By Political Reporter-The Zanu PF Harare provincial structures are embroiled in a fierce internal power struggle, fueled by the ongoing rivalry between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga.

Tensions have escalated, with top party officials trading barbs on social media in a display of deepening factionalism within the ruling party.

The latest outbreak of hostilities became evident during a heated Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) meeting held yesterday.

Party Political Commissar Munyaradzi Machacha issued a plea for order, highlighting concerns over the primary elections and the escalating use of social media for personal attacks and factional posturing.

“Interpersonal relations among party members were discussed to ensure harmony within the province, especially among the leadership,” Machacha stated, emphasizing the need for unity to bolster the province’s effectiveness and potential to challenge the opposition in future elections.

However, the sources reveal that this call for “unity” masks deeper fractures driven by competing loyalties to Mnangagwa and Chiwenga, whose camps are reportedly vying for influence.

Machacha also expressed concern about the misuse of social media by party members, who have increasingly resorted to public outbursts and name-dropping as part of their factional conflicts.

“We have warned all cadres that disciplinary measures will be taken against anyone who continues using abusive language and engaging in name-dropping on social media,” he said, aiming to curb the damaging public spectacle of Zanu PF’s internal discord.

Efforts to strengthen party structures, including the ongoing restructuring of cells and villages, were also discussed during the PCC meeting.

Yet, the presence of high-ranking officials like Secretary for Legal Affairs Patrick Chinamasa, Secretary for Security Lovemore Matuke, Deputy Secretary for Security Tendai Chirau, and others underscored the gravity of the factional tensions that continue to simmer beneath the surface.