Philip Valerio Sibanda: The dark horse in Zanu PF succession politics
Chiwenga played a pivotal role in the events of November 2017. He possesses liberation credentials. He commands national recognition and occupies the vice presidency.
By Tawanda Majoni
May. 31, 2026
Generals, cartels, battle for Zanu PF
President Dambudzo Mnangagwa’s appointment of Retired General Philip Valerio Sibanda to the Zanu PF politburo on May 11, 2026 has triggered significant political debate in Zimbabwe.
By Phillan Zamchiya
May. 15, 2026
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General rattles Zanu PF succession battle
Zanu PF national secretary for information and publicity Christopher Mutsvangwa announced the appointment on Monday this week.
By Silas Nkala
May. 12, 2026
Retired army chief Philip Valerio Sibanda joins Zanu PF politburo
Sibanda recently retired from the military after serving as commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF).
By Boitumelo Makhurane
May. 11, 2026
Valerio Sibanda tipped for cabinet post, Agriculture ministry to be restructured in new move, sources say
If confirmed, Sibanda’s appointment would continue a long-standing trend in which retired senior public officials are deployed into strategic civilian roles.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 3, 2026
Military appointments a strategic power play
The so-called “2030 agenda” being pushed by Mnangagwa’s loyalists is an attempt to extend his stay in office beyond the constitutional two-term limit, which ends in 2028.
By Julia Ndlela
Nov. 28, 2025
Army, villagers in fierce clashes.
GOROMONZI villagers are at loggerheads with Air Force of Zimbabwe after the soldiers beat up villagers resisting a Chinese company moulding bricks in the area
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 29, 2025
Can ED get third term without amending Constitution?
Therefore, it appears unlikely that Mnangagwa will respect the constitutional term limit for his presidency when he has failed to honour the term limits for other officers of the State.
By Justice Alfred Mavedzenge
Jan. 30, 2025
Letter to my people: Currency chaos a symptom of bigger problems
The disorderly manner in which the latest currency was introduced will only increase the skepticism around it and increase the clamour for the greenback.
By Doctor Stop It
Apr. 14, 2024
