Spokesman Nathan Shamuyarira said the party’s leadership, which met on
Tuesday, acknowledged mistakes in recent hurried primary elections and
called a second round of primaries in constituencies in Masvingo, Manicaland
and Mashonaland East.Some members have defied President Robert Mugabe and his presidium by
proposing to run as Zanu (PF) candidates despite losing a primary, or running
as independents.Party insiders said the move has deepened divisions between those calling
for the expulsion of such rebels and those who advocate patience. In
Masvingo alone, 11 members have defied the party, among them Finance
Minister Samuel Mumbengengwi and politburo member Dzikamai Mavhaire.
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