WhatsApp message Gomwe allegedly disassociated himself
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with the violence rather accused the MDC-T youths for
looting phones from the dealers and seeking refuge at the
MDC-T offices hence the conflict.
Threat level: Low
On 16 January, Zanu PF activists identified only as Mai
Ronnie, Mai Gongola and Madhobha were recognised in
Kambuzuma ward 12 conducting door to door campaigns
recording Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) serial numbers
from registrants. The group claimed to be updating a cell
Destroyed property at MDC-T Harvest House offices
database hence they advised those not registered to register
and submit their details without fail. Among the victims
recorded was Loice Maganga*.
Violence was reported at MDC-T Headquarters Harvest
House in Harare Central Business District (CBD) on January
3. Reports are that clashes between MDC-T youths and Ximex
phone dealers resulted in violent skirmishes as property was
reportedly destroyed during the conflict. The cause of the
violence was unknown as the MDC-T spokesperson Obert
Gutu reported that he was not aware of the reasons behind the
conflict. However, there was a lot of speculation on social
media as rumours were accusing Zanu PF youth league
Chairperson Godwin Gomwe for mobilizing ruling party
youths to vandalise properties at Harvest House. Through a
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