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Blocking Chiwenga, Mnangagwa pushes Tagwirei into ZANU-PF policy role

Rejecting calls for his exit, the President is lining up his closest business ally for a top political role

The anticipated resignation of the Second Vice-President Kembo Mohadi presents President Emmerson Mnangagwa with a chance to consolidate his power base as dissent grows. The First Vice-President General (retired) Constantino Chiwenga, who is now openly challenging the ruling clique around Mnangagwa’s family, is expected to remain in place for now.

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