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Zanu-PF Backs Mnangagwa Term Extension
1. Zanu-PF Backs Mnangagwa Term Extension

Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa said the party will use its upcoming annual conference in Mutare to endorse extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term from 2028 to 2030. The proposal, first adopted at the 2024 National People’s Conference, has sparked internal debate within the party. Mutsvangwa said members strongly support Mnangagwa’s leadership. The conference at Mutare Polytechnic, will bring together 4,000 delegates, including foreign representatives.

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Zanu-PF Conference Opens Amid Tensions
2. Zanu-PF Conference Opens Amid Tensions

Zanu-PF opened its annual conference in Mutare on October 13 amid internal debates over succession and corruption allegations. Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga presented a confidential dossier accusing business figures of misappropriating US$3.2 billion from state coffers and raised concerns about attempts to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure beyond 2028. The conference addresses governance priorities, national development plans, and party unity, with the presidency and named individuals yet to respond.

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Geza Calls for Mass Protests
3. Geza Calls for Mass Protests

War veteran Blessed “Bombshell” Geza, wanted by authorities on sedition charges, called on Zimbabweans to stage nationwide protests on October 17 against President Emmerson Mnangagwa and alleged state capture. In a video from an undisclosed location, Geza accused Mnangagwa and business allies of corruption and misappropriating US$7 billion in state resources. He urged citizens to mobilise during the Zanu-PF annual conference in Mutare. Analysts say the protest could heighten political tensions.

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Chiwenga Calls 2017 Takeover a Coup
4. Chiwenga Calls 2017 Takeover a Coup

Constantino Chiwenga has, for the first time, described the 2017 removal of Robert Mugabe as a coup in a confidential report dated September 17, 2025. Addressing Zanu-PF leaders, he said the military took “a bold and necessary step” to remove Mugabe. This contrasts with earlier military statements that described the operation as a “military-assisted transition.” The disclosure comes ahead of the party’s annual conference.

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Mutodi Removed as Budget Chair
5. Mutodi Removed as Budget Chair

Parliament removed Bikita South MP Energy Mutodi as chair of the Portfolio Committee on Budget, Finance and Investment Promotion after he alleged that Finance Ministry Secretary George Guvamatanga demanded kickbacks from ministries and contractors. Guvamatanga denied the claims, and Mutodi later retracted them and apologised. Speaker Jacob Mudenda confirmed the removal under Standing Order No. 19. Former finance minister Tendai Biti called the action unconstitutional, citing MPs’ constitutional right to hold the executive accountable.

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Sanctions Hit Zimbabwe Health Sector
6. Sanctions Hit Zimbabwe Health Sector

Deputy Health and Child Care Minister Slayman Kwidini told Parliament that Western sanctions contributed to the collapse of Zimbabwe’s pharmaceutical sector, affecting companies including Datlabs and Caps Pharmaceuticals. He said the government secured alternative international suppliers but noted risks of counterfeit medicines. US authorities maintain sanctions target individuals and institutions linked to human rights abuses or corruption. Proposed US legislation could repeal the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act.

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