Henry Kachepa, a Zanu PF youth officer, is alleged
to be forcing youths in Mudzi North at Chigwell
Farm ward 24 to contribute a dollar each towards
a Zanu PF youth gala. It is alleged that Kachepa is
using force and threats to collect money as he
intends to throw a Zanu PF gala In Mudzi North.
Youths in the area have complained about the
exercise arguing that they cannot afford.
Residents in Wedza North constituency are
allegedly being forced to contribute 50 cents
towards the rally on 2 June 2017 when the
President interfaces with the youth. It is alleged
that Wedza Member of Parliament, David
Musabayana, Senator Rosemary Goto and the
District Administrator Kenneth Shumba revealed
that they were given a target of $10 000 to
contribute as a district to ensure smooth running
of the rally. A full council meeting was held in
Wedza North on 13 May in the council boardroom
to map a strategy for the collection of the funds.
When called for comment, Senator Goto said she
was in no position to confirm or deny fundraising
and said these are preparations being undertaken
by herself and others on behalf of Zanu PF as a
party.
David Kufakwemba, a Zanu PF ward 24 councillor,
gathered people of Mudzi North on 5 May 2017 at
Nyamuyaruka Bussines Centre. The agenda of the
meeting was to come up with a strategy on the
contributions towards the presidential rally in
Marondera. Residents were compelled to pay
$1.50 per household. Villagers were not happy
about the forced contributions however a number
contributed towards the rally out of fear.
At Goromonzi Primary School, in ward 16 of
Goromonzi North a number of pupils were
allegedly turned away by deputy headmaster,
Chavi, on their first day of school. The students
were turned away on opening day, 9 May,
because their parents had failed to pay fees ahead
of opening day.
Communities in Wedza South are being forced by
the youth district committee led by Rheneas
Dhave to contribute towards the same rally.
Households with members who are gainfully
employed are being compelled to contribute a
dollar and households where no one is formally
employed are compelled to contribute fifty cents.
Contributions commenced on 3 May. On 19 May
the committee noted the names and identity
numbers of those that have made the
contributions.
On three consecutive days, from 9 to 11 May,
teachers from St Roberts Dzova primary and
secondary school in Hwedza were forced by Zanu
PF village chairperson, Mavhondo to each pay a $1
towards fundraising for the presidential rally in
Marondera in June.
Villagers from Wedza were allegedly forced by
Zanu PF District Secretary, Bachi, to each
contribute 50 cents towards transport fares to
ferry 400 party members to Marondera. Villagers
were informed through letters addressed to cell
chairpersons and signed off by the district
secretary and district treasurer. On 11 May,
Godfrey Tembo collected money from people in
Magamba cell, Jongwe branch of ward 15.
Threat level: low
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