Factional wars rock Zanu PF in Mash West

Mnangagwa sucked into Zanu PF succession battles

HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa was drawn into Zanu PF’s intensifying factional battles on Saturday after he intervened to stop an event in Manicaland at which his investment adviser Paul Tungwarara was scheduled to speak. Tungwarara, a close ally of Zanu PF politburo member and party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa, has angered supporters of petroleum tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei after previously describing him as unfit to be president …

Factional wars rock Zanu PF in Mash West

Source: Factional wars rock Zanu PF in Mash West -Newsday Zimbabwe INFIGHTING within Zanu PF continues to haunt Mashonaland West, with fresh turmoil erupting following controversial changes to the provincial executive allegedly imposed by chairperson Mary Mliswa-Chikoka. The reshuffle, carried out yesterday and expected to be endorsed by the provincial co-ordinating committee (PCC), has been condemned by some party members as unconstitutional, p…

Zanu PF Factional Wars Explode Over Tungwarara, Tagwirei

A political scandal has erupted within Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu PF party, reportedly involving businessman Mike Chimombe Tungwarara and mogul Kuda Tagwirei. The dispute allegedly stems from maneuvers related to the firing of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga. Tungwarara’s business dealings, including a controversial US$1.2 billion borehole project and river rehabilitation contracts, are under intense scrutiny. Allegations of corruption, ineffici…