First Lady Grace Mugabe rally in Murehwa on 21 November, 2015.
Photo Credit: Newsday
Highlights:
Bernard Nyamande (not real name) was forced to transport Zanu-PF youths from
Maramba to Murehwa centre for the First Lady’s rally in Murehwa. He was
threatened that his shop would be closed if he did not comply.
On 7 November 2015, the MDC-T party was not allowed to have a meeting to sell
party cards at Soruwa Village in Murehwa North. Alleged perpetrators were
Innocent Huteyebani, Zanu-PF youth officer, Kudakwashe Materera and Moffat
Rute who had been supposedly sent by councillor Rudo Matiza.
It has been reported that, around12 -15 November 2015, there were attempts to
evict commercial farmer Andrew Lock off his Gwaai Farm. Villagers in the
community are however opposed to the take over and indicated they want the
farmer in the area. Lock is said to be the only white farmer remaining in the area
and is helping the community in a number of ways. According to Lock, as quoted
in the Commercial Farmers Union periodic report, efforts by the supposed “new
owner” to come and set up his irrigation equipment at the farm have been met by
resistance from local youths who have scattered his pipes and removed his
sprinklers. The youths have also threatened to overturn his vehicle if he returns.
Meanwhile Lock’s lawyer is exploring ways of reversing the offer letter to the
“new owner”.
On 13 November 2015, a Zanu-PF official addressed students at Parirehwa School
in Goromonzi West. He indicated that those who are 15 years-old and above who
would vote in 2018 can participate in dancing competitions and pageants. A toll
free number was given to those interested. It has been reported that the number
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