Mahusekwa
ZANU PF youths moved around Marondera West yesterday, forcing people to attend a rally that was addressed by Mr Sekeramayi at Mahusekwa growth point. Those who refused were threatened with unspecified action.
Ward 14
In Chihota district, Absolom Chifamba, a soldier was threatened with death by the ZANU-PF district chairman, Tonderai Mukucha. Mr Chihota was harassed for socialising at a beerhall with his neighbour, Mr Magenzi who is an MDC supporter.
Ward 16
ZANU-PF youths and an aspiring ZANU-PF councillor identified as Muzuva, are moving around the community tearing down MDC posters. They are also going around shops and bottle stores threatening people to vote for ZANU- PF or else face the consequences of not doing so.
Shamva North
Ward 3
ZANU PF supporters are moving around the area tearing down MDC- T posters and burning them. The case has since been reported to the police but no action has been taken yet.
Shamva South
Ward 11
The ZANU PF Ward Chairman and Ward Secretary identified as Portia and Itai, chased away Dorothy Matsika from a shop she was renting situated at Gono shopping centre. This came after they found her wearing MDC T regalia.
Mutasa South
Ward 22
Soldiers are beating up people who are putting up MDC-T posters in the area. The case has been reported to the police but no action has been taken yet.
GUTU
Ward 41
ZANU-PF supporters identified as Richard Chigodora, Mrs Chigodora and Machinjike are carrying out door to door campaigns and threatening residents to vote for ZANU PF in the coming elections or risk being beaten up if the party loses.
Ward 5
The ZANU PF ward chairperson, Kudakwashe Manjengwa is threatening people with death if they don’t vote for ZANU PF in the upcoming elections.
A ZANU-PF village head, Albert Nyanda, threatened to kill Washington Magama for putting on an MDC t-shirt.
Colonel Mudavanhu Mudzamira continues to threaten and intimidate residents of ward 5. He is stating that everyone in the area should vote for ZANU PF, failure to do so will result in war in the country.
WARD 29
Susan Chivenge, wife to the ZANU PF ward chairman, was taking down names of all village members, demanding that everyone in the area should indicate which party he/she supports.
Chirumhanzu
Ward 13
In the Zibagwe area, Mrs Mnangagwa wife to the Minister of Defence, Emmerson Mnangagwa, addressed a rally at Mvuma Primary School. This resulted in the disruption of normal school activities. Students from that school and others from Leopold Takawira School were all forced to attend the rally.
Makonde
Ward 18
MDC-T youth organising secretary, Jefta Masviba was on Monday 15 July 2013 abducted by a group of ZANU-PF supporters led by one member identified as Duncan. The incident took place at around 18:00 hours at Kangurunguru shopping centre where the victim was harassed and abducted for wearing MDC-T regalia. The victim is still missing.
Bindura
Ward 10
Chief Masembura and the aspiring ZANU PF candidate for MP in Bindura are forcing villagers in ward 10, 11 and 12 to wear ZANU PF regalia. All those who are refusing are being threatened with eviction from the area. JOMIC has been informed of the incident.
Chegutu East
Ward 20
ZANU PF supporters established a political base in Chegutu East at Mukurapasi village in ward 20. Yesterday, 16 July, they forced 7 MDC T members to attend their meeting. The matter has been reported to JOMIC and also at Chegutu police station. The police case number is CRB1749286.
Ward 20
Also in Ward 20, ZANU PF supporters invaded 7 homes of MDC supporters where they set up their bases. One of the victims known as Marangu who is vying for councillor under MDC is currently living at a friend’s house after his home was invaded.
Gadzema Ward 22
ZANU PF activists identified as Fadzanai Dhidha and Mathius Dhidha assaulted two MDC officials in front of the police yesterday. One of the victims is Michael Moyo, an MDC T member. The case has since been reported to JOMIC.
Gutu Central
Ward 37
Rudo Chimowa, Luke Muzenda, Mavis and Fadzai Chinamasa were threatened with death by ZANU PF supporters for refusing to join ZANU PF. The perpetrators have been identified as Mrs. Munemero, Mr. Dzikite, Mrs. Mutindiri, Mr. Mutema and Richard Katenga.
Ward 33
ZANU PF supporters comprising of Mr. Manjonjo, Mr Josphat and Mr. Chikomo banned everyone in the area from putting on any party regalia that is not from ZANU PF.
Gutu West
Ward 2
Obey Dzvokova a son to the late Dzvokova from Gutu West who was killed during the 2008 political violence was threatened with death by ZANU PF activists. Ishmael Mandigo, Margret Mawaru and Kanisio Matavire threatened Obey with death if he continues to support MDC. They highlighted that if he does not join ZANU PF before elections, he will die the same way his father died.
Ward 29
Kennel Mudyahoto and Naison Gonese were spotted yesterday at around 1700hrs tearing down MDC T posters in the area.
Ward 32
A ZANU PF meeting held yesterday in Bath Farm resolved that a Group of 6 ZANU PF supporters led by Samuel Matunhire and Flora Rutsvara must eliminate 2 MDC T activists namely Seraphim Chivamba and Madzana Afel.
Mrs Mukudo (wife to ZANU PF branch Chairman-Mukudo) openly told her Mugodhi Apostolic Church colleagues on Sunday 14 July during a church sermon that all anti-ZANU PF members like Silivia Mushara shall be banned from coming to church if they continue to support their political parties.
Zaka Central
Ward 9
The ZANU PF Chairman for ward 9, David Pfungwe ordered Tako Yaniso an MDC supporter to take down MDC posters put at a dip tank arguing that the dip tank is a territory for ZANU PF.
Mazowe Central
Ward 11
Earlier on today in Mukombachoto village, Fidelis Matonga and Vimbiso Jemwa from ZANU PF were writing down people’s national identity numbers threatening them that the id numbers will be linked to their votes so they should know who to vote for.
Magunje
Ward 13
A tout at Magunje Bus Terminus only identified as Jah B who is also a ZANU PF supporter is threatening to kill Mr Kadzingiri a headmaster in the area. Jah B has threatened to kill the headmaster for supporting MDC.
Ward 12
A ZANU PF supporter, identified as Rabson Chisandure moved around the area tearing down MDC T posters.
Ward 11
Yesterday, a pro ZANU PF Headman Jotam Tendaupenyu of Katongomara village took 2 MDC T shirts from two MDC T activists and burnt them.
Zaka Central
Ward 14
Samson Mangava and Witness Chidoko who are ZANU PF supporters attacked people who were putting up MDC T posters in Musarava, Ward 14. The incident has been reported to JOMIC and the police but no arrests have been made yet.
Murehwa North
Ward 2
A house of an MDC supporter in ward 2 was burnt down on 16 July by suspected ZANU PF supporters. The victim is called Wilber Motsi. The suspects have been identified as the ward 2 ZANU PF councillor, Mr Desmond Dandara and ward coordinator Mr Knowledge Matsika. The case has been reported to the police but the perpetrators have not been apprehended.
Shamva South
30 MDC activists were attacked in Shamva South by ZANU PF supporters in the afternoon. The victims are currently at Shamva police station where they sought refuge.
Chitungwiza
Unit L
3 MDC members were assaulted in Unit L, Chigumba area, Chitungwiza by ZANU PF supporters. The 3 are Laiza Mapepa, Hilda Mafa and Mirirai Makuruse and are currently receiving treatment at a local hospital.
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