“Nonsense” Says Charamba, But Cabinet Reshuffle Rumours Fuel Govt Panic

November 3, 2025 4 min read

Cabinet Reshuffle Panic: 5 Ministers at Risk as 2030 Plot Ignites( Mngangwa and Chiwenga factions)

Cabinet Reshuffle Panic: 5 Ministers at Risk as 2030 Plot Ignites( Mnangangwa and Chiwenga factions)

Harare ,Zimbabwe | A fierce Cabinet reshuffle panic is reportedly tearing through the ZANU-PF government, sparking open warfare between ministers and driving a “bootlicking frenzy” as officials scramble to survive a rumored purge.

The panic comes despite Presidential spokesperson George Charamba flatly dismissing the widespread claims as “nonsense.”

However, multiple sources within government and the ruling party insist the threat is very real. They claim the looming reshuffle is being used as a “loyalty test” tied directly to the controversial “ED2030” agenda. This has created a deep Cabinet reshuffle panic among those who fear they are on the chopping block, regardless of the official denials.

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The 2030 Litmus Test: Why This Is No Ordinary Reshuffle

This isn’t a standard political shake-up. Sources claim the entire crisis is being driven by the recent ZANU-PF 22nd National People’s Conference in Mutare. That conference controversially passed a resolution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term beyond 2028.

“The reshuffle is now the stick and carrot for the 2030 plan,” a source close to the developments said. “Ministers are being judged on one thing: how loudly and effectively they are campaigning for the extension. This has set everyone against each other, desperate to prove their loyalty.”

While Mnangagwa has publicly stated he is a “constitutionalist” who will retire, his supporters are pushing ahead, creating a toxic atmosphere of fear and suspicion.

A high-level Cabinet reshuffle panic is causing deep divisions in ZANU-PF over the 2030 agenda.

A Ministry at War: Inside the Cabinet Reshuffle Panic

The most vicious infighting, according to sources, is happening within the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works. A bitter power struggle has reportedly erupted between the Minister, Daniel Garwe, and his ambitious Permanent Secretary, Dr. John Basera.

Dr. Basera, who was moved from the high-profile Agriculture ministry in 2023, is allegedly making moves to take Garwe’s job. The two have been at odds for months, clashing over major government projects like the Nyore-nyore housing development and the Helcraw-City of Harare water meter deal.

The Blackout and the ‘Blame Game’

The feud allegedly boiled over after the humiliating power blackout at the new Parliament building during Mnangagwa’s State of the Nation Address.

“Directors were suspended over the blackout, but Basera believes it was the minister’s failure for not ensuring the groundwork was done,” a source claimed. “Dr. Basera feels he is the brains behind the ministry’s projects and is tired of the minister claiming all the credit.”

This internal rivalry is seen as a direct symptom of the wider Cabinet reshuffle panic, as ambitious officials try to position themselves for a promotion.

The Political Chess Move

This internal ministry brawl is now tangled in the larger 2030 plot. A political “chess move” is reportedly being planned to solve both problems at once.

“There is a plot for Garwe to be deployed to ZANU-PF headquarters full-time,” a source alleged. “He has been a very vocal supporter of the 2030 agenda, so this would be his ‘reward.’ It also conveniently opens up the ministerial post for Basera, who is also seen as a loyalist.”

The tension was worsened by the ministry’s recent proposal for a perimeter wall at the Diplomatic Village in Mt. Hampden, which was reportedly rejected by President Mnangagwa. Basera is said to have argued that the deal was “not structured properly” by the minister, adding to the friction.

“Bootlicking Frenzy”: How Ministers are Scrambling to Survive

The speculation, which exploded after the Mutare conference, has reportedly sent ministers into a full-blown panic. This has prompted what one official called a “bootlicking frenzy,” with ministers and party officials desperately trying to ensure their visibility.

They are scrambling to praise the President and the 2030 agenda in a bid to save their political careers.

The “2030 crusaders” feel they should be rewarded for their “sterling work” and are pushing for the punishment of anyone seen as hesitant. This entire Cabinet reshuffle panic is now the only topic of discussion in Harare’s government offices.

This frantic scramble for visibility is a common theme, as we noted in our previous coverage on government changes.

Analysis: A Dangerous Game for ZANU-PF

Analysts warn that while a reshuffle is the President’s prerogative, conducting one in this high-stakes environment is a dangerous game. With clear fault lines already visible, any move seen as a purge could widen the rift in the governing party and the government itself.

The intense Cabinet reshuffle panic shows that the 2030 succession plan is not a settled issue. It has, instead, opened a new front for factional battles that could destabilize the administration.ALSO READ :SHOCK: 83-Year-Old Mnangagwa FORCES 2-Year Extension.