Mugabe's Last Rival: Why Rex Nhongo Had to Be Eliminated

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:39:24 +0000

Dive deep into the untold story of power, politics, and purges at the very foundation of modern Zimbabwe. In this gripping documentary-style analysis, we explore the life, influence, and controversial death of Solomon Mujuru, alias Rex Nhongo—the former Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA), a towering figure in the liberation struggle, and ultimately, Robert Mugabe's most formidable rival.

From the battlefields of the Second Chimurenga to the corridors of post-independence power, Rex Nhongo was instrumental in uniting the liberation forces and ensuring Mugabe's early political dominance. However, as Mugabe consolidated his grip on power, Mujuru's immense popularity, control over the security sector, and perceived presidential ambitions made him a dangerous threat.

What truly happened in August 2011? Was his death at his Beatrice farm a tragic accident, or the final, calculated move in a long-running power struggle?