Terrence Mawawa

A senior Zanu PF official has conceded that factional divisions have weakened the ruling party.

Speaking in Masvingo at the weekend Zanu PF Provincial Chairperson Ezra Chadzamira said the ruling party had lost key members due to factional battles.

Chadzamira cited veteran politician Dzikamai Mavhaire, former Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi and former Governor Kudakwashe Bhasikiti as some of the senior party members who were driven out of the party as a result of relentless factional battles.

“We have been affected by factional battles as a province.Some senior party members were driven out of the party because of infighting and bickering.

However we are rebuilding our structures in preparation for the coming elections,” said Chadzamira.

“It is not good for us to lose key members and we hope to avoid such situations before the elections,” said Chadzamira.