads to decisive Politburo showdown
By Victor Fanuel Mutare — Zanu PF’s Manicaland structures have moved to reassert their authority by endorsing Presidential adviser Paul Tungwarara for co-option into the party’s central committee, escalating a high-stakes factional contest ahead of a crunch Politburo meeting expected to determine his political fate. Over the weekend, Zanu PF Chipinge district unanimously nominated Tungwarara to […]
Inside the plot to oust Paul Tungwarara — How the Tagwirei faction moved to crush an unexpected rival
By Victor Fanuel Harare — A fierce factional war has erupted inside Zanu PF following the dramatic nullification of Paul “Temptor” Tungwarara’s brief elevation to the party’s central committee. Party insiders say this action was engineered by a powerful faction aligned to fuel tycoon and political financier Kudakwashe Tagwirei. What appeared, on paper, to be an […]
EXCLUSIVE: Mnangagwa ally Tungwarara eyes top Zanu PF Manicaland provincial post
By Victor Fanuel Harare – President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s investment adviser to the United Arab Emirates, Temptor Paul Tungwarara, is on the cusp of a dramatic political entrance, with plans afoot to co-opt him into the Zanu PF Manicaland provincial executive as secretary for finance, multiple sources within the party have confirmed. Tungwarara, a businessman-cum politician […]
Massive inverter installation begins Under Presidential Rooftop Solar Scheme
By Staff Reporter Harare – The installation of inverters has commenced in Glen View as part of the Presidential Rooftop Solar Scheme, marking a significant milestone in Zimbabwe’s push for alternative energy solutions. With solar panels already in place, households are now being equipped with inverters, allowing them to store and utilize the generated power […]
Murewa war veterans celebrate housing, borehole, welfare fund launch
By Staff Reporter Harare – The usually serene Murewa district vibrated with excitement as a helicopter carrying Presidential Special Adviser to UAE Dr. Paul Tungwarara, touched down, marking a historic occasion for local war veterans. In a landmark event, war veterans in Murewa witnessed the launch of a comprehensive housing scheme, a borehole drilling project, […]
Mnangagwa’s iconic scarf fetches $US300K to boost Youth Empowerment Fund
By Staff Reporter Harare – The signature scarf worn by President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been purchased for US$300,000, with the proceeds directed toward the Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF). This contribution increases the fund’s total from US$2 million to US$2.3 million. Presidential UAE Investment Adviser Dr. Paul Tungwarara speaking at the inaugural launch of YEF in […]