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ZANU PF provincial structures have reportedly pleaded with President Emmerson Mnangagwa to take action against controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, whom they accuse of sponsoring divisions and infighting within the ruling party.
According to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200036257/tagwirei-cash-divides-zanu-pf">NewsDay</a>, a meeting was held two weeks ago at Mnangagwa’s Precabe Farm outside Kwekwe, led by Midlands Provincial Affairs Minister Owen “Mudha” Ncube.
During this meeting, the party’s provincial structures launched an onslaught against Tagwirei, accusing him of financing clashes within ZANU PF.
The party structures are reportedly divided in their loyalty between Mnangagwa and his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga.
While Chiwenga is considered the front-runner to succeed Mnangagwa when his second and final term ends in 2028, there is a push to extend Mnangagwa’s rule to 2030.
During the meeting, Ncube and other provincial chairpersons complained to Mnangagwa that Tagwirei was funding provincial chairpersons to mobilize for the 2030 project while also secretly supporting Chiwenga. 
NewsDay reported sources as saying the provincial chairpersons claimed this divided loyalty was causing divisions within the party. Said the source:
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It was Ncube (Midlands) who complained first and was supported by Mary Mliswa (Mashonaland West) and Richard Moyo (Matabeleland North).
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Another source who attended the meeting said the chairpersons told Mnangagwa that although Tagwirei was supporting them, he was also financing those backing Chiwenga, which they viewed as sponsoring infighting.
Tagwirei has reportedly been financing ZANU PF since the days of the late former President Robert Mugabe, in exchange for lucrative government tenders such as the Dema Diesel Project, also known as the Dema Power Plant and Command Farming.
He is also believed to have heavily funded Mnangagwa’s rise to power.
Originally a top ally of Chiwenga, Tagwirei allegedly developed a rift with him when he became very close to Mnangagwa.
However, he is now reportedly warming up to Chiwenga again, fearing that Chiwenga might take over from Mnangagwa.
The provincial chairpersons described this behaviour as opportunism rather than loyalty to Mnangagwa.  Said the source:
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We feel he is an opportunist. But if he wants to support you, he should support you alone, not both of you. This is sponsoring factionalism and this cannot be tolerated.
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Tagwirei has been sanctioned by the United States and the UK over allegations of funding a “rogue” regime and profiting from government contracts, which has worsened the situation for the Zimbabwean people.
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ZANU PF provincial groups are mad at a businessman called Kudakwashe Tagwirei for causing trouble in the party. They want President Mnangagwa to do something. Tagwirei is accused of supporting different sides in the party, making people fight. Some support Mnangagwa, others support Chiwenga. Tagwirei used to be friends with Chiwenga but now he is close to Mnangagwa. This makes the party divided. Tagwirei is in trouble with the US and UK for doing bad things. People in Zimbabwe are suffering because of all this fighting.

ZANU PF Provincial Structures Accuse Tagwirei Of Fueling Divisions

President Emmerson Mnangagwa warned senior ZANU PF members on Thursday against misusing social media platforms to create divisions, discord, and confusion within the party.
Addressing the 380th Session of the Politburo at the party headquarters in Harare, the President emphasized the importance of unity and order among the party’s rank and file. Said Mnangagwa:
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At this stage of our political development and with the maturity of our revolutionary party, it is disheartening to note the unbecoming levels of mud-slinging and other counter-revolutionary tendencies, including the broadcasting of party issues on social media platforms.
These acts continue to cause discord and confusion among the membership base. No one must put our party into disrepute. This is unacceptable. Such behaviour cannot be tolerated and must stop.
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A social media policy is being developed to guide party members.
Mnangagwa urged party members to adhere to the party constitution, founding principles, and procedural integrity. 
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President Mnangagwa told ZANU PF members not to use social media to create problems in the party. He said that bad behavior online is causing trouble and confusion among members. He wants everyone to follow the rules and stop spreading rumors on social media. The party is making a new policy to help guide members on how to use social media correctly. Mnangagwa wants everyone to respect the party's rules and history. It's important to be united and follow the right way of doing things.

Mnangagwa Warns ZANU PF Members Against Social Media Misuse

The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party has expressed frustration over Parliament’s decision to implement changes based on a directive from disputed Secretary General Sengezo Tshabangu, who reshuffled the opposition’s parliamentary leadership.
Tensions are rising within the CCC, led by Welshman Ncube, following Tshabangu’s unilateral demotion of the Chief Whip and the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly.
The party has approached the High Court in Bulawayo to contest the reshuffle, arguing that Tshabangu lacks the authority to make such changes without party approval.
However, despite the legal challenge, Parliament announced the changes, appointing Maureen Kademaunga as the new Leader of the Opposition, replacing Lynnette Karenyi Kore, while Nonhlahla Mlotshwa was appointed as the overall Chief Whip of the opposition.
CCC spokesperson Willias Madzimure condemned Parliament’s decision to implement the changes. He said (via <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/opposition-ccc-shocked-as-parliament-ignores-court-challenge-effects-changes-made-by-tshabangu/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>):
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The matter is before the court and according to the Courts the matter will be heard on Friday and it is alarming.
It is shocking that after the speaker had been served with the court papers, he went on to make the arrangement.
As a party, we are operating in a normal democracy where the rule of law is respected when we have such a situation, we approach the courts.
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Tshabangu assumed control of the party in October 2023 and began recalling dozens of elected representatives, leveraging support from both Parliament and the Judiciary.
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The CCC party is upset because Parliament is making changes based on Tshabangu's orders even though they are fighting in court against it. Tshabangu demoted some important leaders in the party without permission. The party is now challenging this in court. However, Parliament went ahead and made the changes anyway, appointing new leaders. The party is upset because they believe in democracy and the rule of law. Tshabangu took control of the party in 2023 and started removing many elected members with the help of Parliament and the Judiciary.

Parliament Acts On Tshabangu's Directive Amid Ongoing Court Challenge

ZANU PF Secretary General Obert Mpofu has intervened in the dispute between ZANU PF Youth League Secretary Tinoda Machakaire and his deputy John Paradza over the reshuffling of the national executive council.
On December 9, 2024, Machakaire unilaterally announced the reshuffle of the ZANU PF Youth League national executive council.
Paradza responded by contending that the move was unconstitutional and advised the affected officials to remain in their positions until Mpofu provided guidance on the issue.
On December 10, Machakaire wrote to Paradza, demanding that he withdraw his circular and warning that failure to do so would result in appropriate measures being taken against him.
However, in another twist, on December 11, Mpofu wrote to Machakaire, stating that the reshuffle of the ZANU PF Youth League national executive council must be ratified by the Politburo before it could take effect.
Mpofu rebuked Machakaire for acting unilaterally, calling the move undemocratic and warning that it could create division within the Youth League and erode confidence in leadership decisions.
Reads Mpofu’s letter to Machakaire:
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RE: RESHUFFLE OF THE YOUTH LEAGUE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Reference is made to the above issue and the subsequent letter addressed to the Secretary-General from the Deputy Secretary for Youth Affairs, Cde J. Paradza, dated 10 December 2024 seeking recourse on behalf of the Youth League National Executive Council over the reshuffle of the Youth League National Executive Council.
The restructuring exercise appears to have been implemented without consulting the National Assembly of the Youth League or the Youth Executive Council or securing ratification from the Politburo or Central Committee, as required by Article 26 Section 330 (2) and (3) of the 2022 Party Constitution.
The Secretary’s supervisory powers under Section 88 must be exercised within the confines of constitutional principles, which prioritize democracy and collective leadership.
Without explicit authority to remove or restructure elected positions, the directive risks being ultra vires (beyond the powers granted).
The restructuring, if perceived as unilateral and undemocratic, may create division within the Youth League and erode confidence in leadership decisions.
As such, the Youth League Secretary should have had recourse to the appropriate procedures, instead of a unilateral reshuffle as such actions, undermine democratic principles and collective leadership.
There is need to adhere to the ZANU PF Constitution, consultation, and procedural integrity so as to maintain legitimacy, unity, and respect for democratic norms.
Therefore, future decisions of this magnitude should involve thorough consultation with the relevant organs of the Youth League and formal ratification by the Politburo or Central Committee.
In addition, the rationale and procedures followed for restructuring should be clearly documented to enhance transparency and accountability.
Please be advised that, this matter will be referred to Party leadership for deliberation and guidance.
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ZANU PF Secretary General Obert Mpofu told Tinoda Machakaire not to change the Youth League without permission. Machakaire did it without asking others first and upset people. Mpofu said it could cause problems. He wants all changes to be approved by the Politburo first. This way, everyone agrees on what happens. Mpofu said it's important to follow the rules and talk to others before making big decisions. If not, it can make things worse and people won't trust the leaders. The issue will be discussed more by the Party to decide what to do next.

Obert Mpofu Rebukes Machakaire For Unilateral Youth League Reshuffle

Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Nelson Chamisa, has urged the Harare Commission of Inquiry, chaired by retired judge Justice Maphios Cheda, to summon President Emmerson Mnangagwa to testify.
This follows the mention of Mnangagwa’s name in an audio recording presented to the commission.
Chamisa was called to appear before the Commission on Monday after Ward 12 (Budiriro) Councillor Blessing Duma alleged in the recording that Chamisa had instructed the council to regularise illegal settlements.
In his statement, the former CCC leader criticised the Commission for summoning private individuals based on unsubstantiated claims.
He argued that if his name was invoked, then Mnangagwa should also be required to testify. Said Chamisa:
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There are two names that have been dropped in terms of their leadership roles: President Mnangagwa and president Chamisa. And I hope that the commission is also going to invite President Mnangagwa…
The voice on the audio also mentioned Mr Mnangagwa. I pointed out that if my presence was deemed necessary, based merely on this audio, then the same courtesy should surely be extended to Mr Mnangagwa, whose name was also mentioned.
The principle is clear: he who alleges must prove. It is unjust to summon private individuals based on unsubstantiated claims. The law demands evidence, not speculative accusations.
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In May 2024, President Emmerson Mnangagwa established a Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of corruption, mismanagement, and governance failures within the Harare City Council dating back to 2017.
The commission is composed of several members, including Steven Chakaipa, Norbert Phiri, Lucia Gladys Matibenga, Khonzani Ncube, and Secretary John Bhasera.
Its primary goal is to uncover the root causes of the persistent issues plaguing Harare and to provide recommendations for improving local governance.
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Nelson Chamisa wants President Mnangagwa to testify in a commission about Harare issues. Chamisa was called to the commission after a recording mentioned him. He thinks it's unfair that private individuals are summoned without evidence. The commission is investigating corruption in Harare since 2017. Chamisa says if he is called, then Mnangagwa should be too. He believes that proof should be needed before calling someone to testify. The commission aims to find out why there are problems in Harare and suggest ways to improve governance.

Chamisa Challenges Harare Commission Of Inquiry To Summon Mnangagwa

ZANU PF Youth League Secretary, Tinoda Machakaire, has ordered his deputy, John Paradza, to immediately withdraw his circular that purportedly nullified the reshuffling of the national executive council.
In a circular dated 09 December 2024, Machakaire announced the reshuffle of the ZANU PF Youth League.
In response, Paradza contended that the move was unconstitutional and advised the affected officials to remain in their positions.
On December 10, Machakaire wrote to Paradza, demanding that he withdraw his circular, warning that failure to do so would result in appropriate measures being taken against him. Wrote Machakaire:
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I have noted the contents of your correspondence and wish to bring to your attention the unequivocal and unambiguous provisions of the ZANU PF constitution (2022) which in Article 10(88)(1),(2)&amp;(13) as read with Article 26 (339) (1)&amp;(2) explicitly provides for the functions and responsibilities of the Secretary for Youth Affairs.
Further, may you acquaint yourself with the provisions of Article 26(340)(1)&amp;(2) which provides for the functions and responsibilities of the Deputy Secretary for Youth Affairs.
You will note that in your exercise of functions as Deputy Secretary for Youth Affairs, there is absolutely no basis upon which you can purport to censure the due discharge of any of the functions of the Secretary for Youth Affairs.
In your letter, you have made vague reference to the composition of the Youth League National Executive Council without particularity on the provision you rely in making your assertions.
I wish to draw your attention to the provisions of Article 26(336) (1- 5) and Article 26 (338) (1-24) which outline in detail how the Youth League National Executive Council is constituted.
You will note that there has been no deviation whatsoever from the clear provisions of the constitution as no member of the Youth League National Executive Council has been affected by removal from the National Executive Council.
You will further note that the provisions of Article 25(325) mandates the Youth League to dutifully discharge outlined functions and responsibilities.
As duly set out in my communication of the 9th of December 2024, adjustments in the departmental leadership of the Youth League National Executive Council have been implemented purely for the purposes of enhancing the fulfilment of the Youth League’s constitutional obligations and the execution of the National People’s Conference Resolutions.
As head of the Youth League, I have communicated the adjustments as I have been duly guided by my Principal in terms of Article 10(88)(1), (2)&amp;(13) and Article 26(339)(1)&amp;(4).
In the circumstances, your much circulated and published correspondence contesting the communicated position is irregular and must be withdrawn forthwith, failing which the appropriate measures shall be set in motion.
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ZANU PF Youth League leader, Tinoda Machakaire, told his deputy, John Paradza, to take back his letter saying the reshuffle of the Youth League execs was wrong. Machakaire said Paradza has no power to stop the reshuffle. Paradza said the reshuffle was against the rules. But Machakaire told him to withdraw his letter or face consequences. Machakaire said the reshuffle is to follow the party's rules and help with the resolutions from the National People's Conference. If Paradza doesn't obey, he will be punished.

ZANU PF Youth League Leader, Machakaire, Warns His Deputy, Paradza

A dispute has arisen in the ZANU PF Youth League after its secretary, Tinoda Machakaire, unilaterally reshuffled the executive council.
Machakaire’s deputy, John Paradza, said that the move was unconstitutional and advised the affected officials to remain in their positions.
In a circular dated 09 December 2024, Machakaire announced the reshuffle of the ZANU PF Youth League. Reads the circular:
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In my capacity as the Secretary for Youth Affairs, I have made the following adjustments in the departmental leadership of the National Youth League Executive Council.
These changes are intended to enhance the fulfilment of the ZANU PF Youth League’s constitutional obligations and meticulous execution of The National People’s Conference Resolutions. 
Please note that these changes take effect immediately.
1. Cde Tsungai Makumbe as Secretary for Finance
2. Cde Phinias Makombe as Secretary for Commissariat
3. Cde Philippa Mukoko as Secretary for External Relations
4. Cde Munashe Mtutsa as Secretary for Information
5. Cde Valeria Makonza as Secretary for Legal Affairs
6. Cde Garikai Zonde as Secretary for Science and Technology
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In response to Machakaire, Paradza said the reshuffle was conducted without proper procedures being followed. As a result, the reshuffle has been put on hold until further notice. He wrote:
<blockquote>
REF: RESHUFFLE OF THE YOUTH LEAGUE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Reference is made to your circular dated 09 December 2024 with the above-mentioned subject matter.
My office has received several complaints from the affected National Executive Members who were reshuffled from their positions without proper procedures being adhered to.
I refer to Article 25, section 339 of the Party Constitution, which clearly articulates the roles of the Secretary for Youth Affairs.
I have written to the Party’s Secretary General Comrade O. Mpofu seeking an urgent intervention on the matter so as to avoid unnecessary divisions and tensions within the National Youth League Executive.
It is imperative for me to remind you that these Comrades were elected into the National Executive and their mandate is derived from their provinces and was ratified by the National Youth League Conference of 2022 hence any adjustments should be done in consultation with the Provinces and above all the Constitution of the Party.
I have since written to the affected Comrades guiding them to remain in their positions and continue with their responsibilities as mandated by the National Youth Conference of May 2022 until a clear instruction is issued by the Secretary General.
Thus being said, the purported reshuffle is hereby put on hold until further notice.
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The ZANU PF Youth League is having a fight because the secretary, Tinoda Machakaire, changed the executive council without asking anyone. His deputy, John Paradza, said this was not right. Paradza stopped the reshuffle until they figure out what to do. Members were told to stay in their positions for now. They need to follow the rules before making big changes. The fight is causing problems and they need to fix it. The changes affect many important positions in the ZANU PF Youth League.

ZANU PF Youth League Leaders Clash Over Executive Reshuffle

Leaders from a faction of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party, who were recently removed from their positions in Parliament by the party’s disputed secretary general, Sengezo Tshabangu, have filed an urgent High Court application challenging his decision.
As reported by <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/ccc-leaders-dismissed-from-parliamentary-posts-by-tshabangu-file-an-urgent-application-with-the-high-court/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>, leaders involved, including interim party leader Welshman Ncube, deputy leader Lynette Karenyi Kore, Sesel Zwidzai, and Edwin Mushoriwa, have named their party as the first applicant in the case.
Tshabangu, who assumed control of the CCC after the 2023 general elections, has been advocating for a reshuffle of chairpersons in parliamentary portfolio committees held by the party.
Some critics argue that this reshuffle seeks to replace current holders of influential positions with his supporters.
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Tshabangu, and Senator Nonhlahla Mlotshwa have been named as respondents in the court papers.
The applicants are requesting a court declaration that Tshabangu’s decision to remove them from the Standing Rules and Orders Committee (SROC) is unlawful and exceeds his constitutional authority.
They are also challenging the appointment of Mlotshwa as the CCC chief whip, claiming the position is not recognised under Section 151 (2) of the Constitution.
Further, they are contesting the reshuffling of various CCC members across parliamentary committees.
The applicants seek an order to prevent the Speaker from announcing these changes in the National Assembly.
In support of their application, Ncube filed an affidavit asserting that Tshabangu lacked the authority to make such decisions and that disciplinary action will be taken against him.
Ncube argued that Tshabangu violated a previous court order that barred him from recalling party members, claiming the reshuffle was effectively a recall.
Ncube’s affidavit further argued that Tshabangu’s actions were an overreach of power, and disciplinary proceedings would follow. Said Ncube:
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His actions (Tshabangu) do not represent the collective decision of the CCC.
He was on a frolic of his own and what he did does not reflect the collective and correct position of the 1 Applicant (CCC).
He is a non-entity and it is surprising that the Speaker keeps entertaining him instead of the party.
I firmly contend that Tshabangu has disguised recalls as redeployments in violation of a court ruling.
</blockquote>
The matter is yet to be heard in court, and no official date has been set for the hearing. Until the case is heard, the status quo remains.
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Some leaders from the CCC party were removed from their positions in Parliament by Sengezo Tshabangu. They are now taking him to court to challenge his decision. Tshabangu wants to reshuffle chairpersons in parliamentary committees, which some people think is to benefit his supporters. The leaders are arguing that Tshabangu did not have the authority to remove them and the appointment of the chief whip is not valid. They want the changes stopped until the court hears their case. Ncube says Tshabangu is going against the party's decision, and the matter is still waiting to be heard in court.

Ncube Sues Tshabangu Over Parliamentary Reshuffle

The Welshman Ncube-led Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has slammed disputed interim secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu for removing several party leaders from key positions in Parliament, replacing them with legislators more aligned with his interests.
Tshabangu recently dismissed Lynette Karenyi Kore as the Leader of the House in the National Assembly, appointing Maureen Kademaunga, the Sunningdale legislator, as her replacement. Former chief whip Edwin Mushoriwa was also removed in the reshuffle.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200036038/ccc-mps-paying-tshabangu-for-posts">NewsDay</a> on Sunday, CCC spokesperson Willas Madzimure said the party did not support the reshuffle orchestrated by Tshabangu. He said:
<blockquote>
It is not necessary, but because someone wants to flex their muscles, they make those unilateral decisions. We did not get any reason why those people were demoted.
There are other serious and pressing issues that we should be focusing on, not this child’s play. I thought some of the people appointed to these positions must use common sense.
We are making some considerations to see how we can deal with the issue. But we know that no more recalls are going to take place, even the Speaker (Jacob) Mudenda knows that.
But is it humane to keep your colleague on edge in Parliament? Every time there is a letter read in Parliament, you will be thinking, it might be me who is being targeted this time.
You might have power now, notwithstanding how you got that power, but we are all human. We are not immortal.
</blockquote>
Madzimure also condemned Tshabangu’s recalls of CCC MPs and councillors shortly after the 2023 general elections, warning him that power is temporary. Said Madzimure:
<blockquote>
It is disheartening for people who worked hard to be in Parliament only to be recalled. Yes, some might have been selected through the controversial “bereka mwana” process, but they worked hard to win the votes.
They used their resources. In the end, that power will be gone no matter who is celebrating that abuse of power. I was recalled twice.
I know how it feels, but that will not stop me from talking against what is bad. Why punish all these legislators? That is what we despise ZANU PF for, so you cannot be doing the same.
</blockquote>
Tshabangu and Ncube have been embroiled in a power struggle over control of funds allocated under the Political Parties Finance Act, along with other contentious issues.
When contacted by NewsDay for comment yesterday, Tshabangu referred inquiries to his spokesperson, Nqobizitha Mlilo, who did not answer calls.
In the first six months after the 2023 general elections, Tshabangu recalled dozens of CCC MPs and councillors, asserting that they were no longer party members.
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The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) is upset with Sengezo Tshabangu for moving party leaders in Parliament and replacing them with his own people. CCC thinks Tshabangu is being unfair and should focus on more important things. They say power is temporary and Tshabangu should not abuse it. Tshabangu and Welshman Ncube are fighting over control of party funds. Tshabangu has removed many CCC MPs and councillors. CCC is not happy with Tshabangu's actions and wants him to stop abusing power.

Tshabangu Faces Backlash Over Parliamentary Reshuffle

The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) faction led by Welshman Ncube has accused certain Members of Parliament of buying positions from Sengezo Tshabangu, the leader of a rival faction and contested interim secretary-general.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200036038/ccc-mps-paying-tshabangu-for-posts">NewsDay</a> on Sunday, CCC spokesperson Willas Madzimure claimed that some MPs were paying Tshabangu to either secure their places in Parliament or gain appointments to key positions. Said Madzimure:
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There is money at play. Money is exchanging hands in a very serious manner. I am talking about large sums of money here.
It is not by merit that they are taking those positions. Some people are paying to assume those positions.
Kuti ahh ndoda kumbonzwa kuti chigaro ichi chinoita sei, then they pay money and are appointed.
You remove Mai Kore (Lynette Karenyi) as senior as she is — does that make sense? They are buying and selling positions.
</blockquote>
This follows Tshabangu’s dismissal of Kore as the Leader of the House in the National Assembly, replacing her with Maureen Kademaunga, the Sunningdale legislator.
Edwin Mushoriwa, the former chief whip, was also removed in the reshuffle.
In the first six months after the 2023 general elections, Tshabangu recalled dozens of CCC MPs and councillors, asserting that they were no longer party members.
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A group called CCC says some politicians are giving money to Sengezo Tshabangu for important positions in Parliament. CCC spokesperson says MPs are paying for positions they don't deserve. Tshabangu removed some leaders and put others in their place. He also removed many CCC members, saying they are no longer part of the party. This is causing a lot of drama within the political party.

CCC Faction Claims MPs Are Paying Tshabangu For Positions

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) disputed interim secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu’s reportedly dismissed several party leaders from their posts in Parliament and appointed new ones. Those removed are seen as allies of Welshman Ncube.
According to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200035938/tshabangu-strikes-again-fires-party-leader">NewsDay</a>, among those affected is Lynette Karenyi-Kore, the Chikanga legislator, who was removed from her position as the leader of the House in Parliament.
She was replaced by Maureen Kademaunga, the legislator for Sunningdale. Earlier this year, Karenyi-Kore was named as president of the CCC on a rotational basis with Ncube, but she has not yet assumed that role.
Other dismissals include Edwin Mushoriwa, the former chief whip, who was replaced by Charles Moyo. Sam Chapfudza was appointed deputy chief whip.
Tshabangu also removed several Parliamentary Portfolio Committee chairpersons. Caston Matewu, the Marondera Central MP, was ousted as chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Media, Information and Broadcasting Services, with Zivai Mhetu taking over the role.
Thokozani Khupe was appointed as the new chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science, and Technology, replacing Minenhle Ntandoyenkosi Gumede.
Other changes included Senator Maxwell Mdhluri replacing Sithabisiwe Moyo as chairperson of the Thematic Committee on Indigenisation and Richard Tsvangirai stepping in as the deputy chairperson of the Youth Caucus, replacing Takudzwa Ngadziore. S Dube also replaced Ropafadzo Makumire as the secretary of the Youth Caucus.
In response to the dismissals, Mushoriwa informed fellow party members of his resignation in a WhatsApp group for CCC legislators. He wrote:
<blockquote>
Greetings Hon Members. Just to advise that my six-month stint as the opposition chief whip of the National Assembly has come to an end.
I got the communication this morning from the Clerk of Parliament and the announcement will be done in due course when Parliament resumes.
</blockquote>
The spokesperson of the CCC faction aligned with Ncube, Willias Madzimure said he was not aware of the changes. He said:
<blockquote>
I would not know since it is Parliament business. But if it was anything to do with the party led by Welshman Ncube, I would know. If it was coming from someone else, I would not know.
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Kademaunga told NewsDay that she was not aware of the appointment.
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The CCC leader, Sengezo Tshabangu, fired some party leaders in Parliament and brought in new ones. People who were friends with Welshman Ncube were removed. For example, Lynette Karenyi-Kore lost her job as leader of the House and was replaced by Maureen Kademaunga. The chief whip Edwin Mushoriwa was also replaced. Tshabangu made many changes in Parliament committees. Some people resigned because of the changes. Some party members did not know about the changes. Kademaunga said she did not even know she was appointed. There is confusion and uncertainty in the CCC party.

Tshabangu Dismisses Ncube Allies In Parliamentary Reshuffle

ZANU PF’s bid to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s presidency beyond 2028 is reportedly gaining traction, with several party structures rallying nationwide support for the plan.
Mnangagwa’s current term is constitutionally set to end in 2028, marking the completion of his second and final term as President. Despite this, there are growing calls within his party to extend his tenure.
The President has repeatedly said that he has no intention of staying in office beyond the end of his second term in 2028.
Despite Mnangagwa’s position, various ZANU PF affiliates and structures, which played key roles in his previous campaigns, have openly endorsed the idea of extending his presidency until 2030.
Last weekend, ZANU PF chairpersons from all 10 provinces gathered at the President’s Precabe farm in Kwekwe, where they reaffirmed their commitment to pushing for the extension of Mnangagwa’s term to 2030.
In an interview with the <a href="https://www.theindependent.co.zw/local-news/article/200035887/plot-to-keep-mnangagwa-in-power-beyond-2028-thickens">Independent</a>, ZANU PF spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa said that the party plans to promote Mnangagwa’s achievements since taking office in 2017 as part of the campaign to extend his presidency. Said Mutsvangwa:
<blockquote>
The party is preparing for the eventuality of implementing the 2030 resolution.
This entails mass awareness of the sterling record of President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa as a deliverer of rare calibre statesmanship.
At the end of the day, the party membership works for, prays and hopes for resonance with the all-important electorate.
The party organs and mass structures are now mobilising to parry aside any distractions as he discharges his second term. They are keen to see much more of the development dividend.
He will garner overwhelming membership support on merit and track record of performance and delivery. This is why his detractors are quaking.
They are hankering to turn him into a lame-duck leader through a foisted and premature anointment of an incompetent successor.
</blockquote>
ZANU PF is set to hold an elective congress in 2027, ahead of the harmonised elections scheduled for 2028.
ZANU PF Harare provincial chairperson, Goodwills Masimirembwa, told The Independent that the party is awaiting a constitutional amendment that would allow President Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2028. Said Masimirembwa:
<blockquote>
Implementation of National Conference resolutions is done by ZANU PF national leadership, not by provinces. Harare Province adopted the 2030 resolution together with other provinces. Nothing has changed.
We remain in full support and look forward to the amendment of the constitution or passing of other legal instruments to enable His Excellency Dr E D Mnangagwa to continue serving as State President beyond 2028.
ZANU PF provinces are not in the business of thinking about other candidates during the term of an incumbent. Our total and undivided loyalty is to His Excellency Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa.
</blockquote>
Mnangagwa is currently limited by the constitution, which permits only two five-year terms in office.
Even if the constitution is amended, certain provisions would still prevent the incumbent from benefiting.
These provisions would require a referendum to be amended for Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2028.
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ZANU PF wants President Mnangagwa to stay in power past 2028. Despite his term ending then, some party members want him to continue until 2030. They say he has done a good job as President. The party is preparing to campaign for this extension. The constitution currently limits Presidents to two terms, but ZANU PF is looking to change that. The final decision will need a referendum. President Mnangagwa has said he doesn't plan to stay in power after 2028, but his party members want him to continue.

Mnangagwa's Presidency Extension Gaining Momentum

The United Kingdom has said Zimbabwe must reform its governance and human rights record before being readmitted into the Commonwealth. In effect, the UK has blocked Zimbabwe’s return to the organisation from which it was suspended in 2002.
Although the Commonwealth Secretariat had recommended Zimbabwe’s readmission after giving member countries until November 26 to share their views, any decision to readmit the country requires unanimous approval from all members.
The UK’s Foreign Office has made it clear that the time is not yet right for Zimbabwe’s reintegration into the Commonwealth.
In a written response to a question by Baroness Kate Hoey in the House of Lords, the foreign office said:
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The UK has always been clear that we would like to see Zimbabwe return to the Commonwealth when the time is right.
However, currently, we do not share the secretariat’s assessment of Zimbabwe’s progress or readiness in line with the shared values and principles laid out in the Commonwealth Charter.
Whilst we recognise there has been progress, we believe further steps are needed on democracy, governance and human rights before Zimbabwe makes a formal application to rejoin the Commonwealth.
</blockquote>
The UK said that Zimbabwe has yet to implement key recommendations made by the Commonwealth Election Observer Mission.
The observers highlighted several deficiencies, including the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission’s lack of independence, prohibitively high candidate registration fees that hinder participation, limited judicial independence, and a lack of transparency in the announcement of election results.
The UK said it would “encourage a further Commonwealth assessment mission to Zimbabwe in 2025 to follow up on these areas.” The foreign office added:
<blockquote>
The UK strongly values our partnership with Zimbabwe and stands ready to support further reforms in this regard, through the Commonwealth and other fora.
</blockquote>
The Commonwealth is a political association of 56 member countries, most of which are former territories of the British Empire.
Membership includes a diverse range of countries from different continents, including Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe, and the Pacific. Notable members include the United Kingdom, Canada, India, Australia, and South Africa.
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The UK says Zimbabwe needs to improve its government and human rights before it can rejoin the Commonwealth. The decision needs to be approved by all members. The UK believes Zimbabwe still has work to do in areas like democracy and governance. They want to see more progress before Zimbabwe can reapply to join the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth is a group of 56 countries that used to be part of the British Empire, including countries like the UK, India, and Australia. The UK wants to support Zimbabwe in making more reforms in the future.

UK Blocks Zimbabwe’s Return To Commonwealth

ZANU PF says it has been vilified by certain opposition voices within the SADC region due to its stance against imperialist manoeuvres targeting former liberation movements.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and ZANU PF have faced accusations from opposition parties in SADC countries, including Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia, alleging interference in their electoral processes to support ruling parties that are also former liberation movements.
In an interview with <a href="https://businesstimes.co.zw/we-are-too-powerful-for-sadc-western-puppets/">Business Times</a>, ZANU PF’s Director of Information and Publicity, Farai Marapira, claimed that the party’s strength stems not from manipulation, but from its commitment to the authentic values of Africa. Said Marapira:
<blockquote>
As ZANU PF, we are powerful but not in the essence of manipulation. We are powerful because we represent a very strong ideal. We are powerful because we represent the true values of Africa.
We are powerful because our message resonates across borders. And this is something that a neocolonialist ideologist cannot countenance.
You must understand that these so-called proponents of democracy came into Africa on the back of their industrialization, which was ahead of ours, and chose to put us on an even keel with dogs, stating that dogs and Africans are not allowed in here today.
These are the same people that want to turn around and tell us that only where the people they back, only when those people have won, is there democracy.
</blockquote>
Marapira claimed that imperialist forces, along with their local puppets in the SADC region, have run out of ideas to undermine the sovereignty and independence of nations that have historically resisted foreign intervention. He said:
<blockquote>
So when a party like ZANU PF stands against such a formidable force and defies it, of course, people are bound to have sleepless nights, and the Brenthurst Foundation is at its end, all its foot soldiers, Ian Khama and Mmusi Maimane; they are at their wit’s end. They’ve run out of ideas.
What they do not realize is that this is not about ZANU PF; this is about African people rediscovering themselves, African people redefining themselves outside of the colonial context.
And this is what is worrying the Brenthurst Foundation: that the people of SADC, the people of Africa, are identifying themselves with their true greatness, which is their true history.
</blockquote>
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ZANU PF party in Zimbabwe is being criticized by other parties in SADC countries for supporting ruling parties that are also former liberation movements. ZANU PF says its strength comes from representing true African values and not manipulation. They accuse Western powers and their puppets in the SADC region of trying to undermine African sovereignty. ZANU PF believes that African people are rediscovering their true history and greatness, which worries the Western powers. They claim that the opposition voices in the region are running out of ideas to stop the party.

ZANU PF Too Powerful For Western Puppets In SADC Region, Says Marapira

Namibian opposition leader Job Amupanda, head of the Affirmative Repositioning movement, has accused ZANU PF of interfering in Namibia’s elections held on November 30.
During a press conference on Monday, Amupanda warned the governing South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO) that its ties with ZANU PF could have detrimental consequences. He said (via <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/namibia-opposition-warns-of-long-time-political-chaos-caused-by-zanu-pfs-interference/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>):
<blockquote>
ZANU PF will side with one faction of the ruling party and will create a lot of chaos. You see already the factions are there. It is easier to enjoy the funny things that are happening.
We ought to say that you can’t have ZANU PF people on Twitter and Facebook and everywhere who are saying this is what is happening. The ZANU PF are the ones who are celebrating. SWAPO people are quiet but it is ZANU PF celebrating.
</blockquote>
Over the weekend, President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s spokesperson, George Charamba, prematurely celebrated the victory of SWAPO candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, although the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) had not yet declared the official results.
ZANU PF has faced accusations of interfering in recent elections in both Mozambique and Namibia.
Amupanda warned that the repercussions of ZANU PF’s interference in Namibia would be felt for years to come. He said:
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We are warning those SWAPO. One day they will remember this warning that it is fine to think that you have a strategy to rig the elections.
You think you have a strategy to use ZANU PF? But remember you gave birth to this country.
ZANU PF is going to integrate themselves into our intelligence system. ZANU PF is going to integrate itself into our civil society. Is going to integrate itself in all facets of our society.
I can guarantee you this when those factions continue to fight and SWAPO loses power. ZANU PF will run to the nearest available political party.
</blockquote>
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Namibian opposition leader Job Amupanda says ZANU PF from Zimbabwe is interfering in their elections, making chaos. He warns the ruling party, SWAPO, about ZANU PF's influence. ZANU PF supported SWAPO candidate early, before official results were out. Amupanda worries ZANU PF will cause long-term problems in Namibia. He says SWAPO should be careful and not let ZANU PF control their country. ZANU PF has a history of interfering in other countries' elections. Amupanda wants SWAPO to be cautious or they may lose power to ZANU PF in the future.

Namibian Opposition Leader Warns ZANU PF’s Election "Interference" A Recipe For Future Chaos

Political commentator Brighton Mutebuka has hit back at Freeman Chari’s assertion that Nelson Chamisa, the former leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), personalised the movement with his doctrine of “Strategic Ambiguity.”
Chari, a veteran opposition activist based in the United States, who has had extensive involvement with MDC, MDC-T, MDC Alliance, and CCC, claimed that when the movement was first founded, there was a collective consensus on the importance of having a constitution and structured organisation.
However, he argued that Chamisa’s principle of Strategic Ambiguity led to the abandonment of those initial agreements, effectively disregarding the foundational promises.
In a sharp response posted on X, Mutebuka accused Chari of exposing sensitive, private discussions to the public. He criticized Chari for breaking confidentiality and airing internal matters outside the party.
Mutebuka further revealed that Chamisa was never interested in working with former senior MDC officials who had left the party under the leadership of the late Morgan Tsvangirai.
Notable figures such as Welshman Ncube, Tendai Biti, and Job Sikhala, who departed at various points, later returned to join the MDC Alliance—something Mutebuka suggests Chamisa did not fully support. Wrote Mutebuka:
<blockquote>
For the record, we all agreed on the fundamentals. Where we differ is our understanding of the dynamics involved &amp; how to resolve them.
Confidential &amp; private discussions should always be kept under lock &amp; key to engender enduring trust &amp; relationships.
Even disagreements aren’t enough to move away from that caveat. This is a cardinal rule in politics.
My assessment, which I have highlighted consistently, is that there was no love lost btn Chamisa &amp; his erstwhile colleagues from the Tsvangirai era.
He was forced to embrace them when he inherited the MDC-A from Tsvangirai. That’s also where the likes of Tshabangu came from.
With trust &amp; confidence low, and the by-elections of March 2022 a mere 2 months after CCC’s formation, there was never enough time to complete the formalities of adopting a party Constitution at the time.
None other than Prof Ncube himself confirmed this to me in 2022. The draft remained just that.
The lack of trust was terminal, with many lying in wait to pounce &amp; break away soon after the elections.
Chamisa was clearly aware of this. It’s what informed Strategic Ambiguity &amp; the adoption of the Constitution that I criticised.
So the two were forced on him, as extreme measures / strategies which he hoped would be sufficient to stem infiltration &amp; hijacking of the party – with Mwonzora’s then recent antics still raw.
Let’s not forget echoes of a haunting past involving Biti &amp; Ncube’s damaging break aways from Tsvangirai as well.
Every strategy has got it’s pros &amp; cons. SA succeeded in exposing ED’s hand in the infiltration of CCC using state machinery.
However, it came at a heavy price of reputational harm domestically &amp; internationally vis-a-vis a perceived lack of adherence to democratic norms.
Many hadn’t bargained for ED being that brazen &amp; going to such extremes in pursuit of a life presidency.
The paralysis Freeman refers to post election is attributable to ED’s infiltration.
Chamisa succeeded in exposing the regime for conducting a sham election, which was confirmed by SADC’s SEOM Final Report.
That’s the best he could do under the circumstances with a hopelessly compromised party.
Freeman is unable or unwilling to accept that Ncube &amp; his crew’s behaviour is consistent with those that have been co-opted.
By breaking free &amp; starting afresh, Chamisa has got one final chance to start a project on his own terms &amp; for which he will be ultimately responsible!
It won’t be a walk in the park, but it’s for the best that a line be drawn in the sand concerning a very painful &amp; traumatic past!
</blockquote>
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Nelson Chamisa did not want Welshman Ncube and Tendai Biti in his new party, the Citizens Coalition for Change. Some people say Chamisa didn't want to work with them because he didn't trust them. Others say he wanted to stop his party from being taken over by his enemies. Chamisa had to make tough choices to protect his party from being controlled by others. Now, he has a chance to start fresh with his own project and show that he can lead on his own terms.

Chamisa Did Not Want Welshman Ncube And Tendai Biti In CCC, Says Mutebuka

There was confusion within the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) faction led by Jameson Timba over whether its councillors should attend the Zimbabwe Local Government Association (ZILGA) annual meeting, which was graced by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
The meeting, held in Harare on Tuesday last week, was attended by councillors from all 92 local authorities in Zimbabwe.
However, CCC provincial administrators reportedly blocked party councillors from attending, arguing that the event was affiliated with ZANU PF.
According to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200035744/confusion-rocks-ccc-over-ed-programme">NewsDay</a> sources, several councillors pleaded with party leaders to allow them to attend, pointing out that they had already received allowances from their respective local authorities.
In a last-minute reversal, acting party administrator Lesley Mukurazhizha lifted the ban, allowing CCC councillors to attend the event. Many councillors arrived late as a result.
In a communique to councillors dated November 26, 2024, seen by NewsDay, Mukurazhizha clarified that the event fell within the operational framework of the local councils, thus justifying attendance. It reads in part:
<blockquote>
An appeal by some councillors clarifying the objectives and intent of the programme was received and reviewed and it was noted that such meetings have taken place in the past with our full participation…
That the intended programme is different from the indoctrination at the Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology, which your leadership had feared from the onset.
</blockquote>
CCC spokesperson Promise Mkwananzi told NewsDay that the issue stemmed from an internal miscommunication, which was subsequently clarified. Said Mkwananzi:
<blockquote>
We have a standing resolution that bars our councillors from attending all programmes that are done under the auspices of the Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology, not all other traditional programmes that have always been done under the Local Government ministry, the Urban Councils Act and the Constitution. This particular programme fell within the purview of the latter.
Councillors linked factions led CCC faction led by Sengezo Tshabanngu and Welshman Ncube attended the event.
</blockquote>
The Timba-led CCC has in the past prevented its councillors from attending ZANU PF events that were presented as national programmes.
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Confusion arose within the CCC party about whether its councillors should go to a meeting with the President. Some CCC leaders said no, but later allowed them to attend. They were late as a result. The party clarified that the meeting was okay to attend, not like other events they avoid. The issue was a mix-up, but now it's clear. Some CCC councillors went to the meeting anyway. Timba's CCC has stopped councillors from going to ZANU PF events before.

Confusion Within CCC Over Councillors' Attendance Of ZILGA Meeting

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by aspiring independent candidate Ephias Mambume, seeking to overturn a previous High Court ruling that disqualified him from being a duly nominated candidate for the Ward 1 Victoria Falls Municipality by-election.
In a statement, ZEC Chief Elections Officer Utloile Silaigwana confirmed that the Supreme Court’s decision upholds the High Court’s 18 November 2024 judgment, which means Tonderai Mutasa of ZANU PF remains the duly elected councillor for the ward. Added Silaigwana:
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The ruling disqualified the independent candidate’s nomination following an application which cited Mambume as a debtor owing the local authority in unpaid bills.
As a result of the Supreme Court decision, there will be no by-election in Ward 1 of Victoria Falls Municipality on 30 November 2024.
The other by-elections for Ward 38 of Makoni Rural District Council and Ward 10 of Bindura Rural District Council will go ahead on 30 November 2024 as scheduled.
</blockquote>
Mambume had filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the High Court’s decision to bar him from contesting the November 30 poll.
He claimed he was a victim of a “well-resourced corrupt cabal” within the local authority seeking to remove him to advance their interests.
The High Court disqualified Mambume following an electoral petition by Mutasa, who argued that Mambume was in default on water and rates payments exceeding US$17 000 for over 120 days, a violation of the Electoral Act.
This ruling automatically declared Mutasa the duly elected councillor for Ward 1, as he and Mambume were the only candidates.
However, Mambume, represented by Tanaka Law Chambers, challenged the ruling, arguing that the disqualification was orchestrated by “corrupt officials” in the Victoria Falls City Council.
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The Supreme Court said Tonderai Mutasa is the councilor for Victoria Falls Ward 1. The court rejected Ephias Mambume's appeal. Mambume was disqualified for owing money to the council. Mutasa said Mambume didn't pay bills. There will be no new election now. Mambume said the council was corrupt. The court decided that Mutasa won the election properly. As a result, Mutasa remains the councilor.

Supreme Court Confirms ZANU PF's Tonderai Mutasa As Victoria Falls Ward 1 Councillor

United States-based veteran opposition activist Freeman Chari has claimed that corruption is deeply entrenched within the opposition movement.
In a post on X, Chari said that some figures within the opposition discourage efforts to expose corruption, arguing that doing so would provide ZANU PF with ammunition to attack the opposition. Said Chari:
<blockquote>
The biggest problem in the pro-democracy movement is that we have so many corrupt people in there. Anyone exposing those people is quickly shut down hanzi you give ZANU PF ammunition.
If you call them out privately they don’t stop. It did not start now. In the early 2000s, there was a scholarship program in MDC for persecuted activists, soon it became a family affair.
</blockquote>
Chari warned that sweeping corruption in the opposition under the carpet will embolden the corrupt, and the same people may end up being elected to public office such as councils where they perpetuate graft. He said:
<blockquote>
We have seen many of such initiatives, finances etc just being mishandled. We end up being quiet because of the law of unintended consequences but it doesn’t stop.
It then goes into councils and the same unscrupulous characters carry the same behaviour into office. We defend them but they don’t stop.
</blockquote>
Chari, who has raised thousands of dollars to build classroom blocks at schools across Zimbabwe, said that there is a need for transparency and accountability within the opposition, warning that failure to do so could lead to the opposition becoming just like ZANU PF.
Corruption within Zimbabwe’s councils, including those governed by opposition councillors, has been a longstanding issue.
Recently, Bulawayo Deputy Mayor Edwin Ndlovu and Councillor Mpumelelo Moyo were arrested for allegedly demanding a US$20,000 bribe from Chinese investors.
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has highlighted that council officials are a significant source of corruption, with 13% of all reported cases involving local government employees.
Meanwhile, the ongoing commission of inquiry into Harare City Council, led by Retired Justice Maphios Cheda, continues to expose widespread corruption, with several council officials—some affiliated with the opposition—implicated in massive graft.
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Freeman Chari says there is a lot of corruption in the opposition movement in Zimbabwe. Some opposition leaders hide corruption to not help the ruling party. Chari warns that ignoring corruption could lead to bad people being elected. He raised money for schools and wants more transparency in the opposition. Corruption is a big problem in Zimbabwe's councils, even in places run by the opposition. Some council members have been arrested for taking bribes. An inquiry is finding a lot of corruption in the Harare City Council. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission is trying to stop corruption in local government.

Freeman Chari Claims Corruption Is Deeply Entrenched In Opposition Movement

The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has refuted a story published by a daily newspaper, which claimed that President Emmerson Mnangagwa has turned to structures outside the official ZANU PF framework to violate the Constitution and extend his term in office beyond 2028.
In a statement issued on Wednesday evening, the OPC described the story as slanderous and “calculated to undermine national cohesion while placing the President in disesteem.”
The OPC has given the publication seven days to retract the story, warning that “failure which the Office reserves the right to initiate and institute legal proceedings as appropriately provided for at law.” Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
The Office of the President and Cabinet expresses very deep concern about a slanderous story in today’s News Day, “Mnangagwa turns to parallel structures”.
The article falsely and maliciously creates the impression that the State President, His Excellency Dr ED Mnangagwa, is hell-bent on breaching the National Constitution by extending his term limit “via the back door”, beyond what is provided for under the country’s supreme law.
Further, the article slanderously suggests the President is employing guile and duplicity to achieve the alleged unconstitutional goal, including enlisting “parallel structures” outside of the ruling ZANU PF arms, for the same alleged goal.
NewsDay imputes disharmony and disquiet within the ruling ZANU PF, and in security structures, as a result.
These are very serious allegations against the State President by the newspaper, which are calculated to undermine national cohesion while placing the President in disesteem.
Repeatedly, the President has been on public record stating and re-stating in person that he has no intention or ambition to serve beyond the term which the National Constitution mandates for the Presidency. 
The local media, including NewsDay, have covered his pronouncements which remain un-rescinded and unchanged to this day.
The Office can only surmise that today’s article was inspired by the urge to slander the Head of State and to undermine national cohesion and stability by spreading alarm and despondency through such falsehoods.
Views of individuals and interest groups exercising their freedom of expression by ventilating their personal or collective opinions respectively, on any national issue, including the National Constitution, cannot be imputed on the President, or be treated as reversing earlier, repeated pronouncements by the President.
The ZANU PF Constitution provides for affiliate groups and interests, and thus can never be labelled as “parallel structures”.
The Office demands that the Editor of NewsDay retracts the defamatory story within seven publishing days, failure which the Office reserves the right to initiate and institute legal proceedings as appropriately provided for at law.
For the record, the Office reminds the Editor that this is the second time within a relatively short space of time that his paper is publishing falsehoods against the His Excellency the President.
While the Office respects freedoms granted to the media by the Country’s Constitution, it is very clear that flagrantly publishing and circulating falsehoods is not protected by the laws of the country, and makes any convicted offender liable.
</blockquote>
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President Mnangagwa's office says a story about him trying to extend his term beyond 2028 is false and meant to make him look bad. The story said he was using secret groups to break the law. They want the newspaper to take back the story or face legal action. The President said before that he won't stay in power too long. The newspaper is accused of spreading lies to cause trouble. The President's office wants the editor to say sorry for the false story. They say spreading lies is not allowed and can get you in trouble with the law.

Mnangagwa's Office Dismisses Allegations Of Plans To Extend Term Beyond 2028

Three ZANU PF provinces—Harare, Masvingo, and Mashonaland East—have reiterated their calls for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to lead the country until 2030, in line with a resolution adopted at the party’s Annual National People’s Conference.
According to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200035453/zanu-pf-rolls-out-ed2030-campaign-drive">NewsDay</a>, the ruling party has launched a nationwide campaign, holding inter-district meetings across the country to advocate for the extension of Mnangagwa’s presidency and to identify party members who oppose the move.
Mnangagwa’s current second and final term is set to end in 2028, and any extension would require an amendment to the national constitution.
Mnangagwa has, however, said he will not seek a new term at the end of his current term in 2028 insisting that he is a constitutionalist.
Over the weekend, ZANU PF provincial chairpersons presented a unified message at the meetings, suggesting a coordinated push for Mnangagwa’s term extension.
Addressing ZANU PF inter-district meetings in Zone 3 Kuwadzana and Zone 4 at the Harare provincial offices on Sunday, Harare provincial chairman Godwills Masimirembwa announced that a key resolution was to extend Mnangagwa’s term from 2028 to 2030. He said:
<blockquote>
The position is that the resolution was adopted at the conference. As Harare province, we will continue to humbly call on President Mnangagwa to accept the wishes of the people for him to serve beyond 2028.
We have heard what has been said by the party’s Secretary for Legal Affairs, Cde Patrick Chinamasa, but we as President Mnangagwa’s children are happy with his performance.
We are excited by his leadership, and we continue to knock on his door, humbly requesting that he accept our pleas to enable the process of amending the constitution to take place.
The good thing though is that Cde Chinamasa indicated that it is possible to amend the constitution and therefore it is possible to act lawfully, and constitutionally to extend the term of office of the President or to come up with a legal mechanism that will allow the President to serve up to 2030.
</blockquote>
Addressing an inter-district meeting in Chikomba on Sunday, Mashonaland East provincial chairman Daniel Garwe said:
<blockquote>
The thematic committee which presented on that was led by Cde Chinamasa and he presented the resolutions as they are.
After he presented that, we did not see anyone, or people or organisations who objected to the resolutions which then means everyone at the conference was satisfied by all the resolutions including the 2030 one.
Our appeal is that you give the feedback as it is, not a distorted one. All the resolutions were adopted and this should be conveyed to people during inter-district meetings.
The President said when his term is over, he will leave, he also said that he is a constitutionalist, yes, he is. This is according to the constitution. But let us not mix the constitution and vision.
President Mnangagwa has a vision and he needs support, loyalty and endurance. The vision has a destination.
</blockquote>
Addressing a Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) meeting on Saturday, ZANU PF Masvingo provincial chair Robson Mavhenyengwa said:
<blockquote>
We will be taking our conference resolutions to the grassroots in the district because we are coming from our conference (Annual National People’s Conference) and the top amongst the resolutions that we are taking to the grassroots is that President Mnangagwa should remain in office until 2030, that resolution was supported by all provinces (of the party) and that will be our number one resolution when we go to the people in the grassroots.
We are saying as Masvingo province we are solidly behind President Mnangagwa’s vision and we fully support that he remains in office until 2030.
</blockquote>
ZANU PF argues Mnangagwa should remain in office to finish ongoing projects that are designed to empower, industrialise and modernise Zimbabwe.
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Three ZANU PF provinces want President Mnangagwa to stay in power until 2030. They are campaigning for this across the country. Mnangagwa's current term ends in 2028. He says he won't seek another term. The provinces say he should continue because he is doing a good job. They want the national constitution to be changed for this. They believe he should finish projects to develop Zimbabwe. Many party members support this idea, but some people may disagree with it.

Three ZANU PF Provinces In Coordinated Push For Mnangagwa's Term Extension

Former Botswana President Ian Khama has called for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to expel Zimbabwe if it is proven that the ruling ZANU PF party meddled in the elections of other member states.
ZANU PF is accused of interfering in elections across the region to help fellow former liberation movements retain power.
Specifically, Zimbabwe’s ruling party is alleged to have facilitated election rigging in Mozambique’s disputed October 9 elections and sent a delegation to campaign for Botswana’s BDP ahead of the October 30 poll.
ZANU PF is accused of allowing Mozambique’s FRELIMO party to campaign in Zimbabwe, while opposition parties in Zimbabwe are routinely banned from holding rallies under the strict Maintenance of Peace and Order (MOPO) Act.
ZANU PF has strongly denied the allegations, insisting it does not interfere in the political affairs of neighbouring countries.
The party claims that sending senior officials to regional meetings should not be interpreted as support for election manipulation or rigging.
Khama, however, said that SADC should take action against Zimbabwe if it is found guilty of interfering in the elections of other countries. <a href="https://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-national-byo-248147.html">He said</a>:
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SADC must Expel Zimbabwe if found to have interfered with elections in the Region.
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ZANU PF has sent a delegation to Namibia in a show of solidarity with the ruling SWAPO party ahead of the country’s general elections, scheduled for November 27, 2024.
The party confirmed the deployment of officials to Namibia in a statement posted on its official X page on Thursday. It said:
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ZANU PF delegation led by Secretary for War Veterans League Cde Douglas Mahiya and Deputy Secretary for Commissariat Cde Webster Shamu arrived in Namibia.
They joined other revolutionary sister parties in solidarity with SWAPO ahead of the scheduled November 27 elections.
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Former Botswana President Ian Khama wants Zimbabwe to be kicked out of SADC if they meddled in other countries' elections. ZANU PF, the ruling party in Zimbabwe, is accused of helping other parties like FRELIMO in Mozambique and BDP in Botswana win elections. They deny this and say they only send officials to meetings, not to rig elections. Khama says if Zimbabwe is guilty of interfering, SADC should take action. ZANU PF also sent a delegation to Namibia to support the ruling party ahead of their elections.

Ian Khama Calls For Zimbabwe’s Expulsion From SADC If Election Interference Allegations Are Proven

Tonderai Mutasa of ZAN PF was sworn in as the councillor for Ward 1 in Victoria Falls on Thursday.
Former CCC councillor, Ephias Mambume, who had filed as an independent candidate, was disqualified from standing in the election after a legal challenge by Mutasa.
The challenge was based on Mambume, who was recalled by self-styled party leader Sengezo Tshabangu, having outstanding unpaid council bills for over 120 days, violating election eligibility requirements.
The disqualification was upheld by the Electoral Court, led by Justice Bongani Ndlovu of the Bulawayo High Court, who ruled on November 18.
The ruling left Mutasa as the only remaining candidate for the by-election, which was scheduled for November 30, as announced by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). ZEC said in a public notice:
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Consequently, the public is hereby notified… that since only one candidate has been duly nominated for Victoria Falls municipality Ward 1, being Mutasa Tonderai of ZANU PF party, he has been duly elected as the councillor with effect from November 18, 2024.
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Mutasa took his oath of loyalty to the laws of Zimbabwe in the presence of town clerk Ronnie Dube.
Mambume, however, has vowed to challenge his disqualification at the Supreme Court.
The Electoral Court found that Mambume had failed to settle outstanding rates. Council records show that he owed ZiG 103,039 and US$7,127.50 on one stand and US$5,160 on another property.
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A new councillor, Tonderai Mutasa, was sworn in for Ward 1 in Victoria Falls. Former councillor Ephias Mambume was disqualified from the by-election for not paying bills for over 120 days. The Electoral Court upheld the disqualification, leaving Mutasa as the only candidate. Mutasa was officially elected on November 18. Mambume is planning to challenge the decision in the Supreme Court. He had unpaid bills totaling over US$100,000.

Former CCC Councillor Disqualified From By-election Over Unpaid Bills

Zimbabwe’s former Foreign Affairs Minister, Walter Mzembi, who has been in self-imposed exile since the November 2017 military coup, claimed that SADC Heads of State have snubbed the Extraordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government currently underway in Harare.
Mzembi made these comments after only four out of fifteen SADC Heads of State confirmed their attendance at the meeting, which aims to review the security situation in the region, particularly in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The confirmed attendees include Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, outgoing Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi, incoming SADC chair Madagascar’s Andry Nirina Rajoelina, and Botswana’s new President Duma Gideon Boko.
Other leaders sent representatives, such as South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who sent his Deputy Paul Mashatile, and King Mswati III, who sent Eswatini Prime Minister Russel Mmiso Dlamini.
Posting on X, Mzembi suggested that the decision of many leaders to stay away was a message to Mnangagwa. Wrote Mzembi:
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There is a salient message being communicated to Zimbabwe’s Chairmanship of SADC by Heads of State in the Region constituting the 15 Member block, and clearly reflected in the attendance list to the Extraordinary Summit which has reduced it to a Council of Ministers Meeting, and it is that they are” sovereigns “, and that Zimbabwe is not a Prefect as Chairman.
They also seemingly are displeased with the downgrading of the agenda which is side stepping Mozambique Election crisis in which the Chairperson and Zimbabwe itself are clearly conflicted. Sort out your mess Mr Chairman is the succinct message.
Mozambique itself will be represented by an expired dependable go to President who has always saved face when there is a no-show, Nyusi, and we have many examples most recently GOH, Harare Agricultural Show which 
[President Cyril Ramaphosa] had been billed to open.
Cyril is again attending a seemingly more important G20 Brazil-hosted meeting with his sister [Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan] incidentally the Troika Chair whose delegate to a Council of Ministers Meeting incorrectly referred to Daniel Chapo as the President-Elect of Botswana! So Filipe Nyusi has no locus standi in the current scheme of things except to save someone’s face!
DRC is a perennial SADC agenda item, so President Felix will be there, nothing comes out of SADC’s attempts to resolve his issues. He is a permanent guest! 
[Botswana President Duma Boko], the new kid on the block had his capital appearance at a Children’s Party in VF exploited to the fullest in a show of childish diplomacy by State Propagandists chiding Opposition leadership in Zimbabwe that you thought you owned him “ndewedu uyu”.
He will soon learn a few things on calibration. The incoming Chairman of SADC will religiously attend in case there is an ad-hoc request for recusal from the floor, potentially possible under the circumstances. 
Sum total, the SADC Extraordinary Summit has been snubbed! 
Chokwadi chemahara, please fix a few issues starting with non-interference in the internal affairs of member states.
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SADC leaders didn't go to a big meeting in Zimbabwe. Only 4 leaders went and the rest sent other people. This might be a message to Zimbabwe's leader, Mnangagwa, saying to fix problems. Some leaders stayed away because they are not happy with the meeting's agenda or Zimbabwe's chairmanship of SADC. It seems they want Zimbabwe to stop interfering with other countries' issues. The meeting is about security in the region, especially in Congo. Mzembi, a Zimbabwean in exile, thinks this shows a problem in SADC.

SADC Leaders' "Snub" Of Extraordinary Summit Sends A Clear Message To Mnangagwa, Says Mzembi

ZANU PF’s Harare Province has suspended chairperson Goodwills Masimirembwa for allegedly supporting the divisive “2030 Mnangagwa will still be in office” agenda, which pushes for President Mnangagwa to remain in power beyond the constitutional two-term limit.
Reports suggest a faction loyal to Vice President Constantino Chiwenga pushed for Masimirembwa’s ouster and plans further retributions.
Masimirembwa, who was served with his suspension letter last week, is accused of violating both the party and national constitution.
The suspension was confirmed in a letter from provincial political commissar Kudakwashe Damson on November 14, 2024. It reads in part:
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It has been noted with utter shock and dismay, the grave acts of misconduct arising from your discharge of duties as Provincial Chairman as set out here in…
Gross abrogation of the party Constitution and national Constitution. Firstly, by you personally and actively moving the ‘2030’ initiative and sloganeering against not only the will of His Excellency, the First Secretary and President of Zanu PF, Cde E.D. Mnangagwa, but also against the party and national Constitution, you have led and preferred an agenda that has the deliberate effect of causing divisions and factions in the party.
We believe that the unconstitutional actions being pursued by you are meant to deliberately undermine and impair the standing the legacy of our revered leader, His Excellency, the President, in obvious pursuit of a hidden, selfish and nefarious agenda.
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Masimirembwa was accused of sabotaging ZANU PF’s campaign in recent by-elections in Mt Pleasant and Harare East.
His offices at the Zimbabwe Legal Institute in Harare were also petrol-bombed, leaving a security guard with serious burns.
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ZANU PF's Harare Province suspended Goodwills Masimirembwa, accusing him of supporting a plan for President Mnangagwa to stay in power after his 2 terms end. A group loyal to VP Chiwenga got him suspended. Masimirembwa was accused of breaking party and national rules. His suspension letter said he caused division in the party. He was blamed for ZANU PF's losses in elections. His office was attacked.

Masimirembwa Suspended As ZANU PF Harare Chairperson

Hatcliffe Constituency MP, Agency Gumbo (CCC), has called on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to appoint a Minister of State Security, as required by Zimbabwe’s Constitution.
Gumbo argued that the failure to appoint a minister for intelligence services, as outlined in Section 225 of the Constitution, constitutes a breach of the country’s supreme law.
The position has been vacant since January 2022, following the dismissal of former Minister Owen “Mudha” Ncube for alleged misconduct.
Since then, the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) has reportedly been directly controlled by President Mnangagwa, raising concerns about lack of oversight and transparency.
Speaking during a parliamentary session on Thursday, Gumbo argued that without a Minister of National Security, Parliament is unable to interrogate and demand accountability on critical matters affecting national security. Said Gumbo (via <a href="https://cite.org.zw/ccc-mp-urges-mnangagwa-to-appoint-state-security-minister/">CITE</a>):
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My statement of national importance arises from the Constitution of the land, particularly Section 225, which stipulates that the President must appoint a Minister to oversee any intelligence service.
This section uses the word ‘must’, meaning the President has no discretion on whether to appoint, the only discretion is who he appoints.
Yet, over a year after the elections and well into the second session of this Parliament, we still do not have a Minister responsible for National and State Security.
This abrogation of constitutional obligation is dire. Without a Minister of National Security, we are unable to interrogate and demand accountability on critical matters affecting national security. This goes to the heart of our oversight role as Parliament.
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Gumbo urged fellow parliamentarians to treat the vacancy of the State Security Minister as a national issue, beyond party politics.
He called on President Mnangagwa to address the matter urgently, emphasizing its importance for national security.
He also urged the Leader of Government Business to communicate Parliament’s concerns to the President.
Ncube was dismissed for allegedly intimidating attendees at a ZANU PF provincial meeting to confirm the winners of the party’s provincial elections.
Despite this, Ncube, a close ally of President Mnangagwa, was reinstated in 2023 as the Midlands Provincial and Devolution Affairs Minister following the President’s announcement of a 26-ministry Cabinet.
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Hatcliffe Constituency MP, Agency Gumbo, wants President Mnangagwa to pick a Minister for State Security. The Constitution says this minister must be there to oversee intelligence services, but the position has been vacant since January 2022. Without this minister, Parliament can't ask questions or make sure things are okay with national security. Gumbo says this is a big problem and everyone, no matter their party, should care about it. He wants the President to act quickly and fill the position to keep the country safe. A previous Minister was fired for bad behavior but got a different job later on.

CCC MP, Agency Gumbo, Urges Mnangagwa To Appoint Minister Of State Security

Nick Mangwana, the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services, has issued a stern warning to The Mirror, a local newspaper based in Masvingo, suggesting that the publication will soon face consequences for its reporting.
Mangwana’s comments came after The Mirror published an article alleging that ZANU PF facilitated the participation of Zimbabweans in Mozambique’s disputed October 9 elections.
Mangwana accused the newspaper of “wantonly breaking the law with brazen frequency,” criticizing it for what he described as irresponsible reporting.
Writing in the state-controlled <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/zimbabwe-doesnt-meddle-in-neighbours-electoral-processes/">The Herald</a>, Mangwana vehemently denied the allegations, insisting that ZANU PF does not interfere in political events in neighbouring countries.
He said that while the party occasionally sends senior officials to the region for meetings and discussions, this should not be misconstrued as an endorsement of election interference or rigging.
The controversy intensified after several people from Masvingo were caught on camera admitting to having voted in Mozambique’s elections, sparking suspicions that Zimbabwean authorities may have played a role in facilitating vote rigging. Said Mangwana:
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The strange thing is that initially these accusations were not coming from any participants in the Mozambican elections, but some media outfit in Masvingo which has been wantonly breaking the law with brazen frequency.
For this outfit, the writing is on the wall. Some Mozambican political parties only latched onto this accusation much later to try to explain away their performance during the elections.
But they know the truth that Zimbabwe did not send its nationals to vote in their elections, neither did it participate in any perceived rigging exercise, real or imagined.
The tragic part of all this is that there are Zimbabweans who are willing participants in the peddling of this disinformation.
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Mangwana argued that these “falsehoods” not only misrepresented the situation but also put Zimbabweans living in neighboring countries at risk.
He claimed that the spreading of such claims had prompted Zimbabwe’s ambassadors in Botswana and Mozambique to issue public warnings, advising Zimbabweans living there to exercise caution.
The controversy comes amid a tense political backdrop, as Botswana held its general elections on October 30.
The elections resulted in a victory for the opposition, despite efforts by senior ZANU PF figures, including Patrick Chinamasa, who had campaigned for the ruling party.
The involvement of high-ranking ZANU PF officials in the Botswana election campaign further fueled suspicions of political interference. Said Mangwana:
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Zimbabweans who spread false claims about their country’s so-called interference in neighbouring nations’ internal affairs are putting their own loved ones at risk of xenophobia.
This is why Zimbabwe’s ambassadors to Mozambique and Botswana have issued cautionary advice to Zimbabwean nationals, urging them to be mindful of their movements lest they fall victim.
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Mangwana asserted that, as a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Zimbabwe has consistently demonstrated its commitment to upholding democratic principles and supporting free and fair elections across the region. He said:
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The country’s non-interference stance is evident in its professional participation in SADC’s electoral observer missions.
As the region continues to navigate electoral challenges, Zimbabwe’s commitment serves as a positive example for fellow member states.
The Zimbabwean Government will work with any leader democratically elected in their country according to the rules of that country. We don’t rig elections in our country or any other country for that matter.
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Nick Mangwana is upset with a newspaper for saying ZANU PF helped in Mozambique's elections. He denies the accusations and says Zimbabwe doesn't interfere in other countries' political events. Some people from Masvingo were caught voting in Mozambique, causing suspicion. Mangwana warns that spreading false claims puts Zimbabweans at risk of xenophobia. He says Zimbabwe follows democratic principles and doesn't rig elections. The controversy comes amid Botswana's elections, where the opposition won despite ZANU PF's efforts. Zimbabwe's ambassadors in Mozambique and Botswana warn Zimbabweans to be cautious.

Mangwana Threatens "The Mirror" Over Report Of ZANU PF Involvement In Mozambique Elections

A ZANU PF Harare provincial co-ordinating committee meeting held on Sunday revealed increasing opposition to the controversial ED2030 slogan, which advocates for an extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term in office.
According to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200034919/harare-explodes-over-ed2030-slogan">NewsDay</a>, sources who attended the meeting claimed that members were instructed to stop chanting the ED2030 slogan to avoid further divisions within the party over the issue of term extension.
During the meeting, party members reportedly questioned national commissar Munyaradzi Machacha, seeking clarification on why the leadership had been allowing the slogan to circulate when President Mnangagwa has repeatedly stated he will not seek to extend his presidency.
In response, Machacha assured members that ZANU PF would hold elections for a new leader in 2027, providing an opportunity for party members to support their preferred candidates. Said a NewsDay source:
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Machacha said the party will select a new leader in 2027 ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Cde Machacha stated that President Mnangagwa’s term ends in 2028.
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When contacted for comment on Monday regarding ZANU PF’s position on the controversial ED2030 slogan, party Director for Information and Publicity Farai Marapira said he was in China and could not immediately respond.
Machacha also declined to comment, directing inquiries to provincial chairperson Godwills Masimirembwa.
Masimirembwa, who spoke to NewsDay late Tuesday night, downplayed the tensions surrounding the slogan.
He confirmed that the Sunday provincial meeting had gone smoothly without any incidents.
Masimirembwa said there had been no discussions related to the ED2030 slogan during the meeting.
However, Masimirembwa did mention that a stern warning had been issued to members against spreading “lies and disunity on social media.” He added:
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It was resolved that they should be disciplined and there should be order in the party structures in Harare.
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Masimirembwa was reportedly heavily criticised and accused of failing to unite the province. 
While Mnangagwa has repeatedly stated that he does not seek an extension and will step down after his second and final term, some factions within the party, particularly his Karanga clansmen in the Midlands and Masvingo, are pushing for his presidency to be extended to 2030.
This push gained momentum at the ZANU PF annual conference in Bulawayo last month, where the party adopted a resolution to amend its Constitution, paving the way for the potential extension of Mnangagwa’s term.
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At a ZANU PF meeting, some members don't like the ED2030 slogan which supports extending President Mnangagwa's term. They were told to stop chanting it. The party plans to have elections for a new leader in 2027, before the 2028 general elections. The Director for Information was in China, so he couldn't comment on the issue. The party wants unity and discipline, warning against lies and disunity on social media. Some factions want Mnangagwa's presidency to be extended to 2030, even though he said he won't seek an extension.

Growing Opposition To ED2030 Slogan Exposed At ZANU PF Meeting

Talent Rusere, the High Commissioner of the Southern Africa Human Rights Lawyers, said that evidence suggests that ZANU PF and President Emmerson Mnangagwa interfered with Mozambique’s recent elections.
Rusere made the remarks during an interview with South African state broadcaster SABC.
The dispute follows the October 9 election, in which Mozambique’s National Electoral Commission declared FRELIMO’s Daniel Chapo as the winner. However, opposition party PODEMOS, led by Venacio Mondlane, has accused FRELIMO of electoral fraud.
Rusere pointed directly to President Mnangagwa’s involvement, claiming that ZANU PF had a hand in the controversy surrounding the election results. Said Rusere:
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We have launched an investigation to find out what exactly conspired in Mozambique which is something that also led us to understand that there has been interference by the Zimbabwean President and the ruling party which has been sending people to vote from the Zimbabwean side during the Mozambican elections.
… it is not the first time that the Zimbabwean President and ruling party is trying to interfere with the neighbouring elections and that is not a secret.
We have some videos where Zimbabweans were given voter IDs to vote for FRELIMO and testified in those videos that they had voted for FRELIMO.
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Videos circulating online show Zimbabwean nationals casting votes in the recent Mozambican elections.
Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported last week that at least 30 people were killed in the violence that erupted in Mozambique following the disputed presidential election.
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Human rights lawyers say ZANU PF and President Mnangagwa interfered with Mozambique's election. This happened after a dispute over who won the election. The opposition party says the ruling party cheated. They claim Zimbabweans were sent to vote in Mozambique and videos show this happening. There was violence after the election, with at least 30 people losing their lives. Human Rights Watch reported this. This is not the first time Zimbabwe has interfered in another country's elections.

ZANU PF, Mnangagwa Interfered In Mozambique’s Elections - Human Rights Lawyers

Former MDC Alliance Deputy Treasurer and Senator for Midlands Province, Lilian Timveos, has passed away after a short illness.
Timveos passed away Monday morning at a local hospital in Harare following an undisclosed illness.
A prominent figure in Zimbabwe’s opposition politics for many years, Timveos made headlines when she defected to ZANU PF on February 24, 2021.
In the same year, Timveos, was appointed to the Petrotrade board but was later suspended over corruption allegations.
In a condolence message, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is currently attending the COP29 climate change conference in Azerbaijan, expressed his shock at the news of her passing.  He has directed that Timveos be granted a State-assisted funeral. Said Mnangagwa:
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I received with utter shock and sadness news of the passing on today of Mrs Lilian TImveos after a sudden, unexpected illness.
A dynamic, grassroots politician, a community leader and an enterprising businesswoman, Mrs Timveos ’ demise has robbed our Nation of a promising leader and staunch gender activist who earned and commanded respect across the national political divide.
Her rejoining the ruling ZANU PF Party, alongside several hundreds of erstwhile opposition leaders and activists, mirrored her daring, independent-minded politics and tenacious search for larger unity and consensual politics in our Nation.
We respect her immensely, and will forever cherish and remember her boldness in seeking to break the binary mould within which our politics have been cast, to the detriment of unity, consensus and cohesion in our Nation.
She thus leaves behind a salutary lesson of broad-minded politics to those in opposition, while exhorting those of us in the ruling Party to always strive for, and work towards building a broad political church in which all are welcome and accommodated.
On behalf of the ruling Zanu PF Party, Government, my Family, and on my behalf, I wish to express my deepest, heartfelt condolences to the TImveos Family on this, their saddest and so unexpected loss. May they find respite and comfort in the great esteem with which we all held her.
I have directed Government to weigh in by according the dear departed Comrade a State-assisted funeral.
May her dear soul rest in eternal peace.
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Lilian Timveos, a former politician in Zimbabwe, has died after being sick. She used to be in the opposition, then switched to ruling party. She was respected by many in the country. The President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, is sad about her death and has decided to give her a special funeral. Timveos was seen as a leader and activist for gender equality. She will be remembered for her efforts in uniting people from different political backgrounds.

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