AUGUST 2017
ordered all villagers to contribute towards the
building of a clinic. It is alleged that Mushonga said
villagers were supposed to contribute 2kgs of
maize, any form of relish and $2 for paying soldiers
who would work on the clinic. Those who failed to
comply had their names noted and were threatened
with unspecified action. Mushonga is alleged to
have said all villagers must also work and help by
any means possible in the building of the clinic after
making contributions. It was said that ward 18
councilor, Paul Matendawafa was not supposed to
participate as he is of the MDC-T.
Threat level: Low
On 12 August in Buhera West, Nhamoinesu village,
Ward 6 it was reported that kraal head Thomas
Paguva called a meeting at his homestead where he
demanded that villagers pay 20 cents each so that
they become beneficiaries of agricultural inputs for
the next farming season. It is alleged that these
funds were used to prepare for Heroes’ Day
commemorations. Paguva further indicated that
those who failed to contribute must not complain if
they do not get anything that comes as aid from
Zanu PF in future.
In Chikanga/Dangamvura, areas of Sakubva high
density suburb, Devonshire ward 16 on 29 August,
informal settlers were allegedly forced to join Zanu
PF
cell
structures.
On
the
day
Chikanga/Dangamvura constituency legislator Esau
Mupfumi told all informal settlers to join a Zanu PF
cell in preparation for the 2018 elections. One
victim who was forced to join Zanu PF, Godfrey
Mukungatu said that they were going to comply
with Mupfumi’s orders since they were in desperate
need of stands and Zanu PF is the only party, which
can protect them if they comply with its demands. It
is alleged that these informal settlements have
residents living in appalling conditions and almost
1500 people stay in these informal settlements. It
was also alleged that Mupfumi further stated that
these families were a no go area for anyone else
beside Zanu PF. The families were asked to report
anyone seeking to address or mobilise them.
In Nyanga South, Ward 19, Panongowawa village
on 18 August, it was reported that village head John
Magaso concvened what was supposed to be a
developmental meeting but later turned out to be a
Zanu PF meeting. It is alleged that the meeting was
addressed by George Makoto’s chief election agent
for the upcoming local authority by-election, Tendai
Saruchera. The meeting was said to have been
attended by around 40 people. The meeting was at
Sedze Business Centre in Panongowana village. It
is alleged that Saruchera, in his address threatened
the gathering that if they do not vote for the Zanu
PF candidate they will be dealt with accordingly.
The other candidate contesting this by-election is
Getrude Chigwanda.
On 22 August 2017, in Ward 18, Mapako area,
Nyanga South headman Fungai Mushonga allegedly
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