LIVE Mnangagwa Shacking? Geza’s Plan Bombs: THE CALM before THE STORM скачать в хорошем качестве

LIVE Mnangagwa Shacking? Geza’s Plan Bombs: THE CALM before THE STORM

LIVE Mnangagwa Shacking? Geza’s Plan Bombs: THE CALM before THE STORM 1. Political Firestorm: War Veteran’s Shutdown Call Fizzles, But Tensions Soar War veteran Blessed Geza’s rallying cry for a nationwide shutdown on April 22-23 aimed to shake President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s grip on power, but the streets stayed eerily quiet. Heavy police presence and public caution muted the protests, with most businesses open and traffic lighter than usual. Geza, undeterred, took to X, urging Zimbabweans not to “be cowards.” Analysts warn this is just the calm before the storm, as ZANU-PF’s internal rifts—pitting Mnangagwa against Vice President Constantino Chiwenga—threaten to boil over. Could this spark a bigger crisis, or is it another false alarm? 2. Economic Jolt: Mnangagwa’s Tariff Gambit with the U.S. Stirs Debate In a bold move, President Mnangagwa scrapped tariffs on U.S. imports to cozy up to the Trump administration, just days after an 18% U.S. tariff hit Zimbabwean exports. Mnangagwa called it a step toward “equitable trade,” but critics like journalist Hopewell Chin’ono aren’t buying it, slamming it as a desperate bid to lift personal sanctions. With U.S.-Zimbabwe trade at a modest $111.6 million last year, will this gesture move the needle or just enrich American markets? 3. Tragedy on the Tracks: Train Collision Fallout Continues A train crash near Gwanda left 18 people hospitalized, raising fresh questions about Zimbabwe’s rail safety. The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) denied ownership of the trains involved, but public outrage grows over accountability. Meanwhile, a separate NRZ train fire delivering coal to Zambia has fueled scrutiny of the agency’s operations. Is Zimbabwe’s infrastructure crumbling under pressure? 4. Corruption Crackdown or Political Ploy? Treasury Secretary George Guvamatanga faces heat for allegedly providing an “illegal” $20 million bank guarantee, with opposition figure Tendai Biti calling it “unconstitutional.” Elsewhere, controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo is under fire for pocketing $627 million in questionable government contracts. As probes deepen, are we seeing a genuine fight against corruption or just political score-settling? 5. Sports and Culture Shine Amid the Chaos On a brighter note, Zimbabwe’s cricket team celebrated a three-wicket victory over Ireland in Harare, led by Tony Munyonga’s heroics. Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair kicks off, with the FAO showcasing agricultural innovation. But the spotlight dimmed for Zimdancehall star Silent Killer, who refused to board a UK-bound flight, citing a dream of a plane crash. Closing Hook: Zimbabwe’s pulse is racing—will it sprint toward change or stumble into chaos? Stay tuned as the nation’s story unfolds. That’s your morning roundup, folks! For the latest, keep your eyes on trusted sources like NewZimbabwe.com and ZimLive. What’s your take on today’s headlines? Let’s talk about it