The ZANU PF Politburo has expelled Central Committee member and war veteran Blessed Runesu Geza from the party for calling for President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s resignation.
At a media briefing at the party’s headquarters in Harare on Thursday, ZANU PF Secretary for Legal Affairs Patrick Chinamasa announced that Geza’s expulsion is effective immediately. He said:
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The Politburo endorsed the recommendation from the National Disciplinary Committee that Blessed Geza should be expelled from ZANU PF with immediate effect.
As you are aware, he was a member of the central committee and that calls for even higher obligations to the success and unity of the party. He was also a war veteran.
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Chinamasa said that Geza should have been aware from the outset of the potential danger and consequences of his remarks. He added:
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He didn’t pay heed for whatever reason, and of course, we have taken a decision that he be expelled from ZANU PF.
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Geza is reportedly in hiding due to several criminal charges filed against him by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP).
These charges include theft, undermining the authority of or insulting the President, and incitement to commit public violence.

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Summary: ZANU PF, a political party in Zimbabwe, kicked out a member named Blessed Geza for saying the President should step down. The party's leaders said Geza didn't follow the rules and now he's not part of the party anymore. Geza is also facing criminal charges for things like stealing, disrespecting the President, and trying to start violence. Geza is in hiding because of these charges.

ZANU PF Expels War Veteran Blessed Geza

National Prosecuting Authority on Wednesday, 26 February, dropped the charges against Basil Nyabadza, the former chairman of the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA), before he could enter a plea.
Nyabadza is accused of defrauding Blessed Geza of US$1,362,000 in a land deal. Geza, a veteran of Zimbabwe’s War of Independence and a member of the ZANU PF Central Committee, is currently hiding because he faces charges of inciting violence, theft, and insulting the president.
As reported by <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/geza-loses-case/">The Herald</a>, prosecutor Anesu Chirenje told the court that Nyabadza would be summoned again once Geza is available to appear in court.
Nyabadza disagreed with this decision and wanted the charges to be read to him and the trial to begin.
However, the new magistrate, Donald Ndirowei, who replaced Tilda Mazhande after she stepped down in the morning, agreed with the State’s decision to drop the charges before the plea.
Dropping the charges before the plea means that the evidence could be used again if Nyabadza is tried in the future.
If the charges had been dropped after the plea, it would have been an automatic acquittal, and the evidence could not be used again.
Last week, Magistrate Mazhande had warned that she would remove Nyabadza from remand if Geza did not appear in court, but Mazhande later stepped down from the case for personal reasons.
It is alleged that on October 29, 2020, Geza purchased a 423,504-hectare piece of land from Nyabadza for US$1,362,000, with Geza granted exclusive rights to subdivide, develop, and sell the land.
Nyabadza reportedly misrepresented that the land had title deeds, promising to provide them within a month but never did.
While Geza was working on subdivision permits, he discovered that Nyabadza had sold the same land to Velda Estates.
Geza later learned that the sale agreement had been cancelled without his knowledge after attempting to resolve the matter with Nyabadza.

The National Prosecuting Authority dropped fraud charges against Basil Nyabadza because Blessed Geza, the person he's accused of defrauding, is not available to appear in court. Nyabadza wanted the trial to begin, but the new magistrate agreed to drop the charges before the plea. This means the evidence can be used again in the future. Nyabadza sold land to Geza, promising title deeds that were never provided. Geza later found out the land was sold to someone else, leading to the fraud charges. Geza is currently in hiding facing other charges.

Fraud Charges Dropped Against Nyabadza Pending Geza's Return

Alpha Media Holdings’ senior reporter, Blessed Mhlanga, handed himself over to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Law and Order division at Harare Central Police Station on Monday morning. He was promptly arrested and charged.
Last week, ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi appealed to the public for help in locating Mhlanga, who was wanted for violating a section of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act.
Mhlanga said on Friday he could not report to the police due to illness.
On Monday, the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) confirmed that Mhlanga had been arrested and charged with two counts of violating Section 164 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act for allegedly transmitting data messages that incite violence. Said ZLHR:
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The charge emanates from some statements, which were allegedly uttered by Blessing Geza, a liberation war veteran and a ZANU PF political party central committee member on 27 January 2025 and on 11 February 2025.
Mhlanga, who works for HStv, was interrogated by ZRP officers on Monday 24 February 2025 about the broadcaster’s operations and press conferences allegedly addressed by Geza.
Mhlanga, who is represented by Chris Mhike of [the ZLHR], is set to be detained overnight at Harare Central Police Station and is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.
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Blessed Mhlanga, a reporter, was arrested for interviewing Blessed Geza, a political party member. The police accused Mhlanga of sharing messages that cause violence. He was supposed to go to the police last week but said he was sick. His lawyers said he will stay in jail overnight and go to court the next day. The police questioned Mhlanga about his work with a television station and interviews with Geza. Mhlanga is being represented by a lawyer from Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights.

Blessed Mhlanga Arrested For Interviewing Blessed Geza

The controversial war veteran and ZANU PF Central Committee member Blessed Runesu Geza has refuted rumours that he has been arrested or gone into hiding.
In a message to HStv, Geza asserted that war veterans are prepared to drive change in the country and announced that he will soon hold a press conference to provide further clarification. He said:
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We are ready to bring change and no amount of threats and lies will derail the struggle. The signal is coming.
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Geza gained public attention several weeks ago when he openly criticised ZANU PF’s proposed constitutional amendment that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2028, after his second and final term ends.
Geza and his supporters have not only opposed the prospect of a third Mnangagwa term but have also demanded the President’s immediate resignation, accusing him of incompetence, corruption, nepotism, and cronyism.
However, Geza’s outspoken stance has drawn the ire of the state. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has filed criminal charges against him.
Last Wednesday, ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi issued a statement saying that Geza was wanted for questioning in connection with four separate criminal charges.
Geza faces allegations of theft under Section 113 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act (Chapter 9: 23), related to the alleged theft and sale of three vehicles belonging to a complainant without consent.
He is also being charged with two counts of “Undermining the Authority of or Insulting the President” under Section 33 (2) (a) (ii) of the same Act.
Lastly, Geza faces a charge of “Incitement to Commit Public Violence” under Section 187 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act (Chapter 9: 23).
Nyathi further warned that anyone assisting Geza in evading police questioning would face arrest and prosecution.
Critics have raised concerns over the timing of the theft charges, suggesting that they could be politically motivated.
Some argue that Geza is being persecuted for challenging Mnangagwa, while others speculate that if the charges are genuine, then it proves that rogues and criminals are protected as long as they toe the party line.

Geza, a war veteran, says he is not arrested or hiding. He criticizes President Mnangagwa and demands his resignation. Police charge him with theft, insulting the President, and incitement to violence. People who help him will also be arrested. Some think the charges are political. They believe Geza is targeted for speaking out against the President. Others say criminals are protected as long as they support the ruling party. Geza promises to hold a press conference to explain more.

"Bombshell" Geza Refutes Claims Of Arrest Or Hiding

ZANU PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa denied claims of factionalism within the party on Thursday, saying that war veteran Blessed Runesu Geza, also known as Bombshell, is being used to further a specific agenda, reported <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/mutsvangwa-avoids-tackling-zanu-pf-factionalism-head-on-claims-vocal-geza-being-used/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>.
There is a widespread belief that ZANU PF is currently divided, with one faction pushing for the postponement of the 2028 general elections to allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030, while another faction, reportedly backing Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, supports adherence to the constitutionally mandated two-term limit.
Neither Mnangagwa nor Chiwenga has publicly acknowledged these emerging factions.
Factional tensions became evident recently when two groups of ZANU PF supporters were heard chanting pro-Mnangagwa and pro-Chiwenga songs at the Heroes Acre.
Geza, along with some war veterans, has publicly called for Mnangagwa to step down, accusing him of cronyism, corruption, and nepotism.
At a media briefing at the ZANU PF headquarters on Thursday, Mutsvangwa dismissed Geza’s stance, claiming that he was being misled by “fools.” He said:
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I have a lot of angst about the way he is being used by people who have a certain agenda. Comrade Geza, I do not know what other issues might be bothering you, but we, the war veterans, always remember… I wish he would not follow fools who are misleading him. I am deeply concerned about what is happening with him.
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Mnangagwa’s term is set to end in 2028, and he has repeatedly stated that he will not seek another term. However, critics remain sceptical, as current developments suggest the opposite.

ZANU PF spokesperson Mutsvangwa says war veteran Geza is being misled by people with their own agenda in the party. Some believe there are factions in ZANU PF, one supporting Mnangagwa staying in power beyond 2028, while another supports following the term limits. Mutsvangwa denies factionalism in the party. Geza and some war veterans want Mnangagwa to step down, but Mutsvangwa says Geza is being misled. Mnangagwa has said he won't seek another term after 2028, but some are unsure.

Mutsvangwa: War Veteran Bombshell Geza Being Misled By "Fools"

ZANU PF Secretary for War Veterans, Douglas Mahiya, warned war veterans opposing President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s extended rule that they could be silenced indefinitely, reported <a href="https://cite.org.zw/mahiya-threatens-to-silence-war-veterans-opposing-mnangagwas-extended-stay-in-office/">CITE</a>.
His remarks were aimed at Blessed Runesu Geza and other veterans critical of Mnangagwa’s leadership, citing issues like corruption and cronyism.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has launched a manhunt for Geza, who faces criminal charges, including theft, undermining the authority of the President and incitement to violence.
Mahiya also claimed that had Mnangagwa been less principled, ZANU PF could have declared a state of emergency to extend his rule, citing the sanctions imposed on the country as akin to a declaration of war by Western powers.
Mahiya made comments during the launch of a War Veterans Fund and empowerment programme in Bulawayo on Saturday. Said Mahiya:
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We were sanctioned by the West. That’s a sign that we are in a war. When a country has sanctions, when people are in a war, they can stop going for elections because they are in a war and declare a state of emergency.
Mnangagwa is a proper, listening, educated leader, but if the country was under someone else, we could have declared that ‘we are in a state of emergency and there are no elections.’ Then we would remove Mnangagwa from power only if he died…
The leadership we want is not one of a person who is highly educated or who has a character that we don’t know.
We want a leader who has a character and hunhu that we know, and that has been shown by Mnangagwa in the period that he has been running the country. He can extend his term so that the population can benefit.
So if you refuse, we have the right, although forbidden by the law, to act otherwise to stop you indefinitely from saying such things.
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Mahiya warned war veterans not to believe that their participation in the liberation struggle grants them the authority to oppose plans to extend Mnangagwa’s term, especially when the majority support it. He said:
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It doesn’t give you power, if you do not follow what people want, your going to Zambia and being a war veteran will be useless. You won’t have standing because you are ganging against the people.
I don’t expect, as the secretary of war veterans, to hear any other war veteran say the opposite because the party’s constitution says our duty as the league is to protect the interests of the party and its leadership, which is the resolution that was made here in Bulawayo. That is the interest of the party, and we also protect the leadership.
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A resolution from the ZANU PF National People’s Conference in Bulawayo last year called for amending the Constitution to extend Mnangagwa’s second and final term until 2030.

War veteran Douglas Mahiya warned other veterans who don't want President Mnangagwa to stay in power longer. He said they could be silenced forever. Mahiya is mad at Blessed Geza and others who criticize Mnangagwa for being corrupt and having too many friends in power. The police are looking for Geza because of criminal charges. Mahiya thinks the country is at war because of sanctions. He said if Mnangagwa wasn't a good leader, they could have declared a state of emergency to keep him in power. Mahiya warned war veterans not to go against the majority who want Mnangagwa to stay until 2030.

Mahiya: War Veterans Opposing "ED 2030" Will Be Silenced Forever

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a manhunt for war veteran Blessed Geza Runesu, also known as “Bombshell.”
In a statement released this Wednesday, ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed that Geza is wanted for questioning in connection with four separate criminal charges, which are detailed below:
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<li>Theft allegations as defined in Section 113 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, Chapter 9: 23. The suspect stole and disposed three vehicles belonging to a complainant without his consent.</li>
<li>He is also facing two Counts of contravening Section 33 (2) (a) (ii) of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, Chapter 9: 23, “Undermining the Authority of or Insulting the President.</li>
<li>One count of contravening Section 187 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, Chapter 9: 23, “Incitement to commit public violence”.</li>
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Nyathi warned that anyone found harbouring Geza or assisting him to evade police questioning will face arrest and prosecution.
He further urged anyone with information to come forward and contact the National Complaints Desk at (0242) 703631 or via WhatsApp at 0712 800197.

The police are looking for Blessed Geza, also known as "Bombshell," for many crimes. He stole three cars, insulted the President, and incited violence. If anyone helps him, they will get in trouble too. The police want information to catch him. If you know where he is, call the police to help.

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