Masimirembwa’s Offices Bombed | ‘Team General’ Regalia Surfaces
There are escalating tensions within Zanu PF as ED pushes his 2030 Agenda while his deputy Chiwenga is eyeing 2028 presidency.
Masimirembwa’s Offices Bombed | ‘Team General' Regalia Surfaces
The business offices of Zanu PF Harare provincial chairperson Goodwills Masimirembwa were targeted in a petrol bomb attack, raising tensions within the ruling party as a succession battle intensifies between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga.
The incident occurred late Friday night, with unknown assailants throwing petrol bombs at Masimirembwa’s offices, causing significant damage to property.
The explosion left a trail of destruction, shattering windows and setting parts of the building on fire before the blaze was eventually brought under control.
Fortunately, no injuries have been reported in connection with the attack. Authorities are investigating the incident, though no arrests have been made as of now.
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Masimirembwa has been a prominent figure within Zanu PF’s Harare structures, making him a significant player in the party’s internal power dynamics.
Meanwhile…
A group portraying themselves as “Team General,” have produced thousands of T-shirts and caps bearing the Vice President’s image.
Masimirembwa’s Offices Bombed | ‘Team General' Regalia Surfaces
In a video shared online, the apparel, featuring Chiwenga in military fatigues with slogans like “Guveya General Bae” and the hashtag “#gudoguru,” has stirred controversy, particularly over its origins.
While ostensibly produced to rally support for Chiwenga at the upcoming conference, some insiders suggest that the printing may have been funded by Mnangagwa’s faction.
This claim has raised eyebrows among political analysts, with some interpreting it as a tactical move by Mnangagwa to undermine Chiwenga’s show of strength or possibly to monitor those within Zanu PF who openly align with the Vice President.
A senior Zanu PF official who spoke on condition of anonymity told Zimbabwe Mail that the situation in Bulawayo could become volatile.
“There are concerns that some of Chiwenga’s supporters might stage protests or use the T-shirts as a statement of allegiance during the conference. This has the potential to create scenes that could embarrass the leadership and give the impression of disunity,” the official said.
