HARARE – The chairman of ZANU PF’s Varakashi 4ED group in Mashonaland West, Levison Chambati, has made a stark political prediction, declaring that Zimbabwe’s opposition will “completely disappear” this year.
In a statement on Tuesday, Chambati forecast a dramatic erosion of rival political structures, framing 2026 as the year the opposition fades into irrelevance.
“My prophecy for 2026 is clear — the opposition and its supporters will have nothing to hold onto but empty hopes of change that will never come,” Chambati stated.
He specifically targeted former CCC leader Nelson Chamisa, alleging,
“Chamisa, as usual, will keep feeding his base with endless verses instead of a clear political plan, eventually relocating to America for good by year-end, leaving his loyalists confused and leaderless.”
Chambati also commented on other prominent opposition figures, suggesting a future of diminished impact and defections.
He claimed Fadzayi Mahere would continue to win “social media awards — not for impact, but for being the most consistently online opposition politician.”
“That digital energy, however, won’t translate into real change, giving Zanu PF the perfect conditions to push forward with President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa’s term extension to 2030,” he added.
Regarding Job Sikhala, Chambati speculated,
“He’ll likely pull another dramatic stunt to attract foreign donors — maybe even stage another ‘attack’ like before.”
He further predicted that Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume would “officially cross over and become Zanu PF Party District Chairman for Zone 4. Because Zanu PF ihomwe isingazari (the pot that never runs empty).”
Chambati asserted that a wider migration to the ruling party would follow.
“Others will quietly follow, leaving the opposition as a shell — a name on paper, with no structure, no strategy, and no future. Figures like Mwonzora, Biti, and Welshman Ncube will fade into political obscurity,” he said.
He concluded by dismissing the opposition’s viability:
“In short, 2026 will confirm one thing: there is no longer a viable opposition in Zimbabwe. No house, no foundation, and certainly no hope.”
The provocative prediction comes amid ongoing political realignments and ahead of the 2028 general elections.
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