Midlands
There was an increase of surveillance and intimidation aimed at supporters and
leadership of opposition parties. It was reported that a member of the CCC was
violently attacked at Siyahokwe Business Centre for wearing a CCC t-shirt with
CCC aspiring MP for Chirumhanzu South, Hon. Cheza's picture. The assailants, led
by Innocent Gundani and his brothers who are aligned with the ruling party, Zanu
PF. This incident adds to a disturbing pattern of violence associated with Zanu PF
during election periods.
Bulawayo
There was continued electoral
malpractice in the province. In
Mpopoma-Mzilikazi
constituency,
at Matshiphisini shops, it was
reported that Vuyani Moyo of an
unknown political party was seen
defacing posters of Zanu PF
aspiring
candidate,
Admire
Masikati. It is said that Moyo
defaced two posters which is
electoral
malpractice
and
punishable by law.
Matabeleland South
The surge in intimidation by the members
of the ruling party was recorded in the
province. At Zezani Business Centre in
Beitbridge West, it was reported that on 15
June Thabani Ndou of Zanu PF made
remarks that those without Zanu PF
membership cards shall never find peace
in their homes. This intimidated citizens
and caused them to be fearful. It is said
that Ndou instructed villagers to buy Zanu
PF cards from ward 5 chairperson. This
left citizens feeling seriously intimidated
and living in fear.
Matabeleland North
At Sipepa Business Centre it was
reported that Chief Mathuphula
Khumalo violated the Traditional
Leaders Act by instructing all
village heads to vote for the ruling
party and force citizens to vote for
Zanu PF It is said that Mathuphula
made remarks that they need to
punish everyone who voted for the
opposition. In Nkayi South, it was
noted that a Zanu PF member
Judith Chingarande allegedly told
villagers to vote for Zanu PF and
the
Member
of
Parliament
candidate
Stars
Mathe.
Chingarande warned opposition
supporters that they risk being
removed
from
the
food
aid
beneficiary list if they continue
supporting the Citizens’ Coalition
for Change.
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