Zanu PF’s familiar script and the illusion of dissent
ON the face of it, presidential investment adviser Paul Tungwarara appears to be skating on thin ice.
By Newsday
Jan. 31, 2026
Tungwarara faces political isolation
A senior party official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Tungwarara has “multiple corruption-related dockets” pending, with cases dating back to at least 2016.
By Staff Reporter
Jan. 30, 2026
Farmers cry foul over US$700 fees for land surveys
Tycoon and Zanu PF central committee member, Kudakwashe Tagwirei, is the chairperson of the Land Tenure Implementation Committee.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Jan. 25, 2026
Tungwarara, Tagwirei feud splits Zanu PF
Tungwarara launched another attack on Tagwirei in Nyanga a fortnight ago, accusing him of being too ambitious and trying to monopolise Mnangagwa.
By Staff Reporter
Jan. 25, 2026
Tagwirei’s loyalists accused of using bus tours to launch campaign
Businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei’s backers in Zanu PF are accused of launching his presidential bid using the cover of a mobilisation campaign that involves bus tours across the country.
By Staff Reporter
Jan. 23, 2026
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Tungwarara warned over utterances
The deputy commissar suggested that Tungwarara’s growing visibility within local politics can be linked to waning investor confidence in his work abroad.
By Staff Reporter
Jan. 19, 2026
Tagwirei disavows circulating campaigns
The public relations office also indicated that Tagwirei reserves the right to take appropriate action against any individuals or entities misusing his name.
By Staff Reporter
Jan. 16, 2026
Tagwirei ‘HE’ title sends tongues wagging
Critics argued that Mlalazi’s post confirmed long- held suspicions that Tagwirei was harbouring presidential ambitions, claims he has neither publicly confirmed nor denied..
By Miriam Mangwaya
Jan. 11, 2026
Moneybags seen dictating Mnangagwa succession
Mnangagwa’s deputy Constantino Chiwenga is seen as a front-runner to succeed Mnangagwa, but reports indicate that Tagwirei is emerging as a dark-horse.
By Nqobani Ndlovu and Brent Shamu
Jan. 11, 2026
