Is Zimbabwe on the verge of another major military intervention? As public anger grows over Constitutional Amendment No. 3 and the controversial push to extend presidential terms to 2030, civil society movements, opposition groups, and war veterans are mobilizing for mass national protests. In this investigative breakdown, we examine whether the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) will remain in the barracks, act as the regime's shield, or step in as political arbiters—just like in November 2017. We analyze the growing rift between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, the role of military intelligence vs. police deployments, and the critical "red lines" that could trigger a sudden shift in Harare.
