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Zimbabweans Link Gun Amnesty to Factional Fight
Zimbabweans connect President Mnangagwa's gun amnesty with his deputy Chiwenga's factional battle.
In brief
Zimbabweans connect President Mnangagwa's gun amnesty with his deputy Chiwenga's factional battle. Zimbabweans link President Mnangagwa's firearm amnesty to his ongoing conflict with deputy Chiwenga. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Zimbabweans Link Gun Amnesty to Factional Fight
Some Zimbabweans believe President Mnangagwa's firearm amnesty is linked to his factional battle with deputy Chiwenga.
“SOME Zimbabweans have refused to believe that a firearms amnesty announced by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is innocent and are linking it with the recently exploded factional battle between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his deputy Constantino Chiwenga.”
Mnangagwa Announces Gun Amnesty
President Mnangagwa allows gun surrender from October 12 to November 12, 2026, under SADC Protocol.
“His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, the Head of State and Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, Cde Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, has granted a national firearm amnesty, in line with the SADC Protocol on Firearms Control, ammunition and other related materials”
Zimbabweans Question Mnangagwa's Motivation
Social media users suggest Mnangagwa may be preparing for a conflict with Chiwenga after his deputy's warning about the 2017 coup.
“Chiwenga warned Mnangagwa to remember what had caused the 2017 coup that toppled late President Robert Mugabe and got him in office.”
Chiwenga's Factions in Zanu PF
Zanu PF internal tensions escalated after Chiwenga's no-holds-barred statement on the government.
“The no-holds-barred statement shook political offices within Zanu PF and confirmed an ongoing factional fight that was yet to get into the public domain.”
Social Media Reactions
Users share quotes like 'Panezvavarikutya landlord venyika manje hatiuyiko nadzo. Takatomirira musi nenguva' suggesting political fears.
“Panezvavarikutya landlord venyika manje hatiuyiko nadzo. Takatomirira musi nenguva”
Mnangagwa's Political Challenges
Mnangagwa faces criticism for failing to address corruption and public services after 37 years of Mugabe's rule.
“Mnangagwa is widely regarded as having lost an opportunity to fix Zimbabwe after 37 years of misrule by Mugabe.”
Here's the gist
Zimbabweans link President Mnangagwa's firearm amnesty to his ongoing conflict with deputy Chiwenga.
