assembly and
released vehicles which will be used to abduct the opposition supporters. They said this at various work places where
association
they encouraged people to protect their lives by buying Zanu PF party cards. This threat has instilled fear among
workers who find it difficult to enjoy rights enshrined in the Constitution. The duo is alleged to have issued these
statements under the command of Cde Chatikobo [Zanu-PF District chairperson] who is an A1 farmer at a resettled
Forrester K section in the same area.
23 February
Political
There was a Zanu PF rally held at ward 24 Wadzanai Township in Shamva South Constituency. The party chairperson
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Rights
Mr Kanyemba and Mr Eniwell Nyamharadzo a member of the party, were allegedly threatening residents "mukasauya
Freedom of
kumusangano and mukasaregista kuma cell groups, kana chimurenga chatanga musazotii mavara angu azere ivhu" (you
association,
are encouraged to attend meetings and also to register in cell groups because if the situation gets hot don’t say you were
assembly
not warned). They are alleged to have said all those who were not registered were well known and they were going to be
dealt with severely when the time comes. It is reported a lot of threats and hate speech were uttered during the rally
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Right to food
It is reported Local Government Minister and Member of Parliament Saviour Kasukuwere and Provincial Affairs
Freedom of
Minister Martin Dinha held a meeting at Matope School in Mount Darwin South where it is alleged surrounding
assembly and
households, teachers, businesspersons, and all civil servants were made to contribute money towards the President’s
association
birthday celebrations which were to be held at Matobo. The working class and businesspersons were reportedly urged
to contribute five dollars and the rest a dollar per household. Those who did not contribute were reportedly going to be
removed from food aid programs starting from March.
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