Factional Battles Heat Up as G40 Targets Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030

Tensions within Zimbabwe’s political landscape have intensified as Generation 40 (G40) vows to disrupt President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s plans to extend his rule beyond 2028.

G40 leader Saviour Kasukuwere has declared his determination to thwart Mnangagwa’s ambitions, labeling the attempt to prolong his term of office a mere fantasy.

Mnangagwa has reportedly been consolidating his influence within ZANU PF to facilitate a constitutional amendment that would allow him to steer his Vision 2030 agenda.

ZANU PF Central Committee member Jenfan Muswere defended the resolutions passed at the party’s Annual People’s Conference, asserting they were unanimously adopted without opposition.

Key among these resolutions was the proposal to extend Mnangagwa’s presidency by two years, enabling him to lead the country until 2030 under the guise of completing his developmental vision.

“The necessary constitutional amendments should be initiated to ensure this extension,” the resolution stated, sparking criticism from opposition figures and dissenting factions.

Kasukuwere, undeterred by his exile in South Africa, dismissed the resolution as frivolous and hinted at taking decisive action to counter it in the coming months.

“It’s nothing but a Tingiringo resolution,” Kasukuwere remarked, implying that the plan lacked substance and legitimacy while promising to confront it directly in 2025.

Walter Mzembi, another G40 leader, echoed Kasukuwere’s sentiments, describing 2025 as a pivotal year for Zimbabwe’s political future and hinting at cosmic forces aligning for change.

Despite their exile, Kasukuwere and Mzembi maintain that G40 remains active within ZANU PF, a claim indirectly supported by Mnangagwa’s spokesperson, George Charamba.

Charamba earlier this year accused G40 of crafting unauthorized press statements using official government and party letterheads, fueling speculation about the faction’s enduring influence.

The Annual People’s Conference, held in Bulawayo, solidified Mnangagwa’s grip on the party, with delegates endorsing his extended term as a means to complete national developmental goals.

Critics, however, argue that this move undermines democratic principles and serves as a power grab under the pretense of continuity and stability.

Mnangagwa’s supporters contend that extending his leadership is necessary to achieve Vision 2030, a blueprint promising economic prosperity and improved livelihoods for Zimbabweans.

The proposed constitutional amendments, if implemented, would set a precedent for overriding term limits, a contentious issue in Zimbabwe’s political history.

G40, once a dominant faction within ZANU PF, continues to challenge Mnangagwa’s leadership despite being sidelined after the 2017 coup that ousted Robert Mugabe.

With both factions entrenched in their positions, the coming year promises heightened political drama as G40 strategizes to derail Mnangagwa’s plans.

As the nation edges closer to 2025, Zimbabweans remain divided over the implications of extending Mnangagwa’s term and the broader struggle for power within ZANU PF.