maize claiming that it was from their president (President Robert Mugabe).
Alice Pundu aged 25 whose father aged 75 suffered a stroke was one of the
people who failed to benefit from the aid. The youths were led by Garikai
Mandebvu the district chairperson. The incident took place on 2 December
2015.
On 13 December 2015, two separate distribution processes were organised in
Hurungwe North to distribute seed and fertiliser from the Social Welfare
Department. The first one was for the elderly, widows and orphans and it was
reported that the process was conducted in a fair manner. The second one was
for the rest of the community and the process was facilitated by the
development committee and Arex officials. It is reported that the Zanu-PF
district leadership complained for not being involved in the distribution
process. It is said that a meeting had to be called with MP Rueben
Marumahoko to resolve the issue where, one, Pawari of Arex stated that he had
not received instructions from his superiors to consult with the Zanu-PF
leadership during the distribution of agricultural inputs.
On 14 December 2015, Musakura Village, Ward 10 village heads were said to
have sent names to the district administrator for people who were to benefit
from the distribution of agricultural inputs. It is said that Councillor Nixon
Mandere of Zanu-PF took the list and started ticking names of Zanu-PF
supporters only. At least seven people suspected to be MDC-T supporters were
taken off the list.
On 15 December 2015, Zanu-PF councillor Gladys Kanema allegedly denied
Alec Sungaro and Brian Zhumu (not real names) fertiliser even though the two
had paid the requested US$3 each for transportation of the inputs. The two
were accused of supporting MDC-T and the transport money they had
contributed was later refunded. The incident happened at Chinhengo Primary
School in Ward 18, Chegutu East.
On 16 December 2015, in Hurungwe Central Councillor Badwell Chasara
facilitated the distribution of fertiliser and he is said to have allegedly
prioritised Zanu-PF supporters. He is said to have told people to pay US$3.50
per bag for transport telling them that the fertiliser was coming from Lion’s
Den.
On 17 December 2015, a Zanu-PF councillor Ida Mbiriza in Mhondoro-Ngezi
Neuso Ward 2, reportedly denied at least three people access to fertiliser
accusing them of belonging to the MDC.
On 21 December 2015, in ward 9 at Kawondera Police Station, Councillor John
Chinake who was distributing fertiliser ordered people to chant Zanu-PF
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