On 18 January at Chief Saba in Binga North constituency
hosted a joint meeting with Chief Siachilaba and a select team
of village heads. The two chiefs declared their areas as a no
go areas for any opposition party. Chief Saba warned villagers
to desist from aligning themselves with any other party except
Zanu PF. During the meeting, Chief Siachilaba heightened
threats saying that they were prepared to monitor the activities
of the opposition and ultimately deal with individuals who
partake in such events.
Threat level: Low
On 5 January at Ntabazinduna ward 5 of Umguza
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constituency, it was reported that a Zanu PF Councillor
Assault
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Theft/looting
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made remarks that the rice was only meant for Zanu PF
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members, as it had come from the Zanu PF led government. In
Displacement
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Intimidation/harassment
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identified as Mr. Qongo deprived non-members of Zanu PF
food handouts. During a rice distribution gathering, Qongo
his speech, Qongo suggested members of the opposition be
given by their parties or join the Zanu PF cell groups if they
are in dire need of rice.
On 22 January at Makhekhe area, ward 3 of Bubi
constituency, it was reported that a Zanu PF member only
identified as John Moyo embarked on a door to door campaign
demanding voter registration slips from all households. Some
members in the community complied while others refused to
submit. However, Moyo made it clear that he was acting on
orders from Norah Mthethwa- an active Zanu PF member.
Threat level: Low
On the 23th of January at village 3 in Bubi constituency, it
was reported during a village meeting, that a Zanu PF member
Two Zanu PF members identified as Sitshengisiwe Sibanda
identified as George Gwalala intimidated and threatened
and Tracy Simela denied Thabo Mkwesha* and Arafat
people. Every villager was told to join Zanu PF or risk being
Ncube* food allocation. This happened on January 6 at
punished and left out of food distribution.
Thandanani village in Umzingwane. The duo deprived
Mkwesha and Ncubein unclear circumstances demanding that
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