Mnangagwa expected back in country soon, says military boss
Emmerson Mnangagwa Photo: Reuters Emmerson Mnangagwa Photo: Reuters
Zimbabwe military commander General Constatine Chiwenga has revealed on Monday night that former vice-president Emmerson Mnangagwa is "expected in the country" shortly following what he said were successful talks with President Robert Mugabe.
Mnangagwa fled Zimbabwe to an unknown destination after being fired by Mugabe two weeks ago.
The major clampdown by the army suggests that Mugabe and the military may come to a solution that paves the way for a transition involving Mnangagwa returning to government and ultimatelyending the one-week Zimbabwean crisis.
"We have made consultations with the president and agreed on a road map to address the prevailing situation in the country," said Chiwenga.
Former Zambian president Kenneth Kaunda, who arrived in Harare on Monday, is expected to mediate in the talks between Mugabe and Mnangagwa.
Sources close to the developments claim Kaunda will persuade Mugabe to step down.
Meanwhile, Chiwenga called on the University of Zimbabwe students to return to class and war veterans to desist from activities that may disturb the peace in the country.
The war vets have organised a rally to complement the ruling Zanu-PF party efforts to impeach Mugabe in parliament after he defied their deadline to resign.
Zanu-PF secretary for information Simon Khaya Moyo has released a statement confirming that the impeachment process will go ahead in Parliament on Tuesday.
"We have instructed our chief whip to institute a vote of no confidence process in parliament tomorrow," said Moyo.
Members of Parliament from outside Harare were spotted in the capital today, with most confirming party caucus meetings ahead of Tuesday's parliament sitting.