WATCH LIVE as Gambakwe unpacks the developments in Zimbabwe and the formation of the M23 Zimbabwe political party.
Please watch the video above this post for more details.
Key points
- ZANU-PF’s Campaigning Without Elections: ZANU-PF is conducting large-scale national campaigns—visiting churches, communities, and launching business initiatives—despite there being no imminent election [01:47]. The speaker expresses alarm and confusion about ZANU-PF’s motives, emphasizing that the ruling party is mobilizing aggressively while the opposition is fragmented and inactive [02:09].
- Opposition Disarray: The speaker laments the lack of a coherent opposition, stating there is “confusion” and no effective challenge to ZANU-PF’s dominance [04:05]. He vows that this will change: starting in January, opposition groups will contest every election and challenge ZANU-PF at every turn, ensuring no contest goes unchallenged [03:21].
- New Opposition Structure: The group is finalizing a detailed, inclusive leadership structure and a formal invitation to Fadzayi Mahere to become the presidential candidate for the 2028 elections [04:35]. The proposed structure includes advisors, national chairs, and other key roles, drawing on figures associated with previous opposition movements (mentioning names like Gift Ostallos Siziba). The speaker explains the structure will be shared publicly for feedback before being finalized.
- Timeline and Party Building: The group has a roadmap aiming to have a registered party, constitution, and elected officials by the end of August [10:32], with national conferences and election preparations by December and January [10:56]. The goal is to build a “solid political party” that is transparent and financially empowered, able to compete at “international standard”.
- Unity and Mobilization: The speaker repeatedly stresses the need for unity among opposition forces, criticizing infighting among politicians, journalists, and even ordinary citizens [16:38]. The vision is to unite diverse opposition figures and supporters under one banner, focusing collective energy against ZANU-PF rather than each other.
- Political Change and Retiring ZANU-PF: The address is highly confrontational toward ZANU-PF, predicting that the ruling party will be “retired to their villages” and that the next election will be a shock. The group aims to win 75% of available political positions, framing the struggle as a turning point for Zimbabwe’s future [12:29].
- Role of Youth and New Leadership: The speaker highlights the importance of young people and new leadership, noting that Fadzayi Mahere (the proposed candidate) is relatively young and represents a break from the old guard [21:20]. The group wants to energize grassroots participation and contest every seat possible.
- Concrete Actions: The group is sending a formal, detailed invitation letter to Fadzayi Mahere (and other proposed leaders), outlining responsibilities, expectations, and a governance framework [05:51]. There is an open call for public feedback on the draft through a shared document, and a commitment to transparency and collective decision-making.
