Apphia Musavengana has issued a strong public message to Paul Tungwarara, a Presidential Investment Advisor. She told him to focus on his job and stop causing drama through public insults and "rants."
Musavengana made it clear that while they have worked together in the past, she does not take orders from him. She also questioned why he is acting aggressively in Zimbabwe when he behaves professionally on international stages like Dubai.
Musavengana started by clarifying that she is independent. She explained that her work is guided by a sense of duty and respect for the country’s leadership, not by Tungwarara’s instructions.
"Yes, I worked with you but not under your instructions," Musavengana said. "I worked under the guidance of those I respect dearly... as a call of duty."
She also mentioned that neither of them has the power to control high-level security matters. She credited the country’s peace to the official security departments, not to individuals.
A major part of her message was about Tungwarara’s specific role. He was appointed to help bring investment to Zimbabwe, but Musavengana feels he is distracted by personal fights.
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"I do not hold any position, and I do not wish to," she stated. "Yours [your job] is to advise on investments. Do you know what that means?" She added that it is confusing when he insults people in public and then tries to call her "sister" in private.
Musavengana reminded Tungwarara of the party’s official goals, specifically the plan for President Mnangagwa to continue leading until 2030. She asked why he seemed to forget this while speaking on "sacred land" where these decisions were made.
"Who wants to remove anyone from which seat? Resolution Number 1, did you forget it so soon?" she asked, referring to the "2030" leadership goal.
She also expressed concern over how Tungwarara has been treating spiritual leaders, including prophets and traditional leaders (sangomas). She noted that these leaders usually work well with the government.
"When an advisor starts insulting them, it is worrying. Who is next?" she warned.
Musavengana concluded by saying she wants no part in public shouting matches. She promised to stay loyal to the "vision and the great works" of the leadership and urged Tungwarara to remember that his role is to help the country, not to create division.
"Zimbabwe is all we have," she reminded him.
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