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Mnangagwa promotes Tagwirei, demotes Obert Mpofu in Zanu PF shake-up

2026-10-15T15:49:02.000Z

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  • PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has promoted close ally Kudakwashe Tagwirei into Zanu PF’s powerful Politburo.
  • Tagwirei, who was appointed Minister of Economic Development in Mnangagwa’s Cabinet a week ago, is being tipped to take over from him.
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