Mnangagwa retires another general

President Emmerson Mnangagwa retired Lieutenant General Thomas Moyo, continuing a pattern of military leadership reshuffles. ZimEye reported the retirement follows the departure of several senior officers in recent months. The moves are seen as part of Mnangagwa's strategy to consolidate control over the security apparatus ahead of the 2028 succession battle. Retired generals have been appointed to diplomatic posts or given lucrative parastatal jobs. The core vulnerability is the risk of factional infighting within the military as Mnangagwa's succession remains unresolved, potentially destabilizing the regime's core pillar of support.