responsible for this initiative.
6 January
Right to
Food
4 January
Right to
Food
Freedom of
religion
In Hurungwe Central Ward 23, there was partisan distribution of maize by Zanu PF
members. It was reported that Zanu-PF member Nixson Magaramonike in the
company of 3 party officials and Youth Chairperson Conciliar Mudimu arrived with a
beneficiary list. It was reported that Nixson called out names of party youths who
were given maize. He was assisted by another party official identified as Mupukuta
Mawadu. The social welfare exercise was manipulated to cater for party members
only. Those who were not affiliated to the ruling party benefitted at the end after
party members had received their allocation.
In Mhondoro Ngezi ward 2 people were denied maize from the social welfare
department because they conducted farming activities on Friday considered a sacred
day in African religion (Chisi) which was traditionally not allowed by the Chiefs in the
area. The two were suspected of belonging to Paul Mwazha apostolic sect and Chief
Benhura thought this is the reason the two disrespected African traditions. The
deprivation was intended as punishment since the two are against African traditional
practices.
25 January
Right to
Food
In Zvimba North Constituency ward 13 there were cases of corruption levelled against
Zanu PF Councillor, Mercy Mahachi. She is accused of distributing food aid at her own
convenience. Sources have confirmed that she calls Zanu PF members to come collect
food when others are sleeping. It has been recorded that names of deceased people
are also found on her beneficiary list. Cooking oil which is meant for poor families is
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