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Chiwenga Holds Military Ace as Mnangagwa Installs General Sibanda in ZANU-PF Politburo
President Mnangagwa’s appointment of army chief Valerio Sibanda to the Politburo is a high-stakes bid to counter Vice President Chiwenga’s military loyalties.
Justice Elizabeth Chiedza Gwaunza Appointed Zimbabwe's First Female Chief Justice After 46 Years
Zimbabwe’s judiciary breaks a male monopoly as Justice Elizabeth Chiedza Gwaunza takes the oath, but inherits a court system battered by political pressure and a backlog of 40,000 cases.
Mnangagwa Appoints General Sibanda to Politburo in Military Shake-Up
President Mnangagwa’s appointment of General PV Sibanda to ZANU-PF’s top body signals deepening military influence in Zimbabwean politics.
Chiwenga’s Singapore Sighting Reignites Succession Fears in Zimbabwe
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga was spotted in Singapore, reigniting speculation about his health and the fragile power balance in Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party.
Death of a ZIPRA veteran: The forgotten colonel and Zimbabwe’s military divide
Colonel Patron Khutshwekhaya, a ZIPRA liberation war veteran, died at 75 in a public hospital in Bulawayo. His passing exposes the systemic marginalisation of Matabeleland veterans within Zimbabwe’s army and the unresolved ethnic fractures that continue to shape the country’s security sector.
Zimbabwe VP Chiwenga Targeted in Alleged Assassination plot
Unverified reports claim another assassination attempt on Zimbabwe VP Chiwenga, with President Mnangagwa facing arrest. Analysts warn of escalating factional war.
Zanu PF in crisis as Chiwenga and Mohadi boycott key Politburo meeting
Vice Presidents Chiwenga and Mohadi snubbed a pivotal Politburo meeting, igniting fears of a power struggle that threatens Zimbabwe’s fragile stability and regional security.
Mnangagwa in ‘Panic Mode’ as Chiwenga’s Power Play Threatens ZANU-PF Coup
Zimbabwe’s President fears a military-backed challenge from VP Chiwenga, sources say, as economic collapse fuels factional war within ZANU-PF.
Allegations: Mnangagwa Escapes With Gold Bars Amid Military Strike Warnings
A video alleges Zimbabwe’s president fled with gold bars as military strikes loom, raising fears of state collapse and regional spillover.
Tagwirei to Replace Vice President Chiwenga Next Week
Businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei is set to replace Vice President Constantino Chiwenga as soon as next week, threatening ZANU-PF's fragile power balance and reshaping the country's political landscape.
Four Feared Dead After Zvishavane Mine Shaft Collapse
A mine shaft collapse at Sabi Vlei in Zvishavane late Thursday has left four artisanal miners feared dead, exposing the deadly toll of 's unregulated mining sector.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Assassination Attempt on Chiwenga and Sanyatwe Foiled
A military intelligence officer was arrested while allegedly en route to assassinate Vice President Chiwenga and General Sanyatwe.
Zanu PF Youth League Turns on Mnangagwa, Signals Shifting Power Dynamics
The Zanu PF Youth League has publicly distanced itself from President Mnangagwa, signaling a potential shift in Zimbabwe's volatile political landscape.
Chiwenga and Geza Signal Escalating Power Struggle in Zimbabwe
Political tensions mount in Zimbabwe as key figures signal a shift in the ruling administration, raising concerns across Southern Africa.
Botswana President Duma Boko Challenges Zimbabwe’s Leadership
Botswana President Duma Boko has issued a scathing critique of Zimbabwe’s leadership, demanding urgent action to address the nation's ongoing crises.