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President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s nephew and former MP Pearson Mbalekwa (pictured) has spoken about his expulsion from Zanu PF over his opposition to his uncle's contentious bid to extend his tenure by two years from 2028 to 2030.
Following two Zanu PF resolutions to extend Mnangagwa’s rule by two more years, government initiated constitutional amendments ushering a raft of political, electoral and governance architecture changes to facilitate his 2030 term elongation, among other things.
Government says it is making the changes to ensure political stability, end electoral toxicity and secure development projects, but opposition and civil society have rejected that as unconstitutional.
Mbalekwa joined the movement opposing the constitutional amendments and Mnangagwa’s plan.
This landed him in trouble. He was initially accused of breaking ranks in December 2024, suspended from ruling party activities and summoned to a disciplinary hearing in February last year.
Eventually Mbalekwa was expelled from Zanu PF yesterday.
Mbalekwa told The NewsHawks:
"I haven't received the letter of expulsion yet, I just saw some reports on social media. It has been long coming. They have been on my neck for a long time. I was charged two years for refusing to support the 2030 agenda.
I have never supported 2030, I still don't and will never do so under any circumstances.
It's unconstitutional and it's only meant to benefit a few. It doesn't benefit the ordinary people, just a small clique, Zviganandas, around the President.
If it does benefit the people as they claim, then let's take it to the people for approval through a referendum.
The truth is that the 2030 agenda is unconstitutional, illegal and only benefits corrupt criminal elements around the President."
Mbalekwa, who has a military and intelligence background, was until 2023 close to Mnangagwa, having worked with him for 43 years.
They are relatives and lived together in Zambia during the liberation struggle when Mbalekwa worked in the Zambian army.
They then worked together when Mnangagwa was State Security minister between 1980 and 1988, while he was at the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) where he spent over a decade.
Mbalekwa also worked at Zimbabwe's diplomatic missions, including in Kenya and Mozambique.
From CIO and foreign missions, Mbalekwa joined politics and became an MP for Zvishavane and Zanu PF Central Committee member.
During the Tsholotsho Declaration political storm at the height of the latw former president Robert Mugabe's succession battle, Mbalekwa firmly stood with Mnangagwa and was prepared to join him when he wanted form a breakaway political party, UPM.
After the Tsholotsho Declaration political turmoil and its aftermath characterised by political purges, Mbalekwa resigned from Zanu PF in 2005 in protest against Operation Murambatsvina (Drive Out Trash), calling government’s mass demolition of urban shacks campaign "callous and inhumane."
He was subsequently regarded as expelled after demanding Mugabe step down.
Mbalekwa then joined the main then opposition MDC-T party in 2007 and rose to become its National Chief Security Advisor to its founding leader Morgan Tsvangirai.
Mbalekwa resigned from the MDC-T in 2013, citing deep-seated distrust from opposition officials who questioned his true loyalties given his CIO background.
Following the November 2017 military coup that brought his uncle, Mnangagwa, to power, he rejoined Zanu PF.
Mbalekwa was appointed private security adviser to Mnangagwa.
He was also appointed head of investigations for the Special Anti-Corruption Unit in the President's office, but later resigned, accusing government officials of protecting politically connected corrupt individuals from prosecution.
From there it was downhill until his last meeting with Mnangagwa in May 2023 when they last met and spoke.
After that Mbalekwa opposed Mnangagwa’s 2030 agenda, leading to his suspension, disciplinary process and eventual expulsion.
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A FAMILY has been searching for a woman, who disappeared as a child, for TWENTY years now.
The relatives are appealing to members of the public for help in locating Sindisiwe Ndlovu.
She is believed to be around 28 or 29 years-old now.
https://t.co/srJpufTHes
THE WEDDING THAT REVEALS…
That ‘wedding’ guest list is not merely a list of invitees; it is a roll call of the few who continue to plunder the nation’s wealth and resources for their own benefit. The obscene display of looted wealth stinks to high heaven.
It stands in painful contrast to the widespread poverty endured by us ordinary citizens.:.seen in collapsing healthcare, a struggling education system, eroded savings and pensions, paltry salaries, and decaying infrastructure.
At a time when millions are suffering, such extravagance exposes the deep inequality and moral decay at the heart of our society.
This should serve as a wake-up call for all of us to say: enough is enough. We must stop this nonsense #CAB3 and demand a new leadership with a citizens mandate that serves the all rather than a privileged few. State capture is the worst form of treason! #WeTheCitizens
#JavaBrothersInDamageControlBidBut
The Java Brothers, Pastor Batsirai Java, known as Apostle B Java; founder of ABJ Ministries and Tabernacle of Grace Church, and his brother Pastor Passion Java (born Panganai Java), a flamboyant preacher close to President Emmerson Mnangagwa who founded Kingdom Embassy Church and music label Passion Java Records, are caught in a storm of controversy after an audio exposing billionaire tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei's business and political plans, including becoming President, went viral.
Tagwirei is labelled Cecil John Rhodes in the audio, referring to his relentless wealth accumulation, which some characterise as looting of state and public resources.
The two brothers say they are not involved, but some members of the public are not convinced at all.
The NewsHawks knows who was involved in the audio and has confirmed it, but cannot name the interlocutors, at least for now, for professional reasons.
ZANU PF Second Secretary and Vice President Gen (Rtd) Dr. C.D.G.N Chiwenga following proceedings at the 393rd Ordinary Session of the Politburo at the ZANU PF Headquarters.
Imagine a Unity Cup in Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ghana or Jamaica packed stadiums, road trips, local tourism booming, vendors making money, hotels full, transport operators busy, local artists performing and real football atmosphere.
Instead, the tournament is taken outside Africa .
REGIMOND MATHAMBO (or "Matambo") is Kuda Tagwirei's real name. Pals he grew up with, speaking pure siNdebele, in Shurugwi call him Regi. He became Tagwirei at #CBZ; setup Sakunda for murky deals & the rest is history. After US & UK sanctions he's back to MATHAMBO, for some deals!
🇿🇼 trains around 360 doctors every year, yet the doctor to patient ratio remains very low?
That tells you the crisis is not about training people, but about keeping them.
Poor salaries and working conditions push these professionals out of the country!
WATCH | Video of Hardrock FC fans storming the pitch and attacking Dynamos FC supporters at Chahwanda Stadium, resulting in the abandonment of the @CastleLagerPSL match.
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We spoke to Hon. @energymutodi Mutodi over the Monavale wetland issue and the proposed takeover, but he referred all questions to the Government Chief Whip. Why is everyone passing the responsibility when Zimbabwe’s wetlands are under threat? @DougColtart
Man On The Run After Alleged US$34,000 Fraud
A Zimbabwean couple has gone public with allegations of a US$34,000 land scam involving a man identified as Artwell Kashiri, claiming they were sold residential stands that allegedly did not belong to him
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police has appealed to members of the public for information that could lead to the arrest of Hazel Silibaziso Mafu, the director of Hezy Motors Logistics Private Limited
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Breaking: Tagwirei and Three Others Arrested for in Masvingo
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of four suspects linked to a series....
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“She Wants What She Did not Earn” — Chivayo Hits Out at Sonja
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has accused his ex-wife, Sonja, of attempting to claim assets he says were acquired after their divorce.
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https://t.co/OghDRcRUeY