- Tendai Biti launches scathing verbal attack on ruling party.
- Describes Zanu PF as ‘murderers and fascists’ in viral speech.
- Condemns recent wave of abductions and political arrests.
- Calls for urgent international intervention to save democracy.
Former Finance Minister and opposition heavyweight Tendai Biti has unleashed a fiery condemnation of the ruling Zanu PF party, labeling them ‘murderers and fascists’ in a speech that has set social media ablaze. speaking at a human rights gathering, Biti did not mince his words, directly accusing the Mnangagwa administration of orchestrating a systematic campaign of terror against dissenters.
Biti’s outburst follows a series of reported abductions and the detention of opposition activists over the past week. He argued that the current regime has surpassed the brutality of the Mugabe era, describing the country as a ‘militarized dealership’ rather than a republic. His rhetoric reflects the growing frustration within the opposition as the political space continues to shrink.
Zanu PF spokespersons have dismissed Biti’s claims as ‘madness’ and ‘attention-seeking’, threatening legal action for defamation. However, the resonance of Biti’s words among the struggling populace suggests a deepening anger that could spill over into civil unrest.
Timeline
- Dec 5, 2025: Reports surface of new opposition arrests.
- Dec 6, 2025: Tendai Biti delivers speech labeling Zanu PF ‘fascists’.
- Dec 7, 2025: Video of the speech goes viral on WhatsApp and X.
Key Players
- Tendai Biti: Former Finance Minister and vocal opposition leader.
- Zanu PF: The ruling party accused of fascism.
- Nelson Chamisa: Opposition leader (referenced in context of struggle).
