Province Date
Midlands 10 January
HR Violated
Right to food
Provincial highlights
On the 10th of January, Nyamhara in Gokwe Gumunyu constituency, received food
aid in form of rice from the first lady Dr Grace Mugabe to be distributed to every
individual in that community. Although the purpose of this distribution was not
clearly outlined to the residents they were supposed to all get a share despite their
political affiliation. The local Zanu PF Chairperson Tinoenda Makoro responsible for
the programme allegedly did not give out all the food to all the people. He said since
it was from the first lady, opposition members were not going to get the food as the
first lady is Zanu PF.
Uknown
(beginning of
January)
Right to Food
Fertilizers, which were supposed to be fairly given to farmers who had earlier got
seeds from the presidential farm inputs were diverted and instead sold to the
targeted beneficiaries. This led to many farmers missing out since they could not
afford to buy the fertilizers, which were pegged at $10 upwards. Joe Madzana Zanu
PF chair who was in charge of the program is said to have sold the fertilizers to Peter
Zengeni from Muzion village, Abina Matoro from Matoro Village and Agrippa Pondiwa
from Pamire Village. This happened in Ward 16 at the beginning of the month of
January in Gokwe Gumunyu ward 16 at Pachoda B/C.
Right to Food
Maize is being distributed in a partisan manner in Mberengwa, one Shoko
Simbabrashe Chikati* was denied access to maize as he was said to be supporting
the Member of Parliament Chiratidzo Mabuwa who is believed to be in a faction
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