Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s public warning to Midlands Provincial Affairs Minister Owen Ncube has thrown Zimbabwe’s ruling party, Zanu-PF, into turmoil. The confrontation centered around the contentious “2030 agenda” – a plan to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term beyond constitutional limits. Chiwenga’s stern warning to Ncube, “You are hunting for me. What will happen when the hunter becomes the hunted?” has escalated tensions within the party.
This power struggle is further complicated by allegations of a plot to assassinate Chiwenga and claims that Mnangagwa doesn’t want Chiwenga as his successor. The tension between the two leaders is reportedly linked to internal Zanu PF power struggles, with Chiwenga’s camp accusing Mnangagwa’s administration of widespread corruption and economic mismanagement. Zimbabwe’s economic woes, including rampant unemployment, brain drain, and foreign aid struggles, add to the complexity of the situation.
The country’s power outages and grid instability have sparked concerns about national stability, with the industrial sector losing approximately $100 million each month due to power disruptions. The cat-and-mouse game between Chiwenga and Ncube reflects the deeper divisions within Zanu-PF, with speculation surrounding Chiwenga’s future and potential replacements, including businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei.
Key players in this drama include Chiwenga, Ncube, Mnangagwa, Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa, and war veteran Blessed Geza, a critic of Mnangagwa’s administration. As tensions escalate, Zimbabwe’s future hangs precariously in the balance, with the international community watching closely. The growing rift between Mnangagwa and Chiwenga raises questions about the future leadership of the party and the country
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