Gambakwe discusses a variety of topics in the video, including the arrest of a Zimbabwe Coup Announcer policeman, Simbarashe Mandizvidza, the funeral of Joseph Mutangadura, and the M31 program for the upcoming elections in Zimbabwe.
Key points include:
- Arrest of policeman: Simbarashe Mandizvidza, a policeman who announced a “takeover,” has been denied bail and will be in court on September 5th [01:36].
- Funeral: The funeral service for Joseph Mutangadura is underway with high security, and more details will be available the next day [04:13]. The ZANU-PF political party has distanced itself from the deceased due to an ongoing murder investigation [05:48].
- 2028 Elections: The M31 program aims to help the opposition win the 2028 elections, and Gambakwe identified Advocate Fazayi Mahere as a suitable candidate to unite the opposition [07:03].
- Economy: Gambakwe believes current investments are insufficient and advocates for a large investment to fix the economy [10:01].
- Vision for Zimbabwe: He envisions a tourism-based economy, 1,000 new hotels, a connected rail system, 1 million people brought in to work, and 160 new towns [18:58].
Simbarashe Mandizvidza, a police officer in Zimbabwe, recently made headlines after posting viral videos in which he claimed to have taken command of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and issued a directive demanding all Chinese nationals leave the country within 48 hours. This extraordinary and unauthorized declaration also included the temporary disbandment of the ZRP’s Traffic section. Mandizvidza recorded these videos from his official residence at the ZRP Hatfield Police Camp using a Canon 250D camera. The content of the videos was seen as an attempt to spread false information, cause disaffection within the police force, and inflict psychological and economic harm, particularly targeting foreign nationals and investors.
Following these events, Mandizvidza faced several charges: transmitting false information with intent to cause harm, breaching the Road Traffic Act, causing disaffection among police or defense forces, and fraudulently procuring a police vehicle. He allegedly falsely claimed to have been authorized by superiors to use a police Ford Ranger, which was later recovered after he drove it to Waerera village in Bindura.
On August 21, 2025, Harare magistrate Vakayi Chikwekwe denied Mandizvidza’s bail application, citing him as a flight risk and likely to interfere with witnesses. As a result, Mandizvidza remains in custody, with his case remanded for further hearings scheduled for September 5, 2025.
The saga surrounding Mandizvidza has sparked considerable public debate about police conduct, accountability, and the implications of his video declarations on national security and diplomatic relations, especially concerning Chinese investment in Zimbabwe. His claims and actions have been widely condemned by authorities, who maintain that the true leadership of the ZRP remains intact and undisputed.
This incident underscores the delicate balance between security forces’ discipline and the broader socio-political environment in Zimbabwe, where misinformation can have far-reaching consequences. The ongoing legal proceedings against Mandizvidza will likely be closely watched as a measure of how the state handles challenges to its authority from within its own security ranks.
