Plan and Christian Care) Zanu (PF) youths are alleged to have impounded some handouts and distributed them to party loyalists.
Mwenezi has been a Zanu (PF) stronghold since independence. In the disputed 2000 elections the district polled the second largest number of votes for the ruling party.
Party supporters here have reportedly been deserting Zanu over disgruntlement following the its failure to meet promises of development in health and education. – Trust Matsilele
14.6.2007
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Zanu (PF) youths take food from the sick
MWENEZI
The ruling party has resorted to its traditional food politics and intimidation as a campaign method ahead of next year's elections.
In Neshuro area, where a large number of people, many of them afflicted by TB and HIV/AIDS, get their food handouts from faithful donors (Red Cross,