From day one I argued that the VP's move was steeped in politics and a revenge move rather than in actually fighting corruption. Today I lay out one episode which led to the supposed move to get Chivayo arrested, painted as Chigananda. The origin of this scandal was the alleged failure by Chivayo to fulfil one of many financial promises which he had made to the VP. Whatever else happened later was an effort to get back at him.

It is deeply regrettable that certain individuals are leading VP Chiwenga down a perilous path of misinformation. While I maintain that opposing corruption is commendable, such opposition should not come at the expense of undermining the leadership or destabilizing the party. As the President rightly asserts, party hayiiswe muhomwe memunhu, it transcends any individual. Transitioning from military service to political life, the VP must now navigate an entirely different arena where the principles of power are different.

Corruption is a national problem which can't be hijacked for a few political points. That's why I argued that the VP should have engaged the President in a different setting if the agenda was actually about making a national plan to deal with corruption. We all know how ZANU PF as a party is literally bankrolled by Kuda; funding the entire payroll for it's HQ, buying cars for everyone from the top to the bottom. Why should any one of the leaders then besmirch others when all of them have been benefitting?

There has been excitability around ZANU's Secretary for Legal Affairs Patrick Chinamasa, deleting& subsequent reposting of the Tagwirei co-option matter. A thorough examination of the contextual elements at play is essential for a comprehensive understanding. Chinamasa is a seasoned party cadre, known for his ability to navigate complex political issues. Alongside Minister Made, he played a pivotal role in the legal framework that underpinned the landmark Land Reform program, enacted despite significant international scrutiny.

Here is a comprehensive clarification of the protocols governing ZANU-PF's approach to Central Committee candidacy for individuals who do not fulfill standard eligibility criteria. The provision for waivers serves as an established mechanism that has been used before. Previously this channel has benefited individuals such as Simbarashe Mumbengegwi, Sekai Nzenza, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube, and former Health Minister Obadiah Moyo.

Mutsvangwa harbours ambitions of being Zanu PF leader& sees both VP Chiwenga& Tagwirei as stumbling blocks to the realisation of that dream. The spirited press conferences against Tagwirei are an opportune moment for him to decimate the figure of one of his supposed opponents. Unfortunately the party, in a seemingly naive move, is indulging his whims. In February in an interview with DugUp he launched an attack on VP Chiwenga, labelling him cruel, illiterate and an electoral liability.

1/The Tagwirei issue has come to epitomize the myriad failings inherent in contemporary politics. It shows how the political landscape is constantly being re-designed to serve the interests of those already in power constantly conjuring new things to block new ideas& individuals. 2/It evokes Kasukuwere's metaphor regarding ZANU PF laws, as crafted upon sands of the beach, easily swept away by the caprices of water. Today one thing tomorrow another to convenience a specific clique.

While the removal of Tagwirei was in line with the need for ratification of his membership the method in which it was done makes the incident very unfortunate. This was a simple issue that could have been handled differently& avoided the current drama& conspiracies. One cannot help but ponder the lost opportunity for the matter to be addressed with the measured dignity it deserves, particularly considering the circumstances surrounding his ascent. It is, after all, an established fact that he emerged as a product of a legitimate initiative.

Being acutely aware of the procedural intricacies surrounding impeachment, I could easily dismiss Gambakwe's ravings. However, it is alarming to recognize that many individuals genuinely subscribe to these disjointed narratives. The lack of understanding is disturbing. During the impeachment motion directed at President Mugabe I was involved at a high level. Initially,Maridadi was slated to propose& I would second. It was changed later that Monica Mutsvangwa sponsor it, with Maridadi seconding. Thus I have intimate knowledge of this process.

In the aftermath of Geza's uprising fizzling out like a wet firecracker, many hopefuls have resorted to spinning tales of a frail& sickly President. Let me clear the air: those whispers couldn’t be further from reality. The man remains as sharp as ever for his age. You can't just fabricate a narrative & genuinely expect it to take root. While differing views are a staple of democracy, it’s far more constructive to strengthen your party or candidacy than undermining an elected leader with fabrications, hoping we will buy into the fiction.

1/One onerous burden of seeking asylum as a FALSE victim of politics is the need to frame and maintain your status as a victim facing death in your country. It leads one to create non-existent enemies. In serious instances, one starts to believe their lies. Ali Naka is one such ! 2/The guy has made a name for himself by constantly feeding social media exciting conspiracies& rumours none of which turns to be true. The agenda is to maintain his asylum by being strongly anti-government. I will return with more on this scheme for guys like him& Maswerasei.

I was invited to a SADCOPAC event and what I witnessed there was both saddening and tragic. I never imagined I would see something like that in terms of the behaviour of some MPs led by Hon Charlton Hwende, current Public Accounts Portfolio Committee Chairman. There was an AGM to elect new office bearers. Unfortunately the Hwende clique thought because the country has the current Chairmanship of SADC then it had a bye in getting the Chairmanship of SADCOPAC too. Their misguided and unruly actions decimated the decorum of the event!

My kids are back from school and while going through their report books I noticed that most of them performed badly in Shona despite it being their mother language. I asked why and the uniform answer was that they are not allowed to converse in Shona at school. @MoPSEZim is this Gvt policy? Many nations are so proud of their languages such that English has failed to dislodge their native tongues. The Chinese, the Spanish, South Africans, etc. Are we literally allowing our kids to be colonised with the teachers/schools as enablers?

Now that some sanctions have been lifted we should begin to see the development which was being hindered by them. However, as I have always said, corruption remains the most lethal form of sanctions. It was never about sanctions but the corruption that is now embedded in us. It is better to keep sanctions and remove corruption, pilfering. That leaking pot is what is destroying this country. The US has been smart to lift some and still point the way at the endemic root of our travails, corruption. As long as corruption remains we are going nowhere.

The tragic reality for many CCC legislators, caught between Parliament& Chamisa, is that they are orphaned and disenfranchised. Many of them can no longer organise developmental meetings with their supposed supporters in constituencies due to divisions over staying or resigning. Resultantly, they are simply in Parliament for themselves. They no longer have the public mandate and confidence to represent those who voted for them. It's an unstable scenario where to stay means a short political career for some while to resign MAY be the trick to the future.

I have been wondering why people think a GNU is a possible resolution to the current situation. The last time we had such it was because there had been a stalemate& Mugabe had no option but to accept the SA-brokered deal. Moreso, the MDCs had very strong footing in Parliament. ZANU–PF lost its majority in the House of Assembly for the first time since 1980, as the two factions of the MDC won most of the seats. Again, a month after the election the MDC factions merged which meant they had absolute control of Parliament.

1/The impeding elections have three players who are ED, Chamisa and a large body of the rest of the field combined. As I have said before ZANU-PF is in a bad state, the worst it has been for some time and a viable opposition could have taken it to the cleaners. 2/It stems from a variety of factors which include but are not limited to a poor economy, a blundering and meddling FAZ plus internecine divisions. However the main opposition, @CCCZimbabwe has itself become a blundering party, self-tripping and prone to suicidal tendencies.

As of now the main opposition is @CCCZimbabwe as @OurMDCT has become compromised as an opposition. Thus the cries by people like @Daddy for CCC to be proactive or to simply do more should be understood within the context of the people's expectations and how the party has fared. Corruption is the main issue in this country and it's important how the main opposition responds and deals with such an issue. Once it shows an incapacity or weakness to effectivelly ratchet pressure around such issues its use and effectiveness becomew doubtful.

Today I attended the funeral of Mr James Tamson (95) who passed away in Norton’s Ward 7. A respectable gentleman, he was renowned in the Norton community as shown by the outpouring of condolences and attendance. Also present was the Minister of Home Affairs and Mashonaland Central Chairperson Hon Kazembe Kazembe who is a family friend. Am glad that he was able to witness the unique peace and togetherness that Norton offers even in an electoral season.

@ZEC managed to complete the delimitation task and did well under conditions which were filled with tension. It fulfilled its mandate. In the context of the @DMwonzora application I however question the Portfolio Committee on Justice for failing to oversee the institution. The Portfolio Committee should have been hands-on to ascertain if all things were in order. It could have averted a lot of issues which came up after the report was completed. Knowing we have an election, this was the number one agenda.

I will continue hammering home the point that FAZ elections were a farce because it's a travesty of democracy& a test run for the 2023 general elections by people who have a different agenda than the party. The elections are an incendiary bomb carefully placed in time for 2023! The system was under a trial run and by the time some of you realize it, it will be too late. An example is that of Chinotimba. His results were known long before the actual votes had been counted. This applied to many other people across the country.