By Political Reporter — Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has warned President Emmerson Mnangagwa to rein in supporters attacking him, hinting that failure to do so could lead to another crisis akin to the 2017 coup that ousted President Mugabe.

This warning reportedly surfaced during a tense ZANU PF Central Committee meeting this week.

According to sources, Chiwenga expressed frustration over growing indiscipline within the party, which he said was fueling divisions.

An unnamed committee member shared, “Chiwenga emphasized unity and cautioned, ‘We don’t want to go back to 2017,’ leaving his words open to interpretation.”

President Mnangagwa, however, remained silent on the 2030 extension, reiterating the need for unity and discipline to achieve the party’s Vision 2030. Interestingly, the “ED2030” slogan was notably absent at the meeting.

ZANU PF Chair Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri also issued a strong warning against factionalism, pledging to tackle it head-on starting with Harare.

“Heads will roll,” she vowed, determined to restore party discipline.
The escalating tensions follow recent clashes, including a rebuke of Chiwenga by two senior officials close to Mnangagwa.

Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi dismissed reports of divisions, attributing them to media exaggeration, while Information Minister Jenfan Muswere downplayed the rivalry as social media fabrications.

Meanwhile, Mnangagwa’s allies, such as Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe, continue to endorse his Vision 2030, calling it “divinely guided.” This stance has angered Chiwenga’s camp, who accuse Mnangagwa of reneging on a 2017 pact to eventually pass power to Chiwenga.

The intensifying factional struggle comes amid Zimbabwe’s worsening economic crisis, sparking fears that the infighting could destabilize ZANU PF and further alienate the public amidst rising inflation and unemployment.