Chivayo wades into Zanu PF wars, attacks ‘failed politicians’

HARARE, Jan 29 (NewsDay Live) – Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has lashed out at critics, describing them as ‘failed politicians’ on social media in remarks seen as aimed at Acting President Constantino Chiwenga, marking an escalation in the war of words between opposing factions in the ruling Zanu PF party.

Zanu PF is in the throes of factionalism pitting the camp loyal to President Emmerson Mnangagwa against another perceived as loyal to his deputy.

Chiwenga who is acting in Mnangagwa’s absence on leave, took aim at corrupt elements in the ruling party that he accused of “growing big bellies” from proceeds of ill-gotten wealth in a speech at the burial of former Deputy Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Justin Mupamhanga at the National Heroes Acre on Monday.

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