Political Context and Aftermath
The ambush comes amid intensifying factional rivalries within ZANU PF ahead of the party’s elective congress scheduled for December. Chiwenga, a former army general who led the 2017 coup that ousted Robert Mugabe, is widely regarded as a leading contender to succeed President Emmerson Mnangagwa, 81, who has not publicly declared whether he will seek another term.
Chiwenga’s Masvingo rally drew a large crowd, and his speech focused on party unity and economic development. The Vice President’s schedule for the remainder of the week has not been publicly released. His office said he is resting and has no public engagements until further notice.
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