🎙️ Chiwenga and Grace Mugabe Steal the Show at Mnangagwa Geo Pomona Launch
The unexpected joint appearance of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and former First Lady Grace Mugabe at the Geo Pomona commissioning event alongside President Emmerson Mnangagwa signals a significant and surprising shift in Zimbabwe’s political landscape.
Key Stories
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Chiwenga’s Rare Appearance Signals Political Realignment: Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, who has been openly critical of the Geo Pomona project, attended the event, which is a rare joint appearance with the faction around Emmerson Mnangagwa.
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Grace Mugabe’s Proximity to Mnangagwa Noted: Former First Lady Grace Mugabe was also present and observed to be moving closer to Mnangagwa, suggesting a potential mending of political fences.
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Geo Pomona Commissioning Event: The event saw President Mnangagwa commissioning a fleet of trucks for the Geo Pomona project, which has been previously cited in anti-corruption dossiers.
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Mnangagwa’s Improved Appearance: President Mnangagwa appeared strong and healthy, which contrasts with earlier reports about his health.
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Corruption in South Africa’s Ramaphosa Refusing to Release Report: The update also touched on South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s refusal to release a report on corruption in the police, judiciary, and intelligence, despite his initial promise to set up a commission.
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Dangote in Nigerian Billionaire Feud: Aliko Dangote is reportedly embroiled in a fight with another Nigerian billionaire, Farouk Ahmed, over an oil-related fuel dispute.
Political Shocker at Geo Pomona Launch
The event at Geo Pomona, which was meant to be a simple commissioning of trucks, became a focal point for internal Zanu-PF dynamics following the notable attendance of key political figures. Chiwenga’s presence is particularly striking, as he has been connected to dossiers heavily criticizing the Geo Pomona project as corrupt, suggesting a major political truce or, alternatively, his assertion of a future leadership role. His visible proximity to Mnangagwa, and his increasing presence at state events, is interpreted as his clear positioning to become the next president of Zanu-PF.
The appearance of Grace Mugabe, who was seen “very close to Mnangagwa,” also suggests a significant thawing of relations following the dramatic end of the Mugabe era. This shift, combined with the presence of other key political players and a relative absence of other figures like Auxilia Mnangagwa, offers a compelling visual narrative of the current political alignment and power dynamics within the ruling party. The event also provided the opportunity to observe the apparent good health of President Mnangagwa, which contrasts with persistent rumors earlier in the year.
The Geo Pomona project itself remains controversial, having been cited as a corrupt endeavor in a dossier presented by Chiwenga’s allies earlier in the year. The presence of figures like Delish Nguwaya and other shareholders, including Young Sean Mnangagwa, amidst the controversy, further complicates the political picture. The commissioning of new compactors is seen as a development intended to showcase progress, despite the allegations of corruption surrounding the deal.
Conclusion
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Political Future: The event strongly suggests Chiwenga is cementing his position as the heir apparent to the Zanu-PF presidency, with Mnangagwa preparing to transition out of power next year.
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Call to Action: Follow Gambakwe Media on TikTok for more pictures and analysis of the political developments in Zimbabwe.
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Regional Corruption Watch: The refusal by President Ramaphosa to release the corruption report in South Africa indicates a failure to address the corruption pandemic facing the country.
