Philip Valerio Sibanda: The dark horse in Zanu PF succession politics
Chiwenga played a pivotal role in the events of November 2017. He possesses liberation credentials. He commands national recognition and occupies the vice presidency.
By Tawanda Majoni
3h ago
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General rattles Zanu PF succession battle
Zanu PF national secretary for information and publicity Christopher Mutsvangwa announced the appointment on Monday this week.
By Silas Nkala
May. 12, 2026
Retired army chief Philip Valerio Sibanda joins Zanu PF politburo
Sibanda recently retired from the military after serving as commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF).
By Boitumelo Makhurane
May. 11, 2026
Valerio Sibanda tipped for cabinet post, Agriculture ministry to be restructured in new move, sources say
If confirmed, Sibanda’s appointment would continue a long-standing trend in which retired senior public officials are deployed into strategic civilian roles.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 3, 2026
A weird Presidency
It compromises his professionalism if the general were to chant party slogans and don party regalia as the norm at politburo meetings
By Cyprian M Ndawana
Nov. 8, 2023
