PROVINCIAL OUTLOOK
Bulawayo
In Bulawayo, five human rights violations were documented. The violations, affecting 541 people (331 women
and 210 men), ranged from restrictions on freedom of assembly to political coercion. In Entumbane, ZANU PF
district officials, including Chairman Mr. Mguni, held mandatory meetings requiring residents to purchase party
membership cards to access farming inputs, effectively punishing those who did not comply and undermining
freedom of association. In Bulawayo South, residents in Sizinda faced a two-week water shortage despite
paying bills, violating their right to water. Pumula and other clinics have deteriorated, forcing patients to pay
for essential medical supplies and exposing communities to preventable health risks. In Bulawayo Ward 12,
government support was distributed unfairly, with access conditioned on party membership, restricting political
freedoms. Collectively, these incidents highlight systematic violations of freedom of assembly, access to basic
services, political coercion, and the right to essential healthcare
Mashonaland West
In Mashonaland West, ZPP documented 11 human rights violations affecting 293 people (143 women, 150 men
including 10 PWDs), with the most serious relating to restrictions on freedom of assembly and political
intimidation. In Chinhoyi Ward 10, opposition supporters were assaulted for wearing party T-shirts, while in
Kariba, 36 people were barred from convening meetings without ruling party approval, undermining freedom of
expression, assembly, and association. In Makonde Ward 8, artisanal mining disputes and unregulated activities
led to threats of violence and displacement, affecting children and persons with disabilities. In Hurungwe, a
CCC supporter’s home was set on fire, reflecting political violence and malicious property damage. Residents
in Chinhoyi also face limited water access due to corruption and mismanagement, while poor waste collection
and inaccessible roads threaten public health and safety. Collectively, these incidents highlight systematic
political intimidation, suppression of assembly, threats to personal security, and violations of basic socioeconomic rights.
Manicaland Central
In Mashonaland Central, ZPP documented 10 human rights violations affecting 233 people (93 women, 140 men
including 1 PWD). In Guruve North, villagers in wards 5, 6, and 7 were forced to surrender between 10 and 16 kg of
maize per household despite widespread low harvest, potentially worsening the food security situation for several
households thus threatening their right to food and dignity. Village heads and secretaries compel compliance and
coordinate the collection, deepening economic coercion against already vulnerable communities. Additionally, in
Mt Darwin East, a ZANU PF supporter barred a young man from participating in a football match for wearing a
Blue Movement T-shirt, highlighting political discrimination and suppression of freedom of association. These
violations reflect systemic abuse, coercion, and the use of force to control communities.