📰 WATCH LIVE: Mnangagwa Advisor Paul Tungwarara Kicked Out of ZANU-PF Central Committee
A number of key political and social developments across Africa were discussed, focusing heavily on Zimbabwean and South African politics, including the removal of a Presidential Advisor from ZANU-PF’s Central Committee, updates on corruption scandals, and major international news.
Key Stories
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Paul Tungwarara Removed from ZANU-PF Central Committee: Advisor to President Mnangagwa, Paul Tungwarara, was reportedly removed from the ZANU-PF Central Committee list due to being deemed ineligible to represent Chipinge and for alleged “vote buying” through donations.
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Mnangagwa and Chiwenga Relationship Fixed: The relationship between President Mnangagwa and Vice President Chiwenga is reported to be repaired, with the two appearing together at an Innovation Event.
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Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission Clears Wicknell Chivayo: ZACC Chairman Michael Reza stated that Wicknell Chivayo is “not corrupt” and not involved in a fraud case concerning the Presidential Goat Scheme, claiming a lack of a contract linking him to ZEC.
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Corruption Scandal Hits South African Universities: A massive R600 million corruption scandal has been exposed at Sefako Makgatho University of Health Sciences (SMU), implicating the Council Chairperson, the CFO, and the Vice Chancellor, along with the reported leaking of matric exam papers.
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Zimbabwe Republic Police Dismisses Senior Officer: The ZRP has dismissed a senior officer, Man-Di-Dziva, for having announced what was described as a coup earlier in the year.
In-Depth Analysis
The major political narrative in Zimbabwe is the reported mending of the relationship between President Mnangagwa and Vice President Chiwenga, who were observed traveling together to an Innovation Event. The host expressed hope that this newfound unity will lead to a more productive 2026, free from the internal conflicts that allegedly plagued 2025. This development comes alongside the surprising removal of Paul Tungwarara, an advisor to Mnangagwa, from the ZANU-PF Central Committee, a decision reportedly attributed to his lack of local ties to Chipinge and allegations of “vote buying.” The focus on eliminating internal strife and corruption appears to be an emerging theme for the ruling party, with the ban on monetary donations for political positions being a critical new policy.
Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) made a significant announcement regarding businessman Wicknell Chivayo, with its chairman publicly clearing him of corruption charges related to the Presidential Goat Scheme. Reza stated that ZEC (Zimbabwe Electoral Commission) confirmed no business was conducted with Chivayo. However, the speaker highlighted that this statement stands against an existing ZANU-PF dossier that allegedly implicates Chivayo in the same scandal, putting ZACC’s reputation on the line. The discussion also referenced an ongoing investigation into a $1 billion money transfer from Zimbabwe to South Africa, which reportedly involves Chivayo and a deceased young woman investigator.
South Africa is grappling with deep-seated corruption issues, particularly within its public education sector. A scandal involving the leaking of matric exams via a memory stick has led to the suspension of three staff members. More dramatically, the R600 million corruption scandal at SMU (Sefako Makgatho University of Health Sciences) implicates top university officials, including the Chair, CFO, and Vice-Chancellor, in a case involving an improperly awarded contract to a non-competent builder, underscoring systemic governance failures and the vulnerability of public funds in South African higher education. The call for a parliamentary committee to investigate all public universities highlights the severity of the crisis.
Conclusion and Announcements
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Health Promotion: A special promotion for Mve (referred to as a genuine package) and free bitter melon is being offered in Harare and Bulawayo to help manage hypertension and blood sugar.
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Johannesburg Special Ending: The “buy one, get one free” special in Johannesburg is ending today, urging customers to WhatsApp their orders immediately.
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Investment Opportunity: An invitation to invest in a business project in Kariba (Karbawa, a pharmacy, shop, and rooms) is open, with a $1,000 share price for 4.9% equity.
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Learning AI: A call to action for all individuals in intelligence, army, and IT fields to register on skills.google.com, create a free-tier computer, and learn to interact with Large Language Models (LLMs) to avoid future job displacement.
Key Players
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Paul Tungwarara: Mnangagwa Advisor, removed from ZANU-PF Central Committee.
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E.D. Mnangagwa: President of Zimbabwe.
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Constantino Chiwenga: Vice President of Zimbabwe.
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Wicknell Chivayo: Zimbabwean businessman, publicly cleared of corruption by ZACC.
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Michael Reza: Chairman of ZACC (Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission).
