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 […]
ZNRP condemns Zanu PF’s bid to extend Mnangagwa’s rule to 2030
By Victor Fanuel Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe National Revival Party (ZNRP) has issued a strong condemnation following the 22nd ZANU-PF National People’s Conference held in Mutare, where the ruling party resolved to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure from 2028 to 2030. The opposition party ZNRP argues that this move represents a blatant assault on Zimbabwe’s […]
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 […]