“Soldier, not politician”: Temba Mliswa claims VP Chiwenga ‘lacks political capital’

HARARE – Outspoken former Norton legislator Temba Mliswa has claimed that Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has “no political capital” within the ruling Zanu-PF party, arguing that the former military commander lacks grassroots support and is disconnected from party structures.

Mliswa further claimed that Chiwenga’s own home province, Mashonaland East, does not fully back him, suggesting that internal divisions and lack of connection with ordinary members undermine his leadership prospects.

“The Vice President has no political capital. He’s not a politician. And for him to become the president of this country, he must be supported by the party structures. The party structures are political. And he’s not at all supported by the party structures.

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