By A Correspondent | Harare, Zimbabwe – In a growing wave of violence within ZANU PF, Deputy Chairman for Harare Province, Ephraim Fundukwa, has claimed that his home was petrol-bombed early this morning. The shocking incident follows closely on the heels of an arson attack on the office of his superior, ZANU PF Chairman Goodwills Masimirembwa, just a day before.

Fundukwa made the announcement Monday, sparking fears of escalating internal conflict within Zimbabwe’s ruling party. The timing of these attacks coincides with mounting tensions surrounding President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s leadership ahead of the upcoming ZANU PF congress, which many speculate will be a pivotal moment for the party’s future.

The attack on Fundukwa’s home comes just as party insiders and heavyweights are rumored to be pushing for Mnangagwa’s exit, with the congress expected to decide on his successor. While Mnangagwa has downplayed the significance of the congress, referring to it as a routine conference, factions within the party view it as an “electric” event with high stakes.

No official statement has been issued by the ZANU PF leadership regarding the attacks, but there is growing concern that the violence may be tied to power struggles within the party. Fundukwa and Masimirembwa’s public support of Mnangagwa’s continuation as president has made them potential targets, as divisions deepen among ZANU PF factions.

Authorities are expected to launch investigations into the incidents, though no suspects have been named. As tensions rise ahead of the congress, these attacks may signal more unrest to come within the party. More details to follow.