Tagwirei Officially Co-Opted Into ZANU PF Central Committee

ZANU PF has officially acknowledged the inclusion of prominent businessman and party financier Kudakwashe Tagwirei into its Central Committee.

Tagwirei, whose previous appearance at a Central Committee meeting sparked national attention, has now formally joined one of the ruling party’s most influential decision-making bodies.

According to the party’s Secretary for Legal Affairs, Patrick Chinamasa, Tagwirei was nominated by the Harare province and will serve alongside Polite Kambamura (Mashonaland West), Joseph Serima, Christine Gwati, and Collen Ndebele—all recommended by the Matabeleland North province.

These appointments were ratified during the party’s 385th Ordinary Session of the Politburo earlier this week, following a vote by the Harare Provincial Coordinating Committee in Tagwirei’s case.

“The Politburo has approved the co-options from Mashonaland West, Matabeleland North, and Harare, and these will be officially adopted by the Central Committee at its upcoming session,” Chinamasa stated. “Tagwirei, who was nominated by Harare Province, is now officially part of the Central Committee.”

Unlike his previous controversial attempt to join the body—when he had to be escorted out—this time, Chinamasa confirmed that all proper procedures were followed, and those co-opted are expected to participate in the next meeting.

Internal rivalries within ZANU PF were previously cited as the main reason for resistance to Tagwirei’s inclusion in the powerful committee.

Having recently transitioned into active politics, Tagwirei is rumored to be positioning himself for a future presidential bid. Unconfirmed reports suggest he is currently seen as a leading contender to succeed President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

His political ambitions have reportedly caused tension within the party, particularly with spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa, who also sees himself as a frontrunner for the presidency—potentially even ahead of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, once considered the top contender.

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