Political Reporter

Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has reportedly retreated from active politics, shifting his attention to poultry farming at his rural farmstead.

Chamisa, once the fiery opposition leader known for his eloquent speeches and active mobilisation efforts, is said to be seriously considering a permanent departure from Zimbabwe’s turbulent political landscape to focus fully on his poultry farming project.

A source close to Chamisa, speaking on condition of anonymity, disclosed that the former CCC president has already begun intensive poultry production at his farm and is seriously weighing the prospects of a full-time transition into agriculture.

"Chamisa is at a stage where he feels politics has drained him emotionally and psychologically. Poultry farming has become his new passion, and it appears he sees it as a viable alternative to the often-frustrating world of politics," said the source.

The insider further revealed that Chamisa's recent silence on national political issues is deliberate and reflective of his changing priorities.

The same source added that Chamisa is also considering a return to his pastoral roots.

"Aside from farming, Chamisa is deeply contemplating returning to full-time pastoral duties. He has always retained strong ties to his faith and sees pastoral ministry as a more fulfilling and peaceful calling than political engagement," the source said.

According to the informant, Chamisa’scontemplation of leaving politics stems significantly from feelings of deep betrayal by his close political allies.

The former opposition leader is said to feel profoundly let down by key figures within his political circle, including Charlton Hwende, Job Sikhala, and Tendai Biti.

"The sense of betrayal is intense. Chamisa trusted and relied on people like Hwende, Sikhala, and Biti, and their perceived disloyalty has shaken him to the core. This has greatly influenced his decision to distance himself from active politics," the source noted.

Chamisa’s retreat from political engagement, if confirmed, will mark a dramatic shift in Zimbabwe’s opposition landscape, potentially reshaping the dynamics ahead of future elections.

For now, however, Chamisa seems content to raise poultry and perhaps return soon to a very different public role—as a preacher and farmer rather than a politician.

Efforts to get a comment directly from Chamisa were futile as his mobile phones went unanswered.

However, yesterday he posted a short video of poultry on social media, captioning it simply: 'Welcome to poultry farming'.