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BREAKING: Emmerson Mnangagwa Names Retired General Sibanda To ZANU PF Politburo

President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is also the First Secretary of ZANU PF, has appointed retired army commander Philip Valerio Sibanda to the party’s Politburo with…

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BREAKING: Emmerson Mnangagwa Names Retired General Sibanda To ZANU PF Politburo

President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is also the First Secretary of ZANU PF, has appointed retired army commander Philip Valerio Sibanda to the party’s Politburo with immediate effect.

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The appointment was confirmed in a statement issued on May 11, 2026, by the party’s Department of Information and Publicity.

According to the statement, the decision was made in line with Article 9, Section 65, read together with Section 67 of the ZANU PF Constitution.

The announcement was signed by Christopher Mutsvangwa, who serves as the party’s Secretary for Information and Publicity as well as spokesperson.

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Takudzwa Karowangoro
Takudzwa Karowangoro

Takudzwa Karowangoro is a Zimbabwean journalist and Online News Editor at Hurumende News, where he covers national affairs, politics, business, community issues and breaking news. He is a dedicated media professional with a passion for journalism, storytelling and keeping the public informed through accurate and timely news reporting. In 2026, Karowangoro represented Zimbabwe and Hurumende News at the Seminar for News Officials and Journalists from the Global South in China. The programme exposed participants to developments in digital journalism, artificial intelligence, multimedia content production and modern news dissemination. His professional interests include digital media, investigative journalism, technology, governance, business and developments shaping Zimbabwe and the wider African continent.

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