Zimbabwe: The Battle to Succeed Mugabe

Reports suggest that Vice President Joice Mujuru is well positioned to be the next president as Zanu-PF heads for its elective congress which will likely determine a possible successor to President Robert Mugabe. Emmerson Mnangagwa, long touted as a front-runner in the succession battle seems to be struggling, according SW Radio.
  • Zimbabwe:   Strife Hots Up in Ruling Party

    SW Radio, 4 November 2013

    The slow-burning crisis within the ruling ZANU PF party has all but burst out into the open following the hotly disputed provincial elections. Read more »

Introducing Zimbabwe's presidential candidate, Robert Mugabe.

  • Zimbabwe:   VP Mujuru Faction Leads in Elections

    Zimbabwe Standard, 3 November 2013

    THE faction loyal to Vice-President Joice Mujuru has taken an early lead in the battle for control of provinces in the on-going Zanu PF provincial elections, amid reports of dirty… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   'Zanu-PF Thrives On Chaos, Disorderliness'

    Zimbabwe Standard, 3 November 2013

    INTERNAL fights in Zanu PF, which are rearing their ugly heads during the on-going provincial elections, are a common phenomenon and do not signify a weakening of the party,… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   No Results As Chaos Mar Zanu-PF Elections

    New Zimbabwe, 1 November 2013

    DAGGERS are drawn against Zanu PF administration secretary Didymus Mutasa as the party's faction led by Justice minister and party secretary for legal affairs Emmerson Mnangagwa… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Zanu-PF Poll Chaos - Mugabe Must Reveal Plan

    Zimbabwe Independent, 1 November 2013

    THE seemingly endless battles between factions in Zanu PF as recently evidenced by the chaos that characterised the party's primary polls ahead of the July 31 plebiscite and the… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Knives Out for Mutasa

    Zimbabwe Independent, 1 November 2013

    Daggers are drawn against Zanu PF secretary for administration Didymus Mutasa as the party's faction led by Justice minister and party secretary for legal affairs Emmerson… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Mugabe to Read Riot Act . . as Infighting Threatens his Legacy

    Financial Gazette, 31 October 2013

    PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe is under pressure to rein in party factions tearing apart ZANU-PF's rule book in a bid to clear the way for their preferred candidates in the event that it… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Rigging Claims As Zanu-PF Poll Results Delayed

    New Zimbabwe, 28 October 2013

    RESULTS of the Zanu PF Midlands provincial elections would likely be announced on Thursday, the party's political commissar in the Women's League and politburo member, Olivia… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Gloves Off As Zanu-PF Factions Square Up

    Zimbabwe Independent, 25 October 2013

    AS jockeying within Zanu PF for influential provincial executive positions intensified this week accusations and counter-accusations of imposition of candidates, vote-buying and… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Zanu-PF Officials Battle for Provincial Posts

    Zimbabwe Standard, 20 October 2013

    THE battle to take over Zanu PF provincial executive positions is hotting up amid accusations and counter-accusations of vote buying and imposition of candidates by the various… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Fireworks Expected at Zanu-PF Provincial Polls

    Zimbabwe Independent, 18 October 2013

    SPARKS are set to fly in faction-riddled Zanu PF as rival camps strategically position themselves for the crucial October 26 provincial executive elections which will have a huge… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Vice-President Mujuru Under Threat

    Zimbabwe Standard, 6 October 2013

    BATTLE lines have been drawn as Zanu PF starts preparation for the restructuring of provinces and districts ahead of this year's party national people's conference to be held in… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Mugabe Heads Off Mujuru Power Bid

    Zimbabwe Independent, 6 September 2013

    ALMOST immediately after the recent general elections, consultations are underway in Zanu PF to hold an extraordinary congress at the end of the year in place of the expected… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Zanu-PF in Renewed Succession Battle

    Zimbabwe Independent, 6 September 2013

    INTERNICINE fights rocking Zanu PF are likely to deepen as known factions jostle to succeed President Robert Mugabe (89) in the aftermath of recent elections. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Zanu-PF Factions Fight Over Cabinet Posts

    Zimbabwe Standard, 25 August 2013

    FIGHTS within Zanu PF have turned nasty amid reports that the different factions in the party are lobbying for the control of certain key ministries in order to use them in the… Read more »

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