Charamba claps back at Mliswa over “sabotage” claims
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Presidential spokesperson George Charamba has issued a strong rebuttal to former Norton legislator Temba Mliswa’s scathing criticism, declaring that he will not be lectured by what he described as a “talkative nobody” with no moral authority to advise him. Charamba was responding to Mliswa, a former Zanu PF Central Committee member, […]
Zimbabwe on the edge as Mnangagwa unleashes Ziyambi, who accuses Chiwenga of “treason”
By Victor Fanuel HARARE – Zimbabwe’s political tensions have flared after Zanu PF’s legal affairs chief and justice minister, Ziyambi Ziyambi, accused Vice President Constantino Chiwenga of “treasonous” conduct. In a 25-page dossier presented to President Emmerson Mnangagwa before the Zanu PF politburo meeting on September 17, 2025, Chiwenga alleged that the president’s allies — […]
Chiwenga confronts Mnangagwa over Tagwirei’s party capture
By Victor Fanuel HARARE – Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu PF is gripped by turmoil after Vice President Constantino Chiwenga reportedly accused fuel tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei of diverting billions of dollars to entrench influence and capture the party. The dramatic confrontation unfolded at a stormy politburo meeting on Wednesday, the last before the party’s annual conference next month. […]
Mnangagwa’s succession deadlock threatens November 2017 repeat — Masaraure
By Victor Fanuel HARARE – Zimbabwe is edging toward the same dangerous succession impasse that triggered the 2017 coup, renowned social and economic activist Obert Masaraure warns. In a hard-hitting open letter to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Masaraure argues that unresolved battles over who should lead Zanu PF are destabilizing governance and forcing ordinary citizens to bear […]
Inside Mutsvangwa’s double-edged ‘constitutional’ gamble – bleeding Tagwirei to bruise Chiwenga
By Victor Fanuel Harare – Zanu PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa’s attack on business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei has triggered fierce debate within the ruling party — and it’s not just about the constitution. On Monday, Mutsvangwa publicly tore into Tagwirei, labelling him “unelectable” and accusing him of trying to “buy the party.” “He must go to […]
High Court blocks minister’s bid to evict war veterans for Billy Rautenbach
By Naledi Nyoni Harare – The High Court has barred lands minister Anxious Masuka from evicting five war veterans from Springs Farm in Goromonzi to pave way for businessman Billy Rautenbach, a known ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Justice Regis Dembure ruled on Thursday that Masuka’s withdrawal of the veterans’ offer letters was “irrational” and […]
Zanu PF tops list of human rights violators – ZimRights report
By Staff Reporter Harare – The ruling Zanu PF party has been named the leading perpetrator of human rights violations in Zimbabwe for 2024, according to the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights). In its latest annual report titled “Rising Still: Community Resilience in the Struggle for Human Rights in Zimbabwe,” ZimRights documented 274 incidents of […]
Presidency orders shutdown of Zone Gardens Nightclub at Zanu PF offices
By Victor Fanuel Harare – The Office of the President and Cabinet has ordered the immediate shutdown of Zone Gardens Night Club, operating from Zanu PF’s district offices at Number 2 Campbell Road in Borrowdale, citing noise pollution and abuse of operating licences. In a letter dated July 8, 2025, Presidential Affairs and Devolution permanent secretary, […]
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 […]
“Dissolve Harare Province” – Zanu PF Insider ‘exposes’ Tagwirei power play
By Victor Fanuel Harare – Trouble is brewing in Zanu PF, as internal battles over power, succession, and alleged “money politics” threaten to tear the party apart. A whistleblower has written to party chairperson Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, demanding the immediate dissolution of Harare Province’s leadership. At the centre of the storm is controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei. His […]