harmonised elections are being intimidated by suspected state security agents in Headlands.
Reports indicate Tapiwa Nyamugure and Tafadzwa Zenda who were polling agents at Mooresville
primary school (ward 38), Freddie Madzinga, Alec Mavhurume, Taurai Kapompa, George Sadindi,
Divine Murinzi who were polling agents Headlands (ward 6) have been visited by suspicious people
at night moving in unmarked vehicles. Reports confirm that the untimely visits have forced some
of the victims to sleep in the bush in fear of being abducted. It is alleged that among the victims
are some who lost employment after elections for supporting Chamisa.
Mashonaland West Outlook
The province recorded cases of partisan distribution of government aid with perceived opposition
supporters being threatened with denial of pfumvunza farming inputs. A case of discrimination
was reported in Hurungwe West Mashuma ward 17 under Chief Nyamhunga‘s jurisdiction. It is
alleged that Zanu PF Central Committee member Cde Member Mutinha told ward 17 villagers that
registration of Presidential inputs will benefit Zanu PF members only. Addressing a ward 17 budget
consultation meeting at Sengwe Primary School Cde Mutinha was quoted saying,” masabhuku
endai munonyora vana vemusangano pamberi vatanga kuwana, tichange takamura pamota ye
fertilizer tichitorera ma triple C” meaning villages heads must compile lists of Zanu PF supporters
only and we will be deployed at distributions for CCC members not to benefit. There was partisan
distribution of farming inputs in Hurungwe West Magunje on 22 October 2023. It is alleged that
Zanu PF activists Nickson Mandere (former Councillor), Concilia Mudimu (women's league) ,Cosco
Matamba (FAZ) Madhobha (youth chairperson) went to the GMB and signed for Pfumvunza inputs.
Reports opine that the inputs were supposed to be signed for by CCC ward 23 Councillor Jingura
Chamunorwa. It is alleged that after receiving the inputs, the ruling party activists distributed the
inputs to ruling party members only. The case was reportedly escalated to the DDC for a
resolution.In other reports,intimidation was reported in Hurungwe West Chakari at Milverton
business centre in ward 13. Josphat Makina was intimidated and harassed by Zanu PF activists
John Khumalo and Steven Kurete. The incident happened on 1 October. It is said that the
perpetrators accused Makina of wearing Themba Mliswa’s regalia at Milverton business centre.
Makina was further forced to appear before the Zanu PF Branch executive chairperson Mr
Givemore Watch for disciplinary action. Mr Watch reportedly forced him to burn his T-shirt.
Mashonaland East Outlook
In Mashonaland East, intimidation was reported in Mudzi North at Muguwamadzi village in ward
10. Zanu PF activists Never Kufakwemba (District Chairperson) and Elias lampion (Chairperson)
reportedly forced a widow to chant Zanu PF slogans accusing her of supporting the opposition
CCC. Reports indicate that the duo intimidated her in full view of community members saying she
must denounce the CCC party first before submitting her name for registration of pfumvunza
inputs. The victim was reportedly made to sing revolutionary songs and chant ruling party slogans