Zanu-PF’s 22nd National People’s Conference in Mutare concluded with resolutions to strengthen economic growth, youth empowerment, and national unity under Vision 2030. Delegates endorsed measures to simplify fiscal policy, expand irrigation, and promote value addition. The conference reaffirmed support for extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s leadership, while calling for stronger grassroots mobilisation. Mnangagwa urged members to turn resolutions into action to drive industrialisation and rural development.

A leaked intelligence document alleged that a Belarusian-linked operative, codenamed BEDROCK, was contracted to target Zimbabwe’s Vice President Constantino Chiwenga. The report, marked “Top Secret,” claimed $100,000 was transferred through an offshore trust with Belarusian ties. The disclosure surfaced amid internal divisions within Zanu-PF over President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s succession. Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi recently accused Chiwenga of treason. Authorities in Zimbabwe, Belarus, and the US have not confirmed or commented on the document.

The government suspended all foreign travel and workshops for the country’s 92 local authorities to curb wasteful spending and improve service delivery. The directive, issued by Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe on Oct. 6, 2025, allowed only workshops related to strategic planning or budget review within council jurisdictions. Exceptions for fully funded trips required post-mission reports. The measure also tightened regulation of council vehicles and aimed to redirect resources toward essential services while enhancing accountability in local governance.