{"id":164,"date":"2025-01-26T09:57:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-26T09:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mellisambavarira.com\/?p=164"},"modified":"2025-02-10T09:57:53","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T09:57:53","slug":"zimbabwes-power-struggle-is-history-repeating-itself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mellisambavarira.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/26\/zimbabwes-power-struggle-is-history-repeating-itself\/","title":{"rendered":"ZIMBABWE&#8217;S POWER STRUGGLE: IS HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Information Minister Jenfan Muswere has now joined the fight. He is standing with President Emmerson Mnangagwa. But Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is pushing back. War veterans are also attacking Mnangagwa and his close people. The government and business leaders who support Mnangagwa are feeling worried. They are shaken by what is happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fight is becoming more serious. Mnangagwa wants to stay in power until 2030. Some people call this a third term. Many do not like this idea. They also say there is too much nepotism. Leaders are giving jobs to their family members. There is also cronyism, where leaders only help their friends. Corruption is another big issue. Chiwenga does not agree with Mnangagwa\u2019s plans. This has made the situation worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People are now comparing this time to November 2017. That was when a coup happened. That coup removed former President Robert Mugabe. Some war veterans are saying Zimbabwe is moving towards another event like that. They believe things look just like they did before the last coup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now the battle is open. Muswere has stepped in to support Mnangagwa. He is speaking out against Chiwenga and the war veterans. Mnangagwa\u2019s allies are defending him. But the fight is growing bigger every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two sides in this battle. One side wants Mnangagwa to continue leading Zimbabwe. The other side, led by Chiwenga and the war veterans, does not want this. The fight is now public. People are choosing sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>War veterans have power in Zimbabwe. They helped free the country. They also played a big role in the past coup. Now, they are speaking out again. Many people are worried. They remember what happened in 2017. The tension is growing. People do not know what will happen next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chiwenga is also powerful. He was a key figure in the last coup. He helped remove Mugabe. Now, he is challenging Mnangagwa. He does not want Mnangagwa to stay in power until 2030. He also does not like the corruption. He believes the country is not being led well. Many war veterans agree with him. That is why they are now speaking out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The business world is also watching closely. Many business leaders have worked with Mnangagwa. They have benefited from his rule. But now, they are worried. If there is another big change, they may lose what they have. Some business leaders support Mnangagwa. Others are now silent. They do not want to lose their money or businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ordinary people are also paying attention. Many Zimbabweans are struggling. Life is hard. Prices are high. Jobs are few. People are tired of corruption. They do not trust the leaders. Some people think change is needed. Others fear another big fight for power will only make things worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The country is on edge. People remember what happened in 2017. They do not know what will happen next. The fight between Mnangagwa and Chiwenga is now serious. It is not just about them. It is about Zimbabwe\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If Mnangagwa stays in power, the fight may continue. If Chiwenga takes control, things may change. But no one knows how this will happen. The war veterans have spoken. They say Zimbabwe is moving towards another coup situation. This makes many people nervous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Muswere\u2019s support for Mnangagwa shows how deep the fight is. It is not just about one leader. It is about power, control, and the future of Zimbabwe. The days ahead will be very important. Everyone is watching to see what happens next.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Information Minister Jenfan Muswere has now joined the fight. 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