WATCH LIVE as Gambakwe summarizes and analyzes accusations made by politician Temba Mliswa, who alleges that the power outage during President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament was an act of sabotage orchestrated by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s wife, Minnie Chiwenga.
Here is a summary of the main points discussed:
Allegations Against Minnie Chiwenga (from Temba Mliswa)
- Act of Sabotage: Mliswa claims Minnie Chiwenga was responsible for switching off the power at Parliament during President Mnangagwa’s speech [01:14], suggesting this was an intentional act of sabotage [07:23], [08:51].
- Parallel Intelligence Structure: Mliswa asserts that Minnie Chiwenga is part of the military intelligence (MID) [04:46] and is running a “parallel intelligence structure” [05:06], which is involved in “black ops” such as the power switch-off [09:26], [13:02].
- Conflict of Interest: He argues that she is serving the political interests of her husband, who is “eager to be the president of the country” [05:00], and that her position compromises national security [05:36]. Mliswa suggests she should be retired from office to do charity work [06:01].
- Leaking Information: Mliswa also accuses her parallel structure of leaking his passport and boarding card on social media [05:14], [09:34].
Broader Context of Sabotage
- Scapegoating: Mliswa argues that the suspension of the ZESA managing director is a case of scapegoating [02:39], [06:42]. He believes the failure is systemic and that the Minister of Energy, the permanent secretary, and the country’s security sector should also be held accountable for the lack of preparedness [03:01], [06:50].
Gambakwe’s Analysis
- Political Battle: Gambakwe views the public accusation as a major development in the ongoing political feud between Mnangagwa and Chiwenga, stating their relationship “cannot be solved” [12:43].
- Strategy to Isolate: He suggests that the continued, escalating attacks on Minnie Chiwenga are part of a strategy by Mnangagwa’s camp to “split” the Chiwengas and destabilize the Vice President [12:11], [13:24].
- Mnangagwa’s Reaction: Gambakwe criticizes President Mnangagwa for continuing his speech in the dark, calling the decision dangerous and a “very very big mistake” in terms of disaster recovery, rather than an act of bravery [11:18].
- Military Implications: He stresses that the accusation of running a parallel intelligence structure is an “operational issue” and a serious military state security issue that the army commanders will be forced to act on [13:09].
SUMMARY:
- The Vice President’s Wife and MID: The speaker alleges that the wife of the Vice President is part of the intelligence of the army (MID) and is running a “parallel structure.” He claims she has an interest in her husband becoming president.
- Conflict of Interest: He suggests that if her husband were to become president, he would serve his own interests, not the country’s.
- Leak of Personal Information: The speaker claims that the exposure of his passport and boarding card on social media by “Ali Naka” came through her, implying she is misusing her position.
- Military Intelligence Commander: He states that the Commander of MID, Major General Thomas Moyo, does not tolerate her but can’t act against the parallel structure she runs.
- Call for Action: He urges that the president be briefed about this, that measures be taken, and that the situation is a “sabotage.” He asks why it is taking so long to “retire” her and for her to carry on with “charity work.”
- Energy Minister and MD Suspension: He mentions that the managing director, Gurupira, who was suspended, is a “scapegoat,” and that the Minister of Energy must also answer for not acting on prior briefings. This seems to be in reference to an unstated event where the President’s safety was compromised.
- Praise for the President: The speech ends by commending the President for being a “guru in security” who “will never panic” and for having handled a situation (likely a power cut or security threat) where “the place became dark.” However, he cautions the President to stop being “kind to people who are pushing for your downfall.”
