By A Correspondent
In a startling incident over the weekend, Zanu PF youths clashed violently during a meeting in Midlands Province, underscoring the deepening factional battles within the ruling party.
Sources within the party have confirmed that the altercation took place on Saturday as party affiliates and youth members faced off amid rising tensions.
The discord comes at a time when Zanu PF is grappling with a fierce internal struggle between two factions. One faction is advocating for an extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term in office, seeking to bypass constitutional limits.
On the other side, another faction is fiercely resisting such maneuvers, further dividing the party.
According to Zanu PF sources, the violent clash occurred when party affiliates, who hold influence outside of the party’s official structures, engaged in physical confrontation with members who are aligned with the party’s established hierarchy.
“Zanu PF party structures are no longer supreme as Affiliates members attack Zanu PF Shurugwi Youth Affairs,” an insider revealed.
A particularly intense moment was captured when a woman from the Midlands, identified as Saru, reportedly shouted, “Tipe hembe yedu holding one Comrade,” referencing the alleged chaos at the gathering.
Sources suggest that Saru, a driver of a local kombi (minibus) in the constituency of Minister July Moyo, was involved in the skirmish.
The situation escalated further, with observers calling for intervention from senior party members.
“Boss Hon John Clever Paradza must read a riot act, Affiliates must respect party structures,” the Operation Restore Legacy Facebook page posted on Saturday, emphasizing the need for discipline and respect within the party.
This episode highlights the ongoing rifts within Zanu PF, where power struggles and factionalism continue to threaten the party’s unity. As internal conflicts rise, party officials are under increasing pressure to maintain control and ensure that the party’s structure remains intact.
The altercation serves as a stark reminder that Zanu PF’s internal conflicts are far from resolved, and the coming months may see further clashes as the factions continue their struggle for influence