people suspected to be rebelling against the ruling party were going to disappear in 2018. Places such as Belmont
Farm, Warren dale farm led by Kraalhead Marimbizhike, Eton Far, in ward 17 under councillor Kunyethu, Chiuta,
Chakuinga and Rusike villages in ward 18 were also reported to be electing cell leaders to mobilize people for 2018
elections.
17 February
Freedom of
At a rally in Murehwa North Constituency ward 16 under Kraalhead Chinake , Zanu PF chairperson Peter Chitaukire is
2017
Association
alleged to have told the people that everyone must vote for the ruling party in 2018 or else they were going to
and assembly
experience more than what happened in 2008. He also reported to have said that if people don’t comply with his
orders then what happened in 2008 was ‘little and the real darkness shall come’.
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Political
In Maramba Pfungwe constituency, it is reported Zanu PF youths were busy as they went around all wards allegedly
Rights
forcing residents to contribute a $1 each towards fundraising for the 21st February movement and celebrations. These
Freedom of
youths are said to have gone around the business community with the fundraising initiative. In ward 16 namely
association
Maramba 2,it was reported that people were coerced to contribute towards the President birthday celebrations despite
and assembly
facing serious economic challenges.
Mashonaland West
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Provincial highlights
2 February
Political rights
In Chinhoyi District, Chipo Chakweza of 3049 cold stream and Hilda Wasiya of 9682 Mzari, a war veteran who
2017
Freedom of
works under Chinhoyi municipality are reported to have joined Zim PFled by Joice Mujuru in 2016. Both are former
association and Zanu PF members who owned farms in the area. Chipo Chakweza was married to former Governor Faber Chidarikire
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