Munacho Gwamanda-Zanu PF has called for an emergency Politburo meeting scheduled for Wednesday at the party headquarters amid growing tensions and speculation of an internal power struggle.
The official notice, signed by the party’s spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa, does not disclose the agenda of the meeting, but sources within the ruling party suggest it is linked to the latest wave of political instabilityThe emergency gathering comes just days after military tanks were spotted in the streets of Harare, fueling fears of another coup attempt similar to the 2017 military intervention that ousted the late Robert Mugabe and paved the way for Emmerson Mnangagwa to assume power.
While the government has remained silent on the matter, security insiders claim that sections of the military are growing increasingly restless over the deepening factional battles within the ruling partyThe meeting is expected to expose deepening divisions within ZANU PF, with tensions between Mnangagwa and his ambitious deputy, Chiwenga, reaching boiling point.
Over the past year, Mnangagwa has strategically purged military-aligned officials from key government positions, a move interpreted as an attempt to weaken Chiwenga’s grip on the security sector.
However, Chiwenga’s camp, which includes powerful figures in the military and warHowever, Chiwenga’s camp, which includes powerful figures in the military and war veterans, has reportedly been mobilizing support, setting the stage for a potential showdown ahead of the 2028 elections.
