HARARE — A deepening power struggle between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his deputy, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, has reached a dangerous flashpoint, with new allegations that the president’s son could soon be stripped of his military career. The brewing confrontation threatens not only the ruling ZANU-PF party but also the fragile stability of southern Africa, as Zimbabwe teeters on the edge of a new political crisis.
The Fractured House of ZANU-PF
ZANU-PF has been riven by factional infighting since the ouster of Robert Mugabe in 2017. Mnangagwa, once seen as an ally of the military, has faced growing pressure from a faction loyal to Chiwenga, a former army general who led the coup that brought Mnangagwa to power. Political analysts warn that the rift is now out in the open, with both leaders maneuvering to control key party structures and state institutions.
