Zimbabwe: The Implications of Floyd Shivambu’s Demotion From the MK Party

The Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) party’s announcement on Tuesday that Floyd Shivambu had been removed from his position as Secretary-General during a press briefing has ignited debate about the stability and governance of the MK party, which has long been perceived as a volatile and informal organisation.

During a tense press briefing in Durban, the party said the decision follows an internal investigation into Shivambu’s recent trip to Malawi, which officials say contravened the party’s constitution and…