ZIMBABWE ON THE BRINK AS MUSWERE JOINS THE BATTLE FOR MNANGAGWA

Information Minister Jenfan Muswere has now joined the fierce political battle shaking Zimbabwe’s ruling elite. He is openly defending President Emmerson Mnangagwa against growing attacks from Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and a restless group of war veterans. What once seemed like quiet whispers within ZANU PF has now exploded into a public fight for power. The cracks at the top are widening, and the whole country is beginning to feel the tremors.

At the center of this storm is Mnangagwa’s alleged ambition to remain in power until 2030 — a move many Zimbabweans are calling a third term bid. To some, it is a desperate attempt to cling to power. To others, it is the same old ZANU PF story of greed, nepotism, and corruption. The President’s circle is accused of promoting family members, rewarding friends, and enriching loyalists while the nation sinks deeper into poverty. Chiwenga, who helped bring Mnangagwa to power after the 2017 coup, is said to be furious about the direction the country has taken.

The parallels to November 2017 are too strong to ignore. That year, the military and war veterans turned against Robert Mugabe, leading to his dramatic removal. Now, some of the same players are hinting that history may be repeating itself. War veterans are warning that Zimbabwe is sliding toward another coup-like scenario. They say the conditions — corruption, infighting, and arrogance of those in power — are identical to those that led to Mugabe’s downfall.

Muswere’s move to publicly support Mnangagwa marks a new phase in the fight. It signals that the battle lines are now clearly drawn. On one side stands Mnangagwa, backed by his loyal ministers and business allies who have profited from his rule. On the other side are Chiwenga and the war veterans, who believe the revolution has been hijacked by opportunists. Each day, the political temperature rises, and the fear of another major power struggle grows.

War veterans are not ordinary critics. They carry immense influence in Zimbabwe’s politics. They fought for the country’s liberation, and their role in the 2017 coup proved their ability to shift the balance of power. Their current defiance worries Mnangagwa’s camp deeply. If the veterans side fully with Chiwenga, Mnangagwa’s hold on power could crumble faster than many expect.

The business community, too, is uneasy. Many of them have grown wealthy under Mnangagwa’s patronage. But uncertainty is bad for business, and the threat of a political showdown makes investors nervous. Some business leaders have chosen to stay silent, unsure of which side to back. They know that one wrong move could cost them their fortunes.

Meanwhile, ordinary Zimbabweans watch the drama unfold with a mix of anger and exhaustion. The economy is in ruins, prices keep rising, and jobs remain scarce. People are tired of leaders fighting for power instead of fixing the country. The promises made after Mugabe’s fall have turned to dust. For many citizens, it no longer matters who wins the fight — what matters is whether life will ever get better.

As tensions grow, Zimbabwe stands on a dangerous edge. The memory of 2017 haunts everyone. Chiwenga’s challenge to Mnangagwa could reshape the nation once again, but nobody knows what kind of change it will bring. War veterans warn that another coup may be coming, and their words carry weight. Muswere’s decision to enter the battlefield only confirms how divided the ruling party has become.

This is not just a political feud; it is a struggle over the soul and future of Zimbabwe. The coming months will determine whether the country moves toward renewal or sinks deeper into chaos. What is clear is that the fight is far from over — and everyone, from ministers to ordinary citizens, is now watching closely.