A faction of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has dismissed claims that its leadership has been co-opted by Zanu PF, reiterating its commitment to holding Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government accountable.
Speaking at a press conference in Harare on Tuesday, faction leader Andreas Mathibela refuted reports alleging that he and other executives received vehicles from a Zanu PF-linked benefactor in exchange for political silence.
“The roadmap has not changed,” said Mathibela. “We have stood firmly on the issues surrounding the state of our economy and the root causes of the national crisis. We remain committed to addressing those.”
He added, “Unfortunately, we are confronting individuals who have amassed obscene wealth. We fight them with nothing but our willpower and our conscience.”
The allegations of accepting gifts have stirred tension within the faction, with internal calls for Mathibela’s removal amid accusations of betrayal.
He emphasized that their activism was not about personal gain, but about representing the voice of ordinary Zimbabweans suffering under the weight of economic decline.
