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Zanu PF at War: ‘Presidential Mafia’ Threatens VP Chiwenga in Explosive Power Struggle
A shadowy faction inside Zanu PF has openly threatened Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, signalling a violent turn in Zimbabwe’s ruling party succession battle.
Inside the paid youth mob attack on Zimbabwe’s VP Chiwenga
Exclusive investigation reveals how a faction within ZANU-PF orchestrated a violent ambush on Vice President Constantino Chiwenga in Murewa, exposing a widening succession war with regional consequences.
VP Chiwenga In Hiding After Death Threats, Alarm Spreads
’s Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is reported to be in hiding after death threats, intensifying fears of factional violence and exposing the state’s failure to protect senior officials.
Zimbabwe Vice President Chiwenga Faces Alleged Death Threats
Zimbabwean Vice President Constantino Chiwenga reportedly faces death threats amid escalating political tensions over a potential third term for the President.
Tagwirei to replace Chiwenga? Zimbabwe succession fight turns lethal
Claims that Kuda Tagwirei will replace Vice President Constantino Chiwenga expose a widening ZANU-PF power struggle—one now entangled with corruption narratives, party machinery, and international sanctions that could reshape ’s political trajectory.
Team Pachedu alleges plot to remove VP Chiwenga; Tagwirei poised
Team Pachedu alleges ZANU–PF provincial structures are being mobilised to oust Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and clear a path for businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei to become Zimbabwe’s next Vice President.
South Africa orders immediate deportation of Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe after R600,000 fine
A South African court fined Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe R600,000 and ordered his immediate deportation, while sentencing his cousin, Tobias Matonhodze, to an effective three years in prison for attempted murder, illegal firearm possession, and obstructing justice.
Hardliners push for Chiwenga exit as Tagwirei succession talk heats
Hardliners inside ’s ruling party are moving to convert a leadership dispute into a party decision, preparing provincial endorsements that could pave the way for Kuda Tagwirei’s succession.
Mnangagwa Promotes Nine ZNA Majors to Lieutenant Colonels
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has promoted nine Zimbabwe National Army officers from Major to Lieutenant Colonel, tightening command authority at a rank that shapes operational decisions and internal security outcomes.
VP CHIWENGA FIRED FROM GOVERNMENT: Zimbabwe’s Power Shockwave
A viral claim that Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has been fired has not been confirmed by any official government action. The unverified rumor is already reshaping political risk calculations and intensifying factional pressure inside.
Two minors killed in Mukumbura gas cylinder explosion
An 11-year-old and a six-year-old died after a gas cylinder explosion sparked a fire at Mukumbura Border Post in Mashonaland Central on Saturday morning.
Themba Mliswa demands VP Constantino Chiwenga resign after sermon framed as political signal
Themba Mliswa escalated ’s succession and constitutional fight by publicly calling on Vice President Constantino Chiwenga to resign, alleging his religious messaging is a coded attack on President Emmerson Mnangagwa and a bid to position himself as an internal alternative.
Masvingo Province Demands VP Chiwenga Be Sacked, Escalating Zimbabwe’s Succession Fight
Masvingo ZANU PF structures have publicly rejected Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and demanded his removal, intensifying a succession battle that could reshape power, security influence, and patronage networks across.
Chiwenga warns Mnangagwa: ‘Extra years are not always a blessing’
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga invokes the biblical story of King Hezekiah to warn President Emmerson Mnangagwa that extending time in power can deepen vulnerability and prolong conflict.
Trump Assassination Attempt Foiled at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
A gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C., targeting Trump administration officials before Secret Service stopped him. One agent was shot during the confrontation.
Military Vows: Chiwenga Positioned as ZANU PF Successor for 2028
Military figures signal Constantino Chiwenga as the next ZANU PF leader, setting the stage for Zimbabwe’s 2028 elections amid political uncertainty.
Jonathan Moyo Accused of Orchestrating Mnangagwa's Political Downfall
Political analyst Jonathan Moyo is accused of manipulating constitutional processes to engineer the downfall of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Gunman Opens Fire Outside White House Correspondents’ Dinner; Trump Evacuated as Suspect Taken Into Custody
Shots were fired outside the Washington Hilton ballroom during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, prompting an immediate Secret Service evacuation of President Donald Trump and the cancellation of the event as investigators moved to secure the scene and detain a suspect.
Man Accused of Burning Rival’s Shops on GSA Road
A man accused of torching a rival’s premises on GSA Road after a jealousy-fuelled relationship dispute burned a woodwork shop, an aluminum shop and a bar to ashes, leaving traders with immediate losses and raising fears that personal violence is spilling into public commerce.
Chiwenga WINS: Mnangagwa's PLOT to Arrest Army Generals
A political earthquake hits Zimbabwe as reports emerge of a power struggle between President Mnangagwa and army generals.
Chiwenga Poised to Lead Zimbabwe Amid Political Turmoil
Retired General Constantino Chiwenga is being positioned as the next president of Zimbabwe, as calls for regime change intensify across the nation.
The Nyadzonya Massacre: A Survivor’s Account of Brutality and Betrayal
A survivor of the 1976 Nyadzonya Massacre recounts the horrors of the Rhodesian attack, highlighting the enduring trauma of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle.
Themba Mliswa calls for the arrest of VP Chiwenga
A hard warning has been issued against factional power-brokering around Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, warning that building a secondary centre of authority inside the ruling coalition risks institutional breakdown and regional destabilisation.
Mnangagwa Reportedly Planning Arrests of Top Zimbabwe Military Generals
Reports emerge of a potential purge within Zimbabwe's military leadership as Mnangagwa allegedly targets generals over alleged anti-government plots.