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 […]
Lumumba unloads on Zanu PF “beneficiaries,” says Pokello adds nothing, claims Scott linked to drug inflows
By Arts Correspondent HARARE — Firebrand Zanu PF activist and businessman Acie Lumumba has detonated a political grenade, accusing socialite Pokello Nare of contributing “absolutely nothing” to the ruling party while alleging that controversial gold dealer Scott Sakupwanya is linked to drug inflows into the country. Speaking in a video now circulating widely online, Lumumba tore […]
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. […]