Northland-based Zimbabweans are "cautiously optimistic" the fall of Robert Mugabe could return the African country to democratic rule.
The Zimbabwean military has put Mugabe, his wife Grace, and key figures in his government under house arrest with speculation that former security chief Emmerson Mnangagwa would be appointed interim president.
Mnangagwa, who has been mapping out a post-Mugabe vision with the military and opposition for more than a year, was ousted as vice-president this month.
Northland dairy farmer advisor Tafi Majala said a change must come as his countrymen have suffered for too long under Mugabe.
"Someone with a new or different perspective on governance is needed and I think the army wants a person like that. Mnangagwa is talking to the opposition party about a government of national unity and I think that's what the country needs."