Saturday 14 June 2025 *MONING NEWS UPDATES* _• USD: ZiG Official Exchange – Z$26.50_ • _Black Market Rate - Zig 37: USD1_ • _Innscor in-store – Z$35_ • _KFC, Slice, Eat'n'Lick – Z$35_ New members who wish to receive detailed local, regional and international news ZIM INSIGHT MEDIA should "follow" our channel on the link below: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CVZmSdBV1rVL6gFMd2lXOd *For advertising inquiries call, text or Whatsapp us on 0775839033* *THE HEADLINES* *BEGINNING OF THE END? The Operation to Retire Mnangagwa Quietly Underway After Petition and Shocking Military Breach Into ED Office* *ED Fires 4 Senior Military Including Rugeje from Ministerial Boards As Emergency Panic Grips State House* *Self Destruction: Mnangagwa Regime Contemplates Phasing Out US Dollar Amid Push for Monocurrency* *A Recipe for Disaster: Analysts Warn Mnangagwa Against Removing US Dollar* *Zimbabwe: Detrimental Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment Bill enacted* *University Of Zimbabwe Escalates Standoff By Freezing Lecturers’ Salaries* *Tsenengamu Reveals He Was Duping People Supporting Geza When He’s Bouncing Back to Mnangagwa: ‘We Are Hungry Out There’, He Says* *New political party formed in Zimbabwe: Original ZAPU* *The issue of thriving street markets* *Econet Continues To Disappoint Clients As Starlink Shines* *26 000 Attacked As Pitbulls Wreak Havoc In 11 months* *New ZBC Board Appointed, Helliate Rushwaya Named Chairperson* *Fire Breaks Out at the Midlands Hotel in Gweru* *Chamisa Writes Book* *Gukurahundi outreach programme set to begin amid clarifications* *Five contractors selected to upgrade Byo–Vic Falls Road* *ECA capacitates Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi in e-commerce tools and marketing strategies* *African Union Calls For Immediate Cessation Of Hostilities In Middle East* *Hichilema Not Wanted At Lungu’s Funeral, Family Says* *Israel's endgame may be regime change in Iran - but it's a gamble* *Hiding in the fields - farm workers fearing deportation stay in California's shadows* *SPORT WITH IGNITE MEDIA ZIMBABWE* *Paul Pogba in talks with Monaco ahead of return to action* *Liverpool agree British record £116m deal for Florian Wirtz transfer* *Newcastle step up Pedro interest* *Arsenal have made an opening bid of £46.8 million, with a possible £8.5m in add-ons, to Sporting for Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres, 27* *Bayer Leverkusen are poised to make a bid for Manchester City's English attacking midfielder James McAtee, 22, when the transfer window reopens* *Napoli are competing with clubs from Saudi Arabia for the signing of Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez, 25, from Liverpool* *Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce are interested in signing English right-back Kyle Walker, 35, from Manchester City following his unsuccessful loan at AC Milan* *Everton are interested in Brazilian former Manchester United midfielder Fred, 32, who is currently at Fenerbahce* *New Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is plotting a move to bring 25-year-old Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo and DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa, 28, to Spurs from his former club Brentford* *After signing Leroy Sane on a free transfer, Galatasaray have met with representatives of Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 34, to bring the former Germany international to Turkey* *Manchester City are set to sign French striker Mahamadou Sangare, 18, from PSG on a five-year deal* *Lazio are interested in signing Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 29, from AC Milan - reuniting the English midfielder with his former Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri* *THE DETAILS WITH IGNITE MEDIA ZIMBABWE* _*BEGINNING OF THE END? The Operation to Retire Mnangagwa Quietly Underway After Petition and Shocking Military Breach Into ED Office*_ The carefully stage-managed image of President Emmerson Mnangagwa as an unshakable strongman is beginning to crack — not with a dramatic explosion, but with a series of silent yet seismic tremors shaking the core of Zimbabwe’s power structure. The process to retire Mnangagwa — long whispered in backroom corridors — has now visibly begun, triggered by a formal citizens’ petition delivered on 21 May 2025, and punctuated by extraordinary events involving the very military elites who safeguard the presidency. Military Receives Official Request To Retire President Mnangagwa. New members who wish to receive news updates from Ignite Media Zimbabwe should WhatsApp ‘join’ to 071 9999 012.History was struck today 21st May 2025, when the Zimbabwe Defence Forces stamped up two official requests to retire President Emmerson Mnangagwa on the grounds of incapacitation and other concerns. The first real sign of the unravelling came on 9 May 2025, when whistleblower and ex-intelligence officer Blessed Geza issued a blunt warning to Zimbabwe’s top military generals. In his explosive video titled “Generals For Sale”, Geza accused several high-ranking officers of trading national security for personal gain. He identified Brigadier-General Fidelis Mhonda, Commander of the Presidential Guard, as the key obstacle to removing Mnangagwa, alleging he was shielding the President in exchange for illicit payoffs. Just days later, the public made its move. On 21 May, a bold and unprecedented act saw a group of citizens successfully submit a petition to remove Mnangagwa from office with immediate effect. While the state-controlled media downplayed the action, sources confirm the document was formally received and logged — setting in motion a chain of destabilising responses. Then came the most ominous signal yet: on 25 May, the very man Geza had singled out — Brig-Gen Mhonda — walked into his KG6 military office only to find it had been completely cleared out. Not a single document, picture, or trace of his command remained. The break-in was silent, surgical, and invisible to the official security apparatus — an unmistakable warning shot from an unseen but powerful hand. Taken together, these events suggest that Mnangagwa’s forced exit may no longer be a matter of “if,” but “when.” The machinery is grinding into motion. And this time, it’s not just the streets talking — it’s the barracks, which development has led to Mnangagwa appointing the terror group founder Walter Tapfumaneyi to the rank of Major General or Chief Of Staff in preparation to soon make him head the army. -Invasion of Comamnder’s Office. A silent but stunning security breach has rocked the Zimbabwean presidency, exposing the weakening grip of President Emmerson Mnangagwa amid signs of a shifting power matrix within the country’s highest echelons. The mysterious and total removal of sensitive documents and personal effects from the office of Brigadier-General Fidelis Mhonda — commander of the Presidential Guard Brigade — has triggered alarm within military and intelligence circles. 🕵🏾 What Was Taken? Everything. Sources within the KG6 Barracks confirmed that Brig-Gen Mhonda walked into a “completely cleared office.” Every document — including confidential memos detailing Mnangagwa’s travel itinerary, money transfers, and security staff rotations — had vanished without a trace. “This was not a burglary. It was a calculated extraction,” a senior military officer said under strict anonymity. “There wasn’t even a scrap of paper left. His desk and chair were the only things untouched.” Even family photographs, liberation war memorabilia, service awards, and historic portraits of Brig-Gen Mhonda were removed. Nothing was broken. Nothing was vandalised. Everything was taken cleanly and with precision. 🔹 Strategic Importance of Mhonda’s Office As Chief of Staff and commander of the Presidential Guard, Mhonda’s office is not a mere administrative hub — it is the nerve centre of operational intelligence involving the Head of State. Whoever accessed and removed those files now holds intimate knowledge of how the president moves, who protects him, who funds what, and which factions are ascendant. That such a breach happened inside one of the most secure military zones in Zimbabwe — KG6 Barracks, protected by multiple boom gates, elite sentries, and surveillance — points to a chilling reality: this was an inside job executed by individuals or a unit with more power than the president himself can command. 🔹 Background: Mhonda’s Role in the Shadow State Brig-Gen Fidelis Mhonda is no minor player. He has long been associated with covert protection networks for controversial elites. In 2023, whistleblower “Comrade Bombshell” Blessed Geza publicly accused him of receiving US$25,000 per month from Zviganda (a codename used in military and journalistic circles for politically protected cartels) in exchange for private Presidential Guard deployment. Furthermore, Mhonda’s influence underpins several politically charged campaigns: • Kuda Tagwirei’s Masvingo Mobilisation Drive • Young Women for ED rallies, where Mhonda’s wife allegedly served as chief coordinator • Protection and logistical support to KT, WC and other faction-linked tycoons 🔹 Mnangagwa’s Silence: A Deafening Signal Mnangagwa has reportedly failed to identify who orchestrated the removal. There have been no arrests, no public statements, and most critically — no retaliation. For a man whose political legacy is built on control and command, this silence is both telling and damning. Security analysts argue this failure is the clearest sign yet that power has shifted away from Mnangagwa, possibly to a military-intelligence cabal operating above formal state structures. 🔹 The Big Questions • Who has the power to walk into KG6 undetected and remove intelligence-grade documents? • Was this a warning, a purge, or a power transfer? • Has Mhonda been neutralised — or is he repositioning? • And most ominously, if Mnangagwa cannot protect the office that protects him, who really rules Zimbabwe? 🔹 Kumagumo Kunenyaya… The break-in at Brig-Gen Mhonda’s office is not just a security incident — it’s a flashing red alert that the internal power dynamics of Zimbabwe are rapidly evolving. Whether it’s a prelude to a palace coup, a reconfiguration of security loyalties, or a deep-state cleansing, one thing is clear: Mnangagwa is no longer in full control. As for who carried it out? That question remains unanswered. But perhaps, as the old saying goes — “you don’t need to break a door when you own the keys.” 📅 TIMELINE OF EVENTS: The Silent Operation to Retire President Emmerson Mnangagwa 🔸 9 May 2025 – “Generals for Sale” Bombshell Whistleblower and former CIO operative Blessed Geza publicly accuses senior military generals of being compromised, naming Brigadier-General Fidelis Mhonda as the chief obstacle to removing President Mnangagwa. Geza alleges Mhonda is receiving US$25,000 per month from Zviganda-linked networks, and using the Presidential Guard as a private protection force for corrupt elites. The video titled “Generals For Sale” goes viral, triggering intense behind-the-scenes panic in security circles. 🔸 21 May 2025 – Citizens’ Petition to Retire Mnangagwa A group of citizens officially submits a petition to remove President Emmerson Mnangagwa from office “with immediate effect,” citing a collapse in public confidence, governance failures, and allegations of state capture. The petition is formally received, logged, and acknowledged by government clerical staff — marking the first recorded civic demand for presidential retirement during Mnangagwa’s rule. 🔸 25 May 2025 – Clean Sweep of Brigadier Mhonda’s Office Just four days after the petition, the office of Brigadier-General Fidelis Mhonda, inside KG6 Barracks, is mysteriously broken into and completely emptied. All documents, including presidential travel records, security deployment schedules, and confidential communication logs, are removed without a trace. Even personal effects like war medals, liberation-era photographs, family portraits, and office decorations are gone.New members who wish to receive news updates from Ignite Media Zimbabwe should WhatsApp ‘join’ to 071 9999 012No official report or investigation is announced, and President Mnangagwa remains silent — a glaring indication of internal paralysis. 🔸 13 June 2025 – National Attention Peaks Investigative reports emerge linking the May events as early signs of a coordinated operation to retire Mnangagwa, likely involving actors within the military and intelligence sectors. Analysts describe the sequence as a “cold coup” — not declared by tanks in the streets, but by disabling key pillars of Mnangagwa’s protection infrastructure. 🔚 IMPLICATION: This sequence suggests a power shift already underway inside Zimbabwe’s ruling establishment — led not by civilian outcry alone, but by a fracturing military elite once thought to be Mnangagwa’s unshakeable base. _*ED Fires 4 Senior Military Including Rugeje from Ministerial Boards As Emergency Panic Grips State House*_ One of the important 2017 Nov Operation, Retired General Englebert Rugeje has been removed from ministerial boards of TIMB (tobacco), and Agriculture Marketing Association, with the consent of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Sources said four other senior retired soldiers have been removed. Reasons of removal are that the soldiers are against the Mnangagwa Presidency extension agenda. Investigations suggest that the moves are part of an operation to test the capacities of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga to revolt against him. General Rugeje was contacted for a comment and he referred questions to the ministry of Agriculture. The permanent secretary had not responded to requests for comment at the time of writing. The development comes accusations grew against Mnangagwa that suggest that he never meant to share power with. _*Self Destruction: Mnangagwa Regime Contemplates Phasing Out US Dollar Amid Push for Monocurrency*_ The administration of President Emmerson Mnangagwa is seriously considering a major shift in Zimbabwe’s monetary policy that could result in the removal of the US dollar as legal tender. This follows strong recommendations from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the country to adopt a monocurrency regime centred on the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency. Analysts believe the move—if implemented—would mark a turning point in Zimbabwe’s economic strategy by giving the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) full control over monetary policy, which is currently constrained by the dominance of the US dollar in everyday transactions. “For this, there are several measures that need to be in place, but first and foremost, we would like to see a deeper forex market that would make sure that there is full price discovery in the market,” said IMF mission chief Wojciech Maliszewski during a recent visit. “Right now, we see good stability in the official market, and we also see a convergence between the parallel market rate and the official rate, but ideally and ultimately, we would like to see an elimination of this gap.” Maliszewski, who met President Mnangagwa at State House during his Article IV Mission to Zimbabwe, commended the government for its progress in stabilising the domestic currency. He noted that the ZiG had achieved “a level of stability sufficient to become the country’s sole legal tender,” contingent on the development of a more robust and transparent foreign-exchange market. The ZiG currently accounts for about 30 percent of all transactions in the economy, while the remainder are conducted in US dollars. Zimbabwe has been using a multicurrency system since 2019, after reintroducing a domestic currency that had previously been abandoned during the hyperinflation crisis of 2008. Economist Gladys Shumbambiri-Mutsopotsi expressed support for the IMF’s position, arguing that a monocurrency regime would bolster Zimbabwe’s monetary policy autonomy. “Under the current system, the RBZ’s toolkit is severely limited by the coexistence of multiple currencies. A single currency would strengthen the bank’s capacity to manage inflation, interest rates, and economic growth,” she said. While the government has not officially confirmed the phasing out of the US dollar, senior officials have indicated that discussions are underway. The shift would represent a bold and politically sensitive move, especially given the public’s longstanding preference for the US dollar due to its perceived stability. Market watchers warn that success will hinge on restoring public confidence in the local unit, deepening the forex market, and maintaining macroeconomic stability. As the Mnangagwa regime weighs its next steps, the nation is bracing for what could be a significant realignment in the country’s monetary and economic landscape. _*A Recipe for Disaster: Analysts Warn Mnangagwa Against Removing US Dollar*_ “This is a recipe for disaster,” said Stephen Sarkozy Chuma, former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) youth assembly spokesperson. “The government is trying to force economic patriotism on a public that has no confidence in its own institutions. People trust the US dollar because it’s stable and reliable. Removing it will not restore trust in the ZiG—it will fuel black market chaos, inflation, and public resentment.” Gibson Murinye, a Masvingo-based political activist, warned that Zimbabwe is nowhere near ready for a monocurrency system. “The economic fundamentals are not in place. Wages are still being paid in USD because no one trusts the ZiG. Shops are quoting prices in US dollars. The moment they remove the dollar, inflation will explode overnight. People will suffer,” Murinye said. “This is not economic reform—it’s self-sabotage.” _*Zimbabwe: Detrimental Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment Bill enacted*_ After several years of tireless opposition from civil society to prevent from its adoption, the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill (PVO Bill) was enacted in April 2025. This new law represents an unprecedented attack on civic space in Zimbabwe and will have a detrimental impact on fundamental freedoms. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders urge the authorities in Zimbabwe to repeal this law and to guarantee in all circumstances freedom of association and expression in the country. Paris-Geneva, 13 June 2025 – On 11 April 2025, the Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment Act (No. 1) of 2025 was officially published in the Zimbabwe’s Government Gazette, following its signature by the country’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa. This controversial law has now come into force and will be having harmful effects on Zimbabwean civil society and civic space, in violation of both Zimbabwe’s own Constitution and the country’s international human rights obligations.Under this act, all types of non governmental organisations and groups will now have to comply with burdensome registration requirements, which will negatively impact community-based groups in particular. The registration process will be closely monitored by the Office of the Registrar of PVOs, which is under the control of the executive branch, and which will be provided with wide and discretionary powers to interfere in civil society organisations’ governance and activities. The PVO Amendment Act also criminalises human rights work, as punitive provisions impose criminal liability for civil society leaders who violate the law and prohibits human rights groups from receiving funds from vaguely defined “illegitimate sources”. The Observatory recalls that the project of amending the Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) Act, which regulates civil society organisations in the country, was first discussed on 5 November 2021, when the Government of Zimbabwe gazetted the PVO Amendment Bill (PVO Bill 1), exposing its intention to provide itself with legal tools to Saturday 14 June 2025 *MONING NEWS UPDATES* _• USD: ZiG Official Exchange – Z$26.50_ • _Black Market Rate - Zig 37: USD1_ • _Innscor in-store – Z$35_ • _KFC, Slice, Eat'n'Lick – Z$35_ New members who wish to receive detailed local, regional and international news from Ignite Media Zimbabwe should "follow" our channel on the link below: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaASRLX6mYPM2XphWy2n *For advertising inquiries call, text or Whatsapp us on +263 778 242 692* *THE HEADLINES* *BEGINNING OF THE END? The Operation to Retire Mnangagwa Quietly Underway After Petition and Shocking Military Breach Into ED Office* *ED Fires 4 Senior Military Including Rugeje from Ministerial Boards As Emergency Panic Grips State House* *Self Destruction: Mnangagwa Regime Contemplates Phasing Out US Dollar Amid Push for Monocurrency* *A Recipe for Disaster: Analysts Warn Mnangagwa Against Removing US Dollar* *Zimbabwe: Detrimental Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment Bill enacted* *University Of Zimbabwe Escalates Standoff By Freezing Lecturers’ Salaries* *Tsenengamu Reveals He Was Duping People Supporting Geza When He’s Bouncing Back to Mnangagwa: ‘We Are Hungry Out There’, He Says* *New political party formed in Zimbabwe: Original ZAPU* *The issue of thriving street markets* *Econet Continues To Disappoint Clients As Starlink Shines* *26 000 Attacked As Pitbulls Wreak Havoc In 11 months* *New ZBC Board Appointed, Helliate Rushwaya Named Chairperson* *Fire Breaks Out at the Midlands Hotel in Gweru* *Chamisa Writes Book* *Gukurahundi outreach programme set to begin amid clarifications* *Five contractors selected to upgrade Byo–Vic Falls Road* *ECA capacitates Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi in e-commerce tools and marketing strategies* *African Union Calls For Immediate Cessation Of Hostilities In Middle East* *Hichilema Not Wanted At Lungu’s Funeral, Family Says* *Israel's endgame may be regime change in Iran - but it's a gamble* *Hiding in the fields - farm workers fearing deportation stay in California's shadows* *SPORT WITH IGNITE MEDIA ZIMBABWE* *Paul Pogba in talks with Monaco ahead of return to action* *Liverpool agree British record £116m deal for Florian Wirtz transfer* *Newcastle step up Pedro interest* *Arsenal have made an opening bid of £46.8 million, with a possible £8.5m in add-ons, to Sporting for Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres, 27* *Bayer Leverkusen are poised to make a bid for Manchester City's English attacking midfielder James McAtee, 22, when the transfer window reopens* *Napoli are competing with clubs from Saudi Arabia for the signing of Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez, 25, from Liverpool* *Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce are interested in signing English right-back Kyle Walker, 35, from Manchester City following his unsuccessful loan at AC Milan* *Everton are interested in Brazilian former Manchester United midfielder Fred, 32, who is currently at Fenerbahce* *New Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is plotting a move to bring 25-year-old Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo and DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa, 28, to Spurs from his former club Brentford* *After signing Leroy Sane on a free transfer, Galatasaray have met with representatives of Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 34, to bring the former Germany international to Turkey* *Manchester City are set to sign French striker Mahamadou Sangare, 18, from PSG on a five-year deal* *Lazio are interested in signing Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 29, from AC Milan - reuniting the English midfielder with his former Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri* *THE DETAILS WITH IGNITE MEDIA ZIMBABWE* _*BEGINNING OF THE END? The Operation to Retire Mnangagwa Quietly Underway After Petition and Shocking Military Breach Into ED Office*_ The carefully stage-managed image of President Emmerson Mnangagwa as an unshakable strongman is beginning to crack — not with a dramatic explosion, but with a series of silent yet seismic tremors shaking the core of Zimbabwe’s power structure. The process to retire Mnangagwa — long whispered in backroom corridors — has now visibly begun, triggered by a formal citizens’ petition delivered on 21 May 2025, and punctuated by extraordinary events involving the very military elites who safeguard the presidency. Military Receives Official Request To Retire President Mnangagwa. New members who wish to receive news updates from Ignite Media Zimbabwe should WhatsApp ‘join’ to 071 9999 012.History was struck today 21st May 2025, when the Zimbabwe Defence Forces stamped up two official requests to retire President Emmerson Mnangagwa on the grounds of incapacitation and other concerns. The first real sign of the unravelling came on 9 May 2025, when whistleblower and ex-intelligence officer Blessed Geza issued a blunt warning to Zimbabwe’s top military generals. In his explosive video titled “Generals For Sale”, Geza accused several high-ranking officers of trading national security for personal gain. He identified Brigadier-General Fidelis Mhonda, Commander of the Presidential Guard, as the key obstacle to removing Mnangagwa, alleging he was shielding the President in exchange for illicit payoffs. Just days later, the public made its move. On 21 May, a bold and unprecedented act saw a group of citizens successfully submit a petition to remove Mnangagwa from office with immediate effect. While the state-controlled media downplayed the action, sources confirm the document was formally received and logged — setting in motion a chain of destabilising responses. Then came the most ominous signal yet: on 25 May, the very man Geza had singled out — Brig-Gen Mhonda — walked into his KG6 military office only to find it had been completely cleared out. Not a single document, picture, or trace of his command remained. The break-in was silent, surgical, and invisible to the official security apparatus — an unmistakable warning shot from an unseen but powerful hand. Taken together, these events suggest that Mnangagwa’s forced exit may no longer be a matter of “if,” but “when.” The machinery is grinding into motion. And this time, it’s not just the streets talking — it’s the barracks, which development has led to Mnangagwa appointing the terror group founder Walter Tapfumaneyi to the rank of Major General or Chief Of Staff in preparation to soon make him head the army. -Invasion of Comamnder’s Office. A silent but stunning security breach has rocked the Zimbabwean presidency, exposing the weakening grip of President Emmerson Mnangagwa amid signs of a shifting power matrix within the country’s highest echelons. The mysterious and total removal of sensitive documents and personal effects from the office of Brigadier-General Fidelis Mhonda — commander of the Presidential Guard Brigade — has triggered alarm within military and intelligence circles. 🕵🏾 What Was Taken? Everything. Sources within the KG6 Barracks confirmed that Brig-Gen Mhonda walked into a “completely cleared office.” Every document — including confidential memos detailing Mnangagwa’s travel itinerary, money transfers, and security staff rotations — had vanished without a trace. “This was not a burglary. It was a calculated extraction,” a senior military officer said under strict anonymity. “There wasn’t even a scrap of paper left. His desk and chair were the only things untouched.” Even family photographs, liberation war memorabilia, service awards, and historic portraits of Brig-Gen Mhonda were removed. Nothing was broken. Nothing was vandalised. Everything was taken cleanly and with precision. 🔹 Strategic Importance of Mhonda’s Office As Chief of Staff and commander of the Presidential Guard, Mhonda’s office is not a mere administrative hub — it is the nerve centre of operational intelligence involving the Head of State. Whoever accessed and removed those files now holds intimate knowledge of how the president moves, who protects him, who funds what, and which factions are ascendant. That such a breach happened inside one of the most secure military zones in Zimbabwe — KG6 Barracks, protected by multiple boom gates, elite sentries, and surveillance — points to a chilling reality: this was an inside job executed by individuals or a unit with more power than the president himself can command. 🔹 Background: Mhonda’s Role in the Shadow State Brig-Gen Fidelis Mhonda is no minor player. He has long been associated with covert protection networks for controversial elites. In 2023, whistleblower “Comrade Bombshell” Blessed Geza publicly accused him of receiving US$25,000 per month from Zviganda (a codename used in military and journalistic circles for politically protected cartels) in exchange for private Presidential Guard deployment. Furthermore, Mhonda’s influence underpins several politically charged campaigns: • Kuda Tagwirei’s Masvingo Mobilisation Drive • Young Women for ED rallies, where Mhonda’s wife allegedly served as chief coordinator • Protection and logistical support to KT, WC and other faction-linked tycoons 🔹 Mnangagwa’s Silence: A Deafening Signal Mnangagwa has reportedly failed to identify who orchestrated the removal. There have been no arrests, no public statements, and most critically — no retaliation. For a man whose political legacy is built on control and command, this silence is both telling and damning. Security analysts argue this failure is the clearest sign yet that power has shifted away from Mnangagwa, possibly to a military-intelligence cabal operating above formal state structures. 🔹 The Big Questions • Who has the power to walk into KG6 undetected and remove intelligence-grade documents? • Was this a warning, a purge, or a power transfer? • Has Mhonda been neutralised — or is he repositioning? • And most ominously, if Mnangagwa cannot protect the office that protects him, who really rules Zimbabwe? 🔹 Kumagumo Kunenyaya… The break-in at Brig-Gen Mhonda’s office is not just a security incident — it’s a flashing red alert that the internal power dynamics of Zimbabwe are rapidly evolving. Whether it’s a prelude to a palace coup, a reconfiguration of security loyalties, or a deep-state cleansing, one thing is clear: Mnangagwa is no longer in full control. As for who carried it out? That question remains unanswered. But perhaps, as the old saying goes — “you don’t need to break a door when you own the keys.” 📅 TIMELINE OF EVENTS: The Silent Operation to Retire President Emmerson Mnangagwa 🔸 9 May 2025 – “Generals for Sale” Bombshell Whistleblower and former CIO operative Blessed Geza publicly accuses senior military generals of being compromised, naming Brigadier-General Fidelis Mhonda as the chief obstacle to removing President Mnangagwa. Geza alleges Mhonda is receiving US$25,000 per month from Zviganda-linked networks, and using the Presidential Guard as a private protection force for corrupt elites. The video titled “Generals For Sale” goes viral, triggering intense behind-the-scenes panic in security circles. 🔸 21 May 2025 – Citizens’ Petition to Retire Mnangagwa A group of citizens officially submits a petition to remove President Emmerson Mnangagwa from office “with immediate effect,” citing a collapse in public confidence, governance failures, and allegations of state capture. The petition is formally received, logged, and acknowledged by government clerical staff — marking the first recorded civic demand for presidential retirement during Mnangagwa’s rule. 🔸 25 May 2025 – Clean Sweep of Brigadier Mhonda’s Office Just four days after the petition, the office of Brigadier-General Fidelis Mhonda, inside KG6 Barracks, is mysteriously broken into and completely emptied. All documents, including presidential travel records, security deployment schedules, and confidential communication logs, are removed without a trace. Even personal effects like war medals, liberation-era photographs, family portraits, and office decorations are gone.New members who wish to receive news updates from Ignite Media Zimbabwe should WhatsApp ‘join’ to 071 9999 012No official report or investigation is announced, and President Mnangagwa remains silent — a glaring indication of internal paralysis. 🔸 13 June 2025 – National Attention Peaks Investigative reports emerge linking the May events as early signs of a coordinated operation to retire Mnangagwa, likely involving actors within the military and intelligence sectors. Analysts describe the sequence as a “cold coup” — not declared by tanks in the streets, but by disabling key pillars of Mnangagwa’s protection infrastructure. 🔚 IMPLICATION: This sequence suggests a power shift already underway inside Zimbabwe’s ruling establishment — led not by civilian outcry alone, but by a fracturing military elite once thought to be Mnangagwa’s unshakeable base. _*ED Fires 4 Senior Military Including Rugeje from Ministerial Boards As Emergency Panic Grips State House*_ One of the important 2017 Nov Operation, Retired General Englebert Rugeje has been removed from ministerial boards of TIMB (tobacco), and Agriculture Marketing Association, with the consent of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Sources said four other senior retired soldiers have been removed. Reasons of removal are that the soldiers are against the Mnangagwa Presidency extension agenda. Investigations suggest that the moves are part of an operation to test the capacities of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga to revolt against him. General Rugeje was contacted for a comment and he referred questions to the ministry of Agriculture. The permanent secretary had not responded to requests for comment at the time of writing. The development comes accusations grew against Mnangagwa that suggest that he never meant to share power with. _*Self Destruction: Mnangagwa Regime Contemplates Phasing Out US Dollar Amid Push for Monocurrency*_ The administration of President Emmerson Mnangagwa is seriously considering a major shift in Zimbabwe’s monetary policy that could result in the removal of the US dollar as legal tender. This follows strong recommendations from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the country to adopt a monocurrency regime centred on the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency. Analysts believe the move—if implemented—would mark a turning point in Zimbabwe’s economic strategy by giving the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) full control over monetary policy, which is currently constrained by the dominance of the US dollar in everyday transactions. “For this, there are several measures that need to be in place, but first and foremost, we would like to see a deeper forex market that would make sure that there is full price discovery in the market,” said IMF mission chief Wojciech Maliszewski during a recent visit. “Right now, we see good stability in the official market, and we also see a convergence between the parallel market rate and the official rate, but ideally and ultimately, we would like to see an elimination of this gap.” Maliszewski, who met President Mnangagwa at State House during his Article IV Mission to Zimbabwe, commended the government for its progress in stabilising the domestic currency. He noted that the ZiG had achieved “a level of stability sufficient to become the country’s sole legal tender,” contingent on the development of a more robust and transparent foreign-exchange market. The ZiG currently accounts for about 30 percent of all transactions in the economy, while the remainder are conducted in US dollars. Zimbabwe has been using a multicurrency system since 2019, after reintroducing a domestic currency that had previously been abandoned during the hyperinflation crisis of 2008. Economist Gladys Shumbambiri-Mutsopotsi expressed support for the IMF’s position, arguing that a monocurrency regime would bolster Zimbabwe’s monetary policy autonomy. “Under the current system, the RBZ’s toolkit is severely limited by the coexistence of multiple currencies. A single currency would strengthen the bank’s capacity to manage inflation, interest rates, and economic growth,” she said. While the government has not officially confirmed the phasing out of the US dollar, senior officials have indicated that discussions are underway. The shift would represent a bold and politically sensitive move, especially given the public’s longstanding preference for the US dollar due to its perceived stability. Market watchers warn that success will hinge on restoring public confidence in the local unit, deepening the forex market, and maintaining macroeconomic stability. As the Mnangagwa regime weighs its next steps, the nation is bracing for what could be a significant realignment in the country’s monetary and economic landscape. _*A Recipe for Disaster: Analysts Warn Mnangagwa Against Removing US Dollar*_ “This is a recipe for disaster,” said Stephen Sarkozy Chuma, former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) youth assembly spokesperson. “The government is trying to force economic patriotism on a public that has no confidence in its own institutions. People trust the US dollar because it’s stable and reliable. Removing it will not restore trust in the ZiG—it will fuel black market chaos, inflation, and public resentment.” Gibson Murinye, a Masvingo-based political activist, warned that Zimbabwe is nowhere near ready for a monocurrency system. “The economic fundamentals are not in place. Wages are still being paid in USD because no one trusts the ZiG. Shops are quoting prices in US dollars. The moment they remove the dollar, inflation will explode overnight. People will suffer,” Murinye said. “This is not economic reform—it’s self-sabotage.” _*Zimbabwe: Detrimental Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment Bill enacted*_ After several years of tireless opposition from civil society to prevent from its adoption, the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill (PVO Bill) was enacted in April 2025. This new law represents an unprecedented attack on civic space in Zimbabwe and will have a detrimental impact on fundamental freedoms. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders urge the authorities in Zimbabwe to repeal this law and to guarantee in all circumstances freedom of association and expression in the country. Paris-Geneva, 13 June 2025 – On 11 April 2025, the Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment Act (No. 1) of 2025 was officially published in the Zimbabwe’s Government Gazette, following its signature by the country’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa. This controversial law has now come into force and will be having harmful effects on Zimbabwean civil society and civic space, in violation of both Zimbabwe’s own Constitution and the country’s international human rights obligations.Under this act, all types of non governmental organisations and groups will now have to comply with burdensome registration requirements, which will negatively impact community-based groups in particular. The registration process will be closely monitored by the Office of the Registrar of PVOs, which is under the control of the executive branch, and which will be provided with wide and discretionary powers to interfere in civil society organisations’ governance and activities. The PVO Amendment Act also criminalises human rights work, as punitive provisions impose criminal liability for civil society leaders who violate the law and prohibits human rights groups from receiving funds from vaguely defined “illegitimate sources”. The Observatory recalls that the project of amending the Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) Act, which regulates civil society organisations in the country, was first discussed on 5 November 2021, when the Government of Zimbabwe gazetted the PVO Amendment Bill (PVO Bill 1), exposing its intention to provide itself with legal tools to