By A Correspondent

Tensions within Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu PF party continue to escalate, despite efforts to downplay the growing power struggle between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga.

The battle has reached a fever pitch as Chiwenga’s military supporters grow increasingly restless and impatient with Mnangagwa’s push for a controversial extension of his second term from 2028 to 2030.

While Mnangagwa’s political allies remain largely undeterred by the risks of direct confrontation, the stakes are rising.

The president’s backers appear determined to press ahead, unshaken by the mounting internal opposition. Chiwenga’s faction, backed by military figures, is now openly challenging Mnangagwa’s authority, creating a volatile situation within the party.

Lovemore Matuke, a key Mnangagwa ally and Zanu PF’s Secretary for Security in the Politburo as well as the new State Security Minister, made his position clear.

According to Zanu PF insiders, Matuke declared, “Our position is clear, the President is staying. No two ways about it.”

Matuke’s statement highlights the determination of Mnangagwa’s supporters, who show no signs of retreating despite the growing pressure from Chiwenga’s camp.

As the rivalry intensifies, the threat of an open confrontation within Zanu PF looms larger, with both factions preparing for a possible showdown.