US EditionZimbabwe: Mnangagwa Retires Army Commander Sanyatwe, Appoints Him Sports Minister
- President Emmerson Mnangagwa retired Lieutenant General Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe from his position as Zimbabwe National Army Commander on Tuesday.
- The retirement occurred amidst rising political tensions and ahead of highly anticipated protests planned for March 31, with opposition groups calling for Mnangagwa's resignation due to mismanagement and corruption.
- Dr. Martin Rushwaya, Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, announced the immediate reassignment of Sanyatwe to the position of Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, replacing Kirsty Coventry, who recently stepped down to become International Olympic Committee president.
- According to Rushwaya, the termination of Sanyatwe's tenure as Commander was made in terms of section 216 of the Constitution, and the appointment as Minister was in terms of section 104 of the Constitution, as he stated, "In terms of section 104 of the Constitution, appoints Lieutenant General Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe as Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture with immediate effect."
- Analysts suggest Mnangagwa's strategic move aims to consolidate power, neutralize potential dissent within the military, and ensure loyalty ahead of the protests, especially given Sanyatwe's close ties to Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga and his controversial role in the 2018 post-election crackdown.
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ZIMBABWE PRESIDENT REMOVES ARMY CHIEF AMID COUP SPECULATION - The Zambian Observer
ZIMBABWE PRESIDENT REMOVES ARMY CHIEF AMID COUP SPECULATION Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday appointed the country’s army chief as sports minister. A statement from the presidency Tuesday said Anselem Sanyatwe had been retired and reassigned to head the sports docket. The sports vacancy became available this month after Kirsty Coventry was elected president of […] The post ZIMBABWE PRESIDENT REMOVES ARMY CHIEF AMID COUP SPECULA…
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