is an aide to the constituency’s Member of Parliament Hon Esau Mupfumi. Rice and cooking
oil were being distributed on the day.
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Right to food
In ward 10 of Chipinge Central, there has been unfair distribution of food meant to benefit old
people. In this ward the Rural District Council and Social Welfare are politicising food meant
for the elderly. Mr Zongoro and Mr Dunga are reported to be giving food to Zanu PF
supporters only. Some of the victims being denied this aid are Mrs Mwakachiyeni Bhodho and
Mr Garikayi Mutisi who are said to be opposition supporters.
Province
Date
HR Violated
Provincial highlights
Mashonaland
2 March
Right to Food
It is alleged that there was partisan food aid distribution at Gangarahwe village ward 8.
Central
Reports are that Headman Mike Tawadzana announced to residents that only Zanu PF active
members were going to benefit. It is alleged that only ruling party members were given
maize and many villagers who were not affiliated to the ruling party did not benefit.
9March
Right to Food
It is alleged that Zanu PF MP Tabitha Kanengoni summoned women to a meeting at
Nzwimbo Council hall where food was distributed on partisan lines. Reports say that the
meeting ended late and the exercise was handed over to Women’s league chairperson
Chioniso Kodza who kept several bags of rice for herself when others benefited 2kgs per
individual. It is alleged that Kodza also distributed 10kgs of rice per individual to ruling
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