Partisan approaches in the distribution and registration for Pfumvudza/intwasa scheme were
witnessed when members of the Citizen Coalition for Change were either denied or struck off from
the registers. At ward 6 of Zhombe constituency, it was reported that village heads identified as
Gotosa deprived Mavis Ncube, Anna Shoko, Tellme Dube and Amis Phiri their maize allocation
from the food distribution program. It is said that Gotosa told them that they were not eligible as
they failed to attend ZanuPF meetings in the previous month. In Gokwe Chireya ward 4, it was
reported that Michael Tupe told the community that the presidential farming inputs, maize seed,
and fertilisers were only meant for ZanuPF supporters. He further excused the opposition
supporters and told them to go to Nelson Chamisa. Thomas Dube is among those that got
deprived.
Bulawayo Province
Bulawayo Province has been a hot bed following recalls of 15 Citizen Coalition for Change MP’s by
Sengezo Tshabangu. The heightened fissures in the CCC, has led to some violations being recorded
in the province. At ward 23 of Phelandaba-Mpophoma constituency, it was reported that
Desmond Mahlangu of Citizens Coalition for Change assaulted Thulani Dube for stating that Nelson
Chamisa had badly handled the affairs of the party. It is said that Mahlangu punched Dube several
times in the face. The matter was reported to the Zimbabwe Republic Police. At ward 1 in the
Central Business Unit, it was reported that Bulawayo Municipal Police (BMP) manhandled Mandla
Siwela, Anna Moyo and Stanlake Moyo as they were confiscating property to some vendors who
are said to be operating illegally. Allegedly, the BMP manhandled the trio, confiscated the
property, and later arrested them. While it is true that some vendors are operating illegally, there
was no point in manhandling them.
Matabeleland North Province
The province witnessed intense political intolerance orchestrated by Zanu PF activists. The moves
were meant to punish and frustrate members of the Citizens Coalition for Change. In Tsholotsho
North, it was reported that Zanu PF activist and war veteran Clement Mkandla threatened to
demolish the School Development Committee of Gwaai Primary School on the basis that it is