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The opposition Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) aspiring Harare South Ward 12 councillor Ranganayi Mupakati has been acquitted of charges of assaulting a ZANU PF aspiring councillor in the same ward.
This comes after the state failed to provide satisfactory evidence of the crime.
According to the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum, the State called the evidence of three witnesses, including the complainant and two other ZANU PF supporters.
However, their testimonies not only failed to collaborate but they also failed to challenge Mupakati’s statement.
Allegations were that Mupakati assaulted Simon Munzanga who was the aspiring ZANU PF councillor with fists and open hands during the election period on 10 August 2023.
The accused, through his lawyer, Bianca Mahere, of the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum, applied for discharge at the close of the State case.
The application was granted by Mbare provincial magistrate, Batanai Madzingira who also acquitted Mupakati.
The court agreed with the defence counsel that the State had not made a convincing case against the accused person and failed to rebut the accused’s evidence.
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CCC Aspiring Councillor Acquitted Of Political Violence Charges

Thirteen ZANU PF supporters, arrested in connection with the death of CCC activist Tinashe Chitsunge in August 2023, were released from pre-trial detention on Tuesday, March 26.
These individuals were arrested before the August 2023 election on charges of public violence, which led to the unfortunate death of Chitsunge in Glen View, Harare.
<a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200024867/ccc-activist-murder-zanu-pf-supporters-removed-from-remand">NewsDay</a> reported that the suspects are Cleopas Ndlovu (27), Ruzivo Mapuranga (39), Pauline Chikomo (37), Brian Mutanga (38), Berrington Mutanga (36), Emma Murana (40), Tawanda Muchatisi (29), Tapiwa Kaseke (32), Nyakabau Munashe (18), Tinashe Mabheki (35) Fadzai Madzinga (47), Forget Kanyuru (29) and Phenius Kamwendo (28).
Harare magistrate Simon Kandiyero presided over the case.
The accused, represented by lawyer Steven Chikotora, contended that the State had not presented any witnesses since the case began
The defence asserted that the State could summon the accused individuals when ready for trial.
Magistrate Kandiyero granted release to the 13 individuals on March 22, following a successful argument by their lawyer against continued remand.
The case may resume if prosecutors choose to summon them for trial.
Allegations were that on August 3, 2023, the accused were playing soccer at Chimunhu Grounds in Glen View high-density suburb fully aware that CCC had booked the same venue for a rally.
The court heard that when police tried to disperse the accused persons, they threw stones at the law enforcement officers.
The situation got intense after CCC members arrived for the rally before the two groups started pelting each other with stones.
Chitsunge died in the commotion after allegedly being hit with stones.
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13 ZANU PF Supporters Arrested Over The Death Of A CCC Activist Removed From Remand

Seven opposition CCC youths were arrested for assaulting Deputy Mayor Councillor John Manatsa. They accused him of sympathizing with the party’s disputed interim secretary general, Sengezo Tshabangu.
<a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/seven-ccc-youths-arrested-for-violence/">The Herald</a> reported that the assault occurred during a political meeting at the home of recalled Beitbridge West legislator Morgan Ncube, where the deputy mayor was present. The house serves as the opposition party’s district office.
Anthony Shoko (28), Winston Mugudo (25), Aaron Makumbe (24), Miller Kuwe (31), Decent Dube (35), Forget Chirenda (35), and Cosmas Chimonyo (23) have been charged with assault and theft of R2 500 and US$1 800 from the complainant during the assault.
The suspects were released on $300 000 bail pending trial when they appeared before Beitbridge resident magistrate Takudzwa Gwazemba on Monday.
They were ordered to report to the nearest police station once a week and not to interfere with State witnesses among other bail conditions.
Representing the State, Ronald Mugwagwa alleged that on March 6, the complainant was attending a CCC meeting at the party offices when the seven accused persons approached him.
Shoko allegedly instructed Councillor Manatsa to exit the house, asserting that he aligns with the faction led by Tshabangu rather than the one led by former CCC leader Nelson Chamisa.
Subsequently, the suspects forcibly lifted Manatsa from his seat, dragged him outside the house, and subjected him to physical assault, throwing him to the ground.
According to court testimony, the accused forcibly removed the complainant from the yard, and threw him onto the road, resulting in back injuries and a swollen left arm.
While assaulting him, the accused individuals reportedly confiscated his shoes, a small bag containing R2 500, US$1 800, and a cell phone.
They then discarded the items over the perimeter wall, having allegedly rummaged through the bag and taken the money.
A report was filed with the police, resulting in the subsequent arrest of the accused individuals a few days later.
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Seven CCC Youths Arrested For Intra-party Violence

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) deputy spokesperson Gift Siziba has accused ZANU PF of using abductions, torture and murder against opponents during elections.
Addressing the media on Wednesday, Siziba named several party activists who were allegedly murdered by ZANU PF members in the past twelve months.
Siziba was speaking days after a CCC activist, Tapfumaneyi Masaya, was allegedly abducted and murdered while conducting door-to-door campaigns for CCC’s Mabvuku Constituency by-election candidate Munyaradzi Kufahakutizwi. NewZimbabwe.com quoted Siziba as saying:
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The recent murders of our change champions including Mboneni Ncube, [Nyasha] Zhambe in Gutu, Moreblessing Ali in Nyatsime and Tafadzwa Chitsunge in Glenview cast a dark cloud on our nation in the post-election environment.
There have been numerous cases of abduction and torture targeting our MPs and Councillors.
Takudzwa Ngadziore, the youngest MP was abducted in broad daylight by gun-toting men, former legislator James Chidhakwa was also abducted by these men who are walking scot-free.
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Womberaiishe Nhende was brutally attacked and all these people were injected with poison and are undergoing medical treatment.
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The failure of the regime to bring the perpetrators of these heinous crimes and the lawlessness that has visited our country is a cause for concern not just for our movement but the whole of Zimbabwe.
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Ncube was stabbed and killed at a CCC rally in Kwekwe in 2022, Ali was killed and her body mutilated in Nyatsime, also in 2022, while Chitsunge was stoned to death by suspected ZANU PF members in Glen View, Harare this year.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), however, said Chitsunge was run over by a truck. Added Siziba:
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Right now an election in Zimbabwe means two things, if you want life you are forced to vote for ZANU PF.
If you vote for the alternative, which is your choice, you are actually voting for death in the context of the by-election we held in Gutu.
Voting is no longer about political choice under Mnangagwa, it is no longer about bread and butter issues which is why Zimbabweans are being coerced to vote for ZANU PF.
It is actually coercion not voting, which is a problem we continue to face.
</blockquote>
By-elections will be held in more than 10 National Assembly constituencies after CCC activist Sengezo Tshabangu declared himself the party’s interim secretary general and initiated recalls of CCC representatives.
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Voting In Zimbabwe Now A Life Or Death Issue - CCC

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) has condemned cases of politically motivated violence and intimidation of voters in the Gutu West constituency allegedly by ZANU PF Forever Associates Zimbabwe (FAZ) activists.
 The Gutu West by-election will be held on 11 November 2023 bringing the National Assembly of the 10th Parliament up to its full membership of 280 seats.
Elections in the constituency could not be held on 23 August following the death of one of the nominated candidates, Christopher Mutonhori Rwodzi.
In a Press statement issued this Tuesday, 07 November, ZimRights identified one Rashiel Bere from Ward 6 as one of the perpetrators of voter intimidation. Reads the statement:
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The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) notes with concern the rising cases of political intimidation and violence in Ward 41, Gutu West Constituency ahead of the national assembly by-elections scheduled for the 11th of November 2023.
ZimRights community human rights monitors have documented and reported an increase in this phenomenon. The alleged perpetrators are members of the ruling party (ZANU-PF) and its affiliates.
Political Intimidation is the use of threats, coercion, or attempts to intimidate for the purpose of interfering with the right of another person to vote or to vote for the person of their choice.
ZimRights community human rights monitors in Masvingo received allegations that ZANU-PF member, Rashiel Bere from Ward 6, Mukwasi primary school, also a member of the Forever Associates Zimbabwe (FAZ) organization is moving around with ZANU-PF aspiring candidates intimidating villagers and threatening to burn their houses if they vote for the opposition party.
This worrying trend threatens to derail citizens’ participation in democratic processes, resulting in voter apathy and anarchy.
Political intimidation poses a threat to democracy, human rights, social cohesion, and progress.
Rashiel Bere who is also allegedly selling out opposition party supporters in ward 41 Gutu West to the FAZ organisation advised all women and elderly people to act illiterate and not vote in the upcoming elections but submit their names to FAZ so that FAZ votes on their behalf.
In another case reported from the Chatsworth shopping center in Gutu, a CCC member was beaten by ZANU-PF supporters after he was seen wearing a CCC T-shirt.
The victim said one of the men who assaulted him is the young brother of ZANU-PF MP Candidate John Paradza, well known as (Boss Para).
This is a sad confirmation of the findings of the ZimRights 2022 State of Peace Report, which highlights that over 50% of Zimbabweans are living in fragile peace, fearing the elections.
It is against this background that ZimRights condemns, in strongest terms, the acts of political intimidation as it is in violation of citizens’ right to form, join, and participate in the activities of a political party and to make political choices freely as protected by Section 67 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe.
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ZimRights Concerned Over Rise In Cases Of Political Violence In Gutu West

The Nkayi Community Parliament (NCP) has condemned the victimisation of MDC polling agents by suspected ZANU PF activists.
The attacks came after the MDC losing candidate for Nkayi North, Chief Ndlovu, filed a High Court application challenging ZANU PF candidate Sithembiso Nyoni’s victory saying the elections were not free and fair.
Reports claim that ZANU PF activists with links to the shadowy <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Forever_Associates_Zimbabwe">Forever Associate Zimbabwe</a> (FAZ) have been attacking polling agents who may be witnesses in the court challenge.
NCP speaker Nhlanhla Moses Ncube was quoted by the <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/southerneye/local/article/200017720/attacks-against-opposition-supporters-in-nkayi-condemned">Southern Eye</a> as saying the attacks against MDC members suggest that the elections were not free and fair. Said Ncube:
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This behaviour could be signalling that there was gross thuggery by ZANU PF in Nkayi North.
If they committed no foul play, why are they attacking witnesses?
As the NCP, we strongly condemn such reckless behaviour by ZANU PF which has the potential to harm the image of the country both locally and internationally.
We call upon Nyoni to take action against her supporters and party members.
We know that when children misbehave, it is their parents who are complicit.
</blockquote>
Ndlovu said they have made a police report, but ZRP spokesperson in Matabeleland North Province Inspector Glory Banda said he had not yet received the report.
Meanwhile, in his application, Ndlovu through his lawyer Lovemore Madhuku, said more than 1 500 voters in Nkayi North were assisted to vote describing the high number as “wholly unrealistic”.
Nyoni won the election with 5 492 votes, Ndlovu polled 4 065 votes, and CCC’s Mandla Ndlovu garnered 3 110 votes.
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Civic Group Condemns Victimisation Of MDC Supporters In Nkayi North

Zimbabwe’s main opposition party, the Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) has criticised Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga over his remarks concerning the alleged murder of party activist Tinashe Edson Chitsunge on 03 August 2023 in Glen View 7, Harare.
According to reported eyewitness accounts, Chitsunge was stoned to death by suspected ZANU PF activists.
However, addressing delegates on an election observer mission in Harare on Wednesday, Matanga asserted that Chitsunge was run over by a truck that belonged to CCC.
In a statement issued this Thursday, CCC said Matanga’s remarks are “disheartening and regrettable.” Said the party:
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This comment from the Police Commissioner General, who is supposed to be the moral compass, is both disheartening and regrettable.
It is a widely known fact that our member, Tafadzwa Chitsunge, was brutally attacked and killed by individuals associated with the ZANU PF party.
The Commissioner’s lack of honesty is evident, as his officers have already arrested and issued fake charges against over 10 individuals directly involved in this atrocious crime.
Were these individuals driving the same truck that Mr. Matanga alleged tragically ran over our member?
We demand an ethical and accountable police force, one that does not engage in propagating the agenda of any political party.
Our government will have a police service that serves and protects everyone.
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Police say they have arrested 15 people so far in connection with Chitsunge’s death. The suspects were charged with a lesser charge of public violence and were freed on bail.
Watch ZRP Boss Godwin Matanga speaking in the video below:
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CCC Castigates Police Boss Over Claims "Murdered" Activist Tinashe Chitsunge Was Run Over By Truck

ZANU PF party senior officials have been accused of luring unemployed youth into engaging in acts of political violence in exchange for money, alcohol, and small gifts. These allegations emerged during a youth event on peace in electoral processes organised by a local civic group 4-H Zimbabwe in partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland.
Youth representatives from various political parties attended the event and signed a peace pledge ahead of the upcoming elections on August 23. Womberaishe Nhende, a representative from the CCC highlighted the exploitation of vulnerable unemployed youth by the ruling elite. He said:
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Youths are being used as actors of violence. These youths are unemployed and they are economically victimised and as a result they are made vulnerable. They are paid a few dollars, beer and then they are instigated into political violence by political gatekeepers.
The youths are being prevented from getting into positions of political influence but they are just there to put other comrades in power through violence.
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Zanu PF representative Taurai Kandishaya denied the accusations, emphasizing the party’s commitment to peaceful elections. He said:
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We are going to have peaceful elections, there won’t be violence as we are a peaceful party.
The peace pledge is a fulfilment of what our president Emmerson Mnangagwa is saying that we need peace. It also feeds into the motto of Zanu PF of unity and peace.
</blockquote>
The Embassy of Switzerland condemned political violence and stressed the need for long-term election reforms. The Embassy’s representative, Stéphane Rey, said:
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Electoral violence is a symptom whose real cause must be addressed through long-term election reforms.
The successful implementation of this peace pledge would pave way for an inclusive post-election dialogue on comprehensive reforms.
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The director of 4-H Zimbabwe, John Muchenje, highlighted the concerning trend of politically motivated violence involving youth, which has prompted the organisation to hold a peace signing ceremony.
Human rights watchdogs have warned that Zimbabwe is at risk of facing another disputed election marred by political violence. The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has been documenting instances of political violence, including the assault on CCC member Vutisani Mushiyi in Chilonga Ward 7 of Chiredzi South. The ZPP report described severe injuries inflicted on Mushiyi by a group of suspected ZANU PF activists armed with weapons. Additionally, the ZPP highlighted a prominent diamond dealer in Chiadzwa, Manicaland, who is allegedly leading a campaign of terror against opposition supporters. The report stated that ZANU PF members are compiling lists of suspected opposition supporters and making threats of violence if the ruling party does not win the upcoming polls.
ZANU PF Mutare West MP Nyasha Marange dismissed the ZPP report, expressing confidence in the peaceful campaigning of ZANU PF. The ZPP recommends that political parties take action to control their supporters and ensure a peaceful environment leading up to the elections.
Zimbabwe has experienced a surge in such cases recently. Tragically, a supporter of the CCC, Tinashe Edson Chitsunge, was stoned to death by a suspected ZANU PF group in Glen Norah.
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ZANU PF Officials Accused Of Enticing Unemployed Youth Into Political Violence

The Zimbabwean government has issued a warning to individuals involved in political violence ahead of the upcoming harmonised elections. Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe stated that regardless of their political affiliations, perpetrators will face legal consequences for their actions.
Kazembe emphasised that the government does not condone violence under the pretext of election campaigns. He said the Police Commissioner General has been directed to arrest those responsible for violence without bias. He said:
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We are disturbed by the recent emergence of pockets of political violence in some parts of the country as the nation prepares for the pending harmonized elections scheduled for August 23, 2023.
Government does not condone acts of violence by individuals, groups, or political parties under the guise of campaigning for the elections. My ministry has directed the Police Commissioner General (Godwin Matanga) to arrest perpetrators of violence without looking at one’s political stature, status, identity, or financial muscle.
All malcontents who want to damage the image of the country and discredit the forthcoming elections will have themselves to blame.
</blockquote>
Kazembe’s remarks come in the aftermath of the brutal murder of Tinashe Chitsunge, a supporter of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), allegedly by Zanu PF supporters in Glen View South. Additionally, the opposition reported an attack on their supporters by ruling party supporters in Nyanga, although the police are yet to confirm the incident. Kazembe stated that the police will determine whether the Nyanga incident involved politically motivated public violence.
Kazembe expressed concern over recent incidents, including the brutal murder of a Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporter in Glen View South, allegedly by suspected Zanu PF supporters. Police investigations into the murder have intensified. Kazembe acknowledged that violence has historically occurred before and after elections and stressed that the police will thoroughly investigate every crime, determining whether it was politically motivated or not. He said:
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Violence is violence. Police need to find out if it was politically induced. We have always had violence even before the elections and we will always have violence after the elections.
All I can assure you is that police are leaving no stone unturned at every crime committed. They will only establish what type of violence it was after investigations. With any form of violence, some people will be accounted for. There are no sacred cows. No matter where you belong, violence is violence, crime is crime, and it will be dealt with accordingly.
</blockquote>
Kazembe also mourned Tinashe Chitsunge. He said:
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My ministry deeply regrets the loss of life which occurred and passes its condolences to the family of Tinashe Edson Chitsunge. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has since arrested 12 suspects in connection with this sad incident.
</blockquote>
He highlighted that the government’s security forces are vigilant and ready to address criminal elements before and after the elections. He urged political leaders to ensure their supporters refrain from engaging in any form of violence.
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Zimbabwean Govt Warns Against Political Violence Ahead Of Upcoming Harmonised Elections

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced the arrest of ten suspects in connection with the murder of Tinashe Edson Chitsunge, a supporter of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). Chitsunge was tragically stoned to death by suspected ZANU PF supporters in Glen Norah, Harare on Thursday. In an update seen by Pindula News, the ZRP has confirmed that the suspects are currently under investigation and cooperating with the police. Reads the police update
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Reference is made to the Glennorah violence which occurred on 03/08/23 resulting in the death of Tinashe Edson Chitsunge. ZRP confirms that 10 suspects have now been arrested and are assisting the Police with investigations.
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Former Information Minister, Jonathan Moyo, praised the swift action taken by the police in response to the update. He commended the authorities for their efforts to bring the criminals responsible for Chitsunge’s murder to justice. He posted on Twitter:
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This swift action is commendable @PoliceZimbabwe, the book should be thrown at the cowardly criminals who murdered Tinashe Chitsunge in such deplorable circumstances, to send a tough message to other similarly-minded criminal thugs out there that there is no place for them to hide!
</blockquote>
Violence during elections has been an ongoing concern in Zimbabwe. Prior to the by-elections on 26th March 2022, 35-year-old Mbongeni Ncube, a member of the CCC, was fatally stabbed at a rally in Kwekwe. Suspected activists of the ruling ZANU PF party were arrested in connection with the incident. However, the latest information indicates that 11 out of the 16 suspects were granted bail, and no further updates have been provided. Ncube’s family, at some point went into hiding after reports that a key witness was being harassed.
Critics of the government argue that such acts of violence are employed as a means to intimidate voters into supporting candidates aligned with the ruling party. This manipulation of violence is seen as an attempt to influence the electorate and undermine the democratic process. 
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Ten Suspects Arrested Over Murder Of CCC Supporter: ZRP

Police have reiterated that politically motivated violence will not be tolerated as the country gears up for the 23 August general elections.
In a statement issued on 29 July 2023, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi warned political hoodlums that the long arm of the law will catch up with them. Reads the statement:
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that there is no going back in fighting political violence as the country braces for the 2023 Harmonized Elections to be held on 23rd August 2023.
The Police warns individuals and groups engaging in any form of political violence or issuing threats to commit violence or damage property, that they would be arrested without fear or favour irrespective of one’s political affiliation or stature, for the law to take its course.
The Police reaction teams set up by the Commissioner General of Police are on high alert to ensure that law and order is maintained throughout the country.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police urges political parties and supporters to be responsible and shun all forms of violence.
Members of the public are encouraged to report any form of political violence, which include threats, intimidation, damage to property or assault, at any nearest Police Station or contact the National Complaints Desk on telephone number (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800 197.
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Zimbabwe Republic Police Statement On Political Violence

Well-known CCC activist, Cephas Magezani’s house was set on fire on the night of 19 July 2023, a day after suspected ZANU PF supporters had burnt and torn CCC’s Chiredzi South candidate, Douglas Gumbo’s posters.
Magezani told <a href="https://tellzim.com/cccs-activist-house-burnt-down/">TellZim News</a> that although he was not running for any post, his influence in opposition politics is very significant.
He said the fire incident could be a warning to him and other party supporters. Said Magezani:
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It’s nothing else, from my perspective other than political violence. A day before, ZANU PF supporters who we suspect had been sent by ZANU PF candidate Joey Sithole, burnt down Douglas Gumbo, our candidate for Chiredzi South,’ posters and a day after, I woke up to the shock of my life seeing my house which I use as a storeroom, gutted by fire. There is no such coincidence.
This is not the first time I have faced politically motivated incidents. In 2008 I was abducted by suspected ZANU PF goons and many thought I was not going to make it. This is the same skill they are trying to use to scare people.
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Police are said to be investigating the burning of Magezani’s house which many believe to be a politically motivated incident.
Meanwhile, in Chiredzi Central, members of the Forever Associate Zimbabwe (FAZ) have reportedly been openly spray painting and tearing off campaign posters for CCC’s Ropafadzo Makumire.
Makumire is a seasoned town planner, urban designer and one of the founding directors of Makums Town Planning Consultants (Pvt) Ltd.
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Chiredzi CCC Activist's House Burnt Down

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has warned that the Government will show no mercy to individuals who engage in politically-motivated violence ahead of the 23 August 2023 general elections.
Chiwenga made the remarks while addressing ZANU PF supporters in Stoneridge, Harare South constituency on Monday, 24 July. He was quoted by <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200014440/no-mercy-for-violence-perpetrators-chiwenga">NewsDay</a> as saying:
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What we expect is the peace, unity and love that you have maintained till today. We want peace till the voting day. We want love, unity and tolerance among ourselves as Zimbabweans.
That way we are going to shame what has been happening all these years. That is not going to happen again.
Those bent on violence will get your VIP ticket to Chikurubi [Maximum Security Prison]. We are not going to be merciful.
Elections are coming on August 23. The father will remain the father, mother, wife, grandfather, aunt or nephew.
So why should we attack each other? Are we not Zimbabweans? Let’s unite the children of Munhumutapa.
We are the most literate State in Africa. Why should we downgrade ourselves? What happened in the past remains in the past. We no longer want to see that in our country.
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Chiwenga claimed that Zimbabwe has the fasted GDP growth, not only in southern Africa but in the world, adding that the Government has managed to stabilise prices of goods and services.
He said the ZANU PF-led Government has made significant progress on infrastructure development in the past five years. Said Chiwenga: 
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Dams are now everywhere. We are not just constructing but at every dam, we are generating electricity.
If the construction of the Tugwi-Mukosi and Mutirikwi hydroelectricity stations in Masvingo are completed, we won’t be solely relying on electricity from Kariba or Hwange. It will be a standalone [project].
The Hwange units 7 and 8 to be commissioned by the head of State has enabled us to stop importing electricity.
There is no longer load shedding. If they switch off, it will be because of maintenance. We now have enough electricity.
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However, Zimbabweans continue to experience load shedding almost on a daily basis but for short periods of time compared to late last year into the first half of 2023 when the power cuts lasted more than 18 hours.
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Chikurubi Prison Awaits Perpetrators Of Violence - Chiwenga

A ZANU PF youth member was on Friday afternoon reportedly assaulted for putting President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s campaign posters outside a fast food outlet, Chicken lnn in Chegutu.
The youth identified as Ngonidzashe Chakandika allegedly defied instructions from Chicken Inn employees to remove the campaign posters he had earlier pasted on a pole close to the outlet.
An aspiring ZANU PF Member of Parliament (MP) for Chegutu West, Last Farai Chigavazira, confirmed the incident to <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/https-www-newzimbabwe-com-zanu-pf-youth-bashed-for-pasting-mnangagwa-poster-at-chicken-lnn-outlet/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>. He said:
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It’s true. The name of the youth attacked is Ngonidzashe Chakandika. He was assaulted by Chicken Inn staff for sticking the President’s poster on a ZESA powerline pole that is opposite Chicken Inn.
The Chicken lnn staff claim that they were instructed by the Branch Manager to remove any poster that was close to their premises.
The matter was reported to Chegutu Central Police Station and the police are on top of the issue.
</blockquote>
Videos of the incident, in which Chicken lnn workers assaulted Chakandika, have gone viral on social media platforms.
Chicken lnn operates under Simbisa Brands, which is a subsidiary of  Innscor Africa Limited, a conglomerate that has recently been subjected to fierce criticism by the ZANU PF-led government for allegedly sparking currency volatility.
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ZANU PF Activist Assaulted For Pasting Mnangagwa Poster At Chicken Inn Outlet

Full statement by the Deputy Chief Secretary, Presidential Communications in the Office of the President and Cabinet George Charamba in response to an article by local daily newspaper, NewsDay.
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The front-page article, “ZANU PF ROPES IN MOZA MILITIA”, in today’s issue of NEWSDAY, passes for reckless, malicious, offensive and provocative yellow journalism which Zimbabwe is best without.
Timed to raise political temperatures in the country as we prepare for harmonised elections, and to deliberately impugn our long-standing bilateral relations with the neighbouring sister Republic of Mozambique, this piece of brazen, fake news shows what becomes of journalism when a discredited publisher, backed by an unprofessional editorial team prefers political partisanship to media ethics.
Nothing in Section 61 of our hallowed Constitution protects or condones the publishing of such reckless, politically motivated falsehoods.
We thus hope and expect that the Zimbabwe Media Commission, ZMC, takes a clear and bold position against this flagrant abuse of media freedoms whose impact on national security, and on inter-state relations, are dire and injurious respectively.
That the article repeatedly and self-consciously used the adverb “reportedly”, clearly shows deliberate, gratuitous malice, and a conscious decision to proceed to publish falsehoods regardless, as if to wilfully spite the rules of the craft.
So, too, does the tabloid paper’s decision to proceed on the basis of some spurious video clip anonymously placed and circulated on social media.
The intentions of the video are clear, namely to stir hostilities and to harm harmonious relations between communities on either side of our common border with the sister Republic of Mozambique.
Zanu PF, itself the Party of Liberation campaigning on a solid record of countrywide delivery, need not do anything to violate Zimbabwe’s territorial integrity, including enlisting the support of security arms of a foreign country for its election campaign whose momentum and success on the ground is self-evident.
Government thus demands an immediate public apology from AMH, and an unconditional retraction of this offensive article by the newspaper concerned.
Further, Government expects the apology and retraction to have the same prominence as the offending article.
Failure to publicly apologise, and to retract as demanded and on terms outlined above, automatically invites the injured parties, who include Government, to pursue and seek redress through legal options which are available to them.
As Government voices its protest against such reckless, fringe journalism, it continues to urge the mainstream media to show the way by upholding tenets of professional journalism in the country, especially now as we go through the last stretch of our election campaign programme which, to date, has been remarkably free, fair and peaceful.
Nothing must be allowed to wreck our hard-won national peace.
</blockquote>
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Govt's Response To Mozambique Militia Report | Full Statement

Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Deputy Minister Barbara Rwodzi was recorded verbally assaulting a senior police officer who arrested a ZANU PF supporter for pulling down CCC posters.
<a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200014147/minister-police-boss-in-heated-tantrum">NewsDay</a> reported that Rwodzi insulted the police officer as he was preparing a docket against the ZANU PF supporter, only known as Danger who is believed to be part of her campaign team.
In a three and half minute’s audio, Rwodzi is heard calling Assistant Inspector Matsa, based at Charandura Police Station, a “stupid idiot”.
The Chirumanzu South MP also threatened to deal with the police officer.
Rwodzi told the senior cop that she will deal with him “in front of (Godwin) Matanga”, the Police Commissioner-General. She was recorded saying:
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I will finish with you. Do you think CCC will win? Urimbwa (you are a dog), you are stupid go and report wherever you want.
I am going to finish you, Matsa. I will fight you to the end. Urimbwa (you are a dog).
</blockquote>
The police officer, however, stood his ground insisting that he was only doing his job. He said:
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Mai Rwodzi, you don’t have to be personal and call me stupid.
</blockquote>
But Rwodzi told the cop that he should report her for calling him an idiot.
She said he should have discussed the matter with his superior and other officers at the station before opening a docket against a ZANU PF activist.
Rwodzi also said she will not be lectured about laws because she was responsible for making laws in the country as a Member of Parliament.
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Minister Calls A Senior Cop "Stupid" And "A Dog" For Arresting ZANU PF Activist

CCC Bikita South aspiring Member of Parliament, John Mupanduki, has filed a case against <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Energy_Mutodi">Energy Mutodi </a>who allegedly fired shots at opposition supporters at a rally last week.
Mutodi is the ZANU PF Bikita South aspiring legislator and the current Goromonzi West MP. CCC said in a statement:
<blockquote>
Our MP for Bikita South, Hon. John Mupanduki, has successfully opened a case against ZANU PF member Energy Mutodi, who fired gunshots at our members during a rally at Baradzamwa Business Centre in Bikita South, Masvingo Province on July 6, 2023. Case RRB 5583028 was reported on July 9th, 2023, at Bikita Police Station.
We call upon the Zimbabwe Republic Police and the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission to take action against this criminal behavior by an aspiring MP.
Mutodi’s behavior violates both the constitutional and electoral act provisions. We want elections and not war.
</blockquote>
Mutodi, however, denied that he had fired shots at CCC supporters but did not explain what he was doing at the venue for an opposition rally. He tweeted:
<blockquote>
I challenged Mr Chamisa’s CCC supporters to show me any wounded person from a purported shooting and they could not.
But I can show without doubt his audience was too small to be addressed by a reasonable presidential aspirant
</blockquote>
Last week, CCC claimed that Mutodi fired gunshots at CCC members who had gathered at Baradzanwa township in Bikita awaiting party leader Nelson Chamisa’s arrival.
According to <a href="https://twitter.com/TheMirrorMsv/status/1676895298335940609?s=20">The Mirror</a>, Mutodi allegedly besieged the venue with two trucks laden with ZANU PF supporters who threw stones at CCC supporters who were waiting party leader, Nelson Chamisa.
He was reportedly in the company of Kumbirai Ziki a Forever Associate Zimbabwe (FAZ) member in Bikita South.
Mutodi, who is an academic, author and musician, was elected the Member of Parliament for Goromonzi West, Mashonaland East Province, in the 2018 elections.
But during ZANU PF’s restructuring exercise before its Congress, Mutodi relocated to Masvingo Province from Mashonaland East where Goromonzi is situated.
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CCC Files Criminal Case Against "Trigger-happy" Former Deputy Minister

President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday urged Zimbabweans to desist from engaging in political violence in the run-up to general elections scheduled to be held later this year.
Mnangagwa made the remarks in Gweru yesterday after he was conferred with Freedom of the City status by Gweru City Council. He said:
<blockquote>
I am humbled by the honour you have bestowed upon me. It is an indication that democracy in our country has matured.
This is a demonstration that there is much more that unites us no matter our party differences and preferences.
This is what it should be in a democracy. We are all Zimbabweans. This is our only home, our only country.
This is the spirit that should permeate our country.
Even as we gear up for the forthcoming harmonised elections, let us remain united, preaching peace and harmony among our people.
</blockquote>
The majority of Gweru councillors are from the opposition, including the mayor, Hamutendi Kombayi, who is a member of the MDC Alliance.
The conferment is the highest civic honour a council can bestow on a prominent man or woman for meritorious service, either of a national or local character.

Mnangagwa Urges Citizens To Shun Political Violence

Violence broke out in parts of Mashonaland West Province this week as ZANU PF members from rival camps attacked each other ahead of the party’s primary elections.
<a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200009230/zanu-pf-turns-mash-west-into-war-zone">NewsDay</a> reported that violence rocked Sanyati and Chegutu West where Mines deputy minister Polite Kambamura and Dexter Nduna are the sitting Members of Parliament, respectively.
Reports suggest that some ZANU PF supporters have fled from their homes following the violence that flared up at Kasirisiri business centre in Sanyati on Tuesday.
Kambamura is being challenged by President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s lawyers, Advocate Thembinkosi Magwaliba and Gokwe-Nembudziya MP Justice Mayor Wadyajena’s younger brother, Tatenda.
A video of Magwaliba attacking Kambamura’s supporters also emerged.
Beauty Jeremiah, who is the ZANU PF Kasirisiri district chairperson, accused Magwaliba of sponsoring the violence. She said:
<blockquote>
Magwaliba’s supporters have been going around threatening to come during the night and abduct Kambamura’s supporters and some people are now afraid of staying at their homes.
His (Magwaliba) supporters are threatening those who support Kambamura, unleashing violence while boasting that he is Mnangagwa’s lawyer and that he will cause the release of his supporters who would have been arrested.
</blockquote>
Jeremiah also alleged that two teenage boys were stabbed for refusing to chant Magwaliba’s slogans at a rally the aspiring MP was addressing at Kasirisiri business centre on Tuesday.
However, Magwaliba denied fuelling the violence, adding that four of his supporters were attacked by Kambamura’s supporters. He said:
<blockquote>
One was chopped by an axe, another shot by a catapult, while the other two were stoned.
Kambamura’s supporters ambushed my supporters as we tried to attend to someone they had axed and caused mayhem.
I have not been retaliating. His supporters have been threatening my supporters. I preach peace at my rallies. 
Our innocent supporter was arrested and accused of assaulting Jeremiah. He has been released.
All I can say is that Kambamura has been sponsoring violence.
</blockquote>
The ZANU PF primary elections were initially scheduled for last week but were called off at the last minute.
They are being conducted this Saturday in 8 of the country’s 10 provinces, with Midlands and Masvingo set to hold the elections on Sunday.
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Violence Breaks Out Between Rival ZANU PF Camps

ZANU PF Harare Provincial Commissar Kudakwashe Damson was barred from participating in the upcoming primary elections for allegedly assaulting Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) officials who were on duty conducting voter education in Epworth recently, reported <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/primaries-get-all-clear/">The Herald</a>.
Damson is facing charges of contravening the Electoral Act by obstructing ZEC proceedings. He was remanded to 5 April on a $50 000 bail.
This was said by ZANU PF Secretary for Information and Publicity Christopher Mutsvangwa while addressing the media at a post-extraordinary Politburo session in Harare on Monday, 20 March. Said Mutsvangwa:
<blockquote>
We await the justice system to guide us in decision-making. Cde Damson, the PC for Harare province was disqualified.
We hope he will accept the decision. He still has a future in the party and is a hard worker.
The President stresses that the party is bigger than individuals.
This also goes to show that there is zero tolerance for violence There is zero tolerance against corruption and violence.
</blockquote>
He also said the Politburo approved at least 99.9 percent of CVs of aspiring primary elections candidates.
Mutsvangwa said President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is the ZANU PF First Secretary, will soon announce the dates of the primaries.
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ZANU PF Official Barred From Primaries For Assaulting ZEC Officials

The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (the Forum) has urged the Police to deal with perpetrators of politically-motivated violence.
This comes after seven Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) employees were allegedly assaulted by ZANU PF activists on Monday in Epworth for wearing yellow reflectors while conducting voter education. The Forum said:
<blockquote>
7 Zimbabwe Electoral Commission staffers were assaulted by ZANU-PF activists in Epworth on 13 March for wearing yellow reflectors while conducting voter education in the dormitory town.
They were bundled in a combi and assaulted by the activists led by Kudakwashe Damison, a ZANU-PF losing candidate in the 2018 polls before being dumped at Epworth Police Station.
</blockquote>
ZEC on Sunday, 12 March commenced a mobile voter registration exercise ahead of the 2023 general elections.
ZEC said that the outreach will take place at over 21 000 centres nationwide until March.
Prospective voters are required to carry their Identity Card – metal, plastic or waiting pass with the holder’s picture – or a valid passport.
Proof of residence is required but where a prospective voter does not have one, they can sign an affidavit at the registration centre.
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ZANU PF Activists Assault ZEC Employees In Epworth | Report

Police say they are investigating incidents of politically motivated violence that occurred at CCC rallies in Chivi, Masvingo Province, and Gokwe North, Midlands Province yesterday (Sunday).
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said one person has been arrested in connection with the violence that rocked a CCC meeting at Nembudzia Government High School in Gokwe North District. He said:
<blockquote>
The ZRP confirms that investigations are being conducted in connection with the political violence incident which occurred at Nembudzia Government High School grounds on 12 February 2023.
One suspect has been arrested as the investigations continue.
The ZRP is also investigating the circumstances which led to public violence during a Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) rally at Chivi open grounds in Masvingo Province on 12 February 2023.
</blockquote>
Nyathi said more details will be released in due course.

Police Probe Violence Incidents At CCC Rallies In Chivi And Gokwe

ZANU PF supporters who were allegedly assaulted and injured by CCC activists in Gokwe North on Sunday, 12 February, had tried to disrupt the opposition party’s meeting according to an official.
According to <a href="https://zbcnews.co.zw/2023/02/12/znu-pf-supporters-attacked-by-ccc-members-in-gokwe/">ZBC News</a>, the ZANU PF supporters were attacked at Mtora Growth Point, Gokwe-Nembudziya. 
The injured ZANU PF supporters were ferried to Gokwe North District Hospital for medical attention.
Government spokesperson Ndavaningi Mangwana <a href="https://twitter.com/nickmangwana/status/1624821251901476865">identified</a> those who were injured as ZANU PF Secretary for Production Shylet Hatina and District chairperson Temba Motsi.
The ruling party immediately condemned the attack which it blamed on the Citizens’ Coalition for Change.
However, responding to a tweet by ZANU PF Director of Information and Publicity, Tafadzwa Mugwadi, which he has since deleted, CCC spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere said police had to intervene to protect their supporters from the ZANU PF intruders. <a href="https://twitter.com/advocatemahere/status/1625123087258640390">She said</a>:
<blockquote>
Be honest. [ZANU PF] thugs tried to violently gain entry into the venue we booked for a rally which was cleared by [the Police].
At least 5 of our security personnel were injured trying to keep the peace.
ZRP had to disperse your members cause we had the legal right to be there.
</blockquote>
Mahere also shared a letter from the police authorising CCC to conduct the rally where ZANU PF activists were reportedly assaulted.
The letter, which was addressed to the CCC Provincial Elections Officer Chengetai Dzikamunhenga, by the Officer Commanding Gokwe District, Chief Superintendent P. Makondo, reads in part:
<blockquote>
NOTIFICATION TO CONDUCT A CAMPAIGN RALLY.
The above subject matter is pertinent and this office acknowledges receipt of your letter dated the 7th day of February 2023.
It is your submission that you intend to hold a campaign rally at Nembudzia Government School Community Grounds, Gokwe North on the 12th of February 2023, from 0900 hours to 1600 hours.
Your notification has been noted and this office does not have any reservations subject to the following;-
a) You adhere to the stated date, times and venue applied for. Should you wish to make any changes, you shall have to re-notify.
b) The provisions of Section 7 of the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act, Chapter 11:23 will be evoked if any of the conditions is violated. 
c) You ensure that all proceedings are done within the confines of your mandate.
d) You adhere with due regards to the COVID-19 guidelines of ensuring enforcement on wearing of face masks, temperature screening and observing social distancing.
By copy of this letter, Officer-In-Charge Nembudzia has been advised.
</blockquote>

"ZANU PF Supporters Assaulted In Gokwe Had Stormed CCC Meeting"

Several ZANU PF supporters were allegedly assaulted and seriously injured by suspected CCC activists at Mtora Growth Point, Gokwe-Nembudziya, on Sunday, 12 February.
According to <a href="https://zbcnews.co.zw/2023/02/12/znu-pf-supporters-attacked-by-ccc-members-in-gokwe/">ZBC News</a>, the injured ZANU PF supporters were ferried to Gokwe North District Hospital for medical attention.
The ZANU PF members were reportedly attending a voter registration mobilisation and awareness meeting when they attacked.
The ruling party has condemned the attack which it blamed on the Citizens’ Coalition for Change. ZANU PF <a href="https://twitter.com/ZANUPF_Official/status/1624829585803051008">tweeted</a>:
<blockquote>
We condemn in strongest terms, the violence meted out against our supporters in Gokwe by Mr. Chamisa’s CCC hooligans. That has no place in our society.
President @edmnangagwa has called for peaceful political mobilisations. Let the Law take decide. We pray for their quick recovery!
</blockquote>
Police were yet to issue a statement, but reports indicate that one person has been arrested.

ZANU PF Members Attacked By Suspected CCC Activists In Gokwe

A ZANU PF official in Kwekwe, Midlands Province, says Kwekwe Central MP, Judith Tobaiwa (CCC), should not be allowed to make any public addresses in the city, including at funerals, <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/kwekwe-zanu-pf-vows-to-bar-ccc-mp-from-addressing-gatherings-including-funerals/">reported NewZimbabwe.com</a>.
Addressing a recent inter-district meeting, ZANU PF administrative head for Kwekwe District Jacob Chokururama, said:
<blockquote>
We have shadow MPS and Councillors in our city. Give them an opportunity to make the addresses.
Don’t allow her (Tobaiwa) to address even at funerals. Why are you giving her that opportunity to address?
</blockquote>
ZANU PF has failed to win Kwekwe Central over the past few general elections and Chokururama said this should come to an end. He said:
<blockquote>
As Kwekwe Central we must look into the issue. Let us vote in such a way that will make our President sleep peacefully.
Let us vote in such a manner that will perpetuate ZANU PF rule. In Judith Tobaiwa we don’t have an MP.
This time around let us go back to the basics and vote for the party. We don’t want a repeat of what happened.
</blockquote>
Chokururama also complained that CCC was enjoying unfettered freedom in Kwekwe. He said:
<blockquote>
If we give people freedom, they tend to forget where we came from. How do we pay homage, to those long departed whose remains are scattered in Zambia and Mozambique? It’s by voting for ZANU PF.
Everyone is now a political commissar, go and campaign for ZANU PF to win.
We mustn’t label each other or finger-pointing. We mustn’t fight against each other. Let’s be united.
We mustn’t be given a headache by a party without structures. It’s someone’s personal company, not a party.
They brought sanctions so that we will fight amongst ourselves.
Chamisa’s party doesn’t even have its own constitution. This time around we are reclaiming our seat.
</blockquote>

ZANU PF Vows To Bar Kwekwe Central CCC MP From Addressing Gatherings

The Nelson Chamisa-led Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) says it wants elections, not war following a series of attacks targeting its supporters in recent days.
Several elderly CCC supporters were brutally assaulted by suspected ZANU PF officials in Murewa (Murehwa) recently while on Saturday CCC members were arrested in Budiriro while conducting a private CCC meeting at the home of Costa Machingauta, an MP.
Speaking to NewsDay on Sunday, CCC spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere said they have raised their concerns with independent commissions. Said Mahere:
<blockquote>
The latest incident is what transpired in Budiriro on Saturday. The political violence is confirmation that their backs are against the wall. We reiterate that we want elections, not war.
This should be a battle of ideas and not broken bones. To beat innocent citizens and women is an unconstitutional breach of dignity and Ubuntu.
We have put the region on notice. We have engaged the Chapter 12 Commissions.
We will leave no stone unturned to ensure the perpetrators are brought to book.
</blockquote>
Over a week ago, some elderly CCC members were beaten in Murewa, also for holding a private meeting at a home.
Police said they have arrested three suspects in connection with the violence. The suspects were identified as Never Chimutashu (67), Paul Kachigu (34) and Dignity Nadzo (31). | <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200006217/we-want-elections-not-war-ccc">NewsDay</a>

We Want Elections Not War - CCC

The Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) has condemned the recent violence perpetrated against elderly villagers in Murehwa North perceived to be CCC supporters by suspected ZANU PF activists.
In a statement issued on 12 January 2023, and signed by ZCBC president Rt. Rev Paul Horan and vice president Rt. Rev Raymond Mupandasekwa, the bishops demanded the arrest and prosecution of the assailants as well as the provision of support to the victims of the violence by authorities. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
We the members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) would want to condemn the barbaric act of violence captured on a video that circulated on social media over the weekend. 
The most disturbing thing is that the violent acts are meted out against senior citizens, people who should be enjoying the rights brought about by our independence. 
What is more worrisome is that the violence captured in the video is politically related. A voice can be heard asking the senior citizens as to what a particular political party has done for them. 
As the nation heads towards the harmonized elections, we urge all political players to desist from the use of violence and the use of young people to commit violent crimes. 
Violence should not be employed to gain political mileage. The people’s fundamental rights should be respected at all times. 
Citizens of this nation have rights enshrined in our Constitution. Among those rights is the freedom of choice, association and political rights.
We would like to urge all parties to be responsible in their campaigns. Sell to the people your ideologies, and convince them with your arguments. As you do so, respect their choices. 
There is no citizen who should be intimidated or coerced, and worse still, be beaten to make a choice. That speaks against human dignity. 
As a nation we have in the past seen a lot of violence around elections; let this election be different.
The people of this country dream and yearn for a free, credible and fair election. It’s not the casting of ballots that ascertains that, it’s the environment we create before, during and after elections. 
It is therefore incumbent on the government, political parties, and all institutions that we create a level playing field. 
Equal opportunities should be given to all who want to participate in this coming election. There should be no fear or favour. 
Heinous violent crimes such as the one captured on the ‘Murehwa video’ should be condemned by all parties.
We, therefore, call for zero tolerance to violence. The culture of violence speaks against the moral fabric of our society. 
To curb nurturing such a culture we call upon the government through its various institutions to bring the perpetrators of violence to justice and may the victims of that violence be protected and given the necessary care.
</blockquote>

Catholic Bishops Condemn Murewa North Violence

Police have arrested two more suspects in connection with the assault of elderly CCC supporters in Murewa North constituency recently.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi identified the two suspects as Paul Kachigu (34) and Dignity Nadzo (31). Said Asst Comm Nyathi:
<blockquote>
Reference is made to the ZRP’s press statement dated 10/01/23. The ZRP confirms the arrest of two other suspects, Paul Kachigu (34) and Dignity Nadzo (31) in connection with the case of alleged political violence which occurred in Murewa North on 06/01/23.
Investigations are underway to account for the other suspects.
</blockquote>
On 10 January, <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/police-arrest-senior-citizen-for-murewa-north-political-violence/">Nyathi confirmed the arrest of Never Chimutashu (67)</a> in connection with the violence.
The brutal assault, which was apparently filmed by one of the assailants, showed elderly opposition supporters being flogged, kicked and stepped on for supporting CCC.

Police Arrest Two More Suspects Over Murewa North Violence

CCC has blamed remarks by President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his deputy Constantino Chiwenga for violence against the opposition party’s supporters by ZANU PF youths in the Murewa North constituency recently.
The brutal assault, which was apparently filmed by one of the assailants, showed elderly opposition supporters being flogged, kicked and stepped on for supporting CCC.
CCC national spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere said the violence should be understood in the context of past utterances by Mnangagwa and Chiwenga. Said Mahere:
<blockquote>
It is important to state that this is not an isolated incident, it is part of a wide pattern of violence that has permeated our electoral landscape ever since the CCC was formed on January 24, 2022.
We have seen in almost every province violence perpetrated by ZANU PF and that violence must be understood in the context that the deputy leader of ZANU PF actually called for the CC to be crushed like lice.
It is also in the context that the leader of Zanu PF actually called for CCC supporters to be beaten up, vakombei murove.
He went so far as saying we should be hunted. We have on record members of ZANU PF calling for the killing of CCC Nelson Chamisa, our members’ homes to be burnt, for them to be killed because they are sellouts.
We have seen this in Matopo, Insiza, Mberengwa, Gutu, Chipinge and this is a reaction to the mass mobilisation strategy, Mugwazo.
The CCC has penetrated every single village town and city, something ZANU PF did not expect or budget for.
Recent incidences of violence have proved that rural areas are not ZANU PF strongholds because what other explanation is there for beating 75-year-olds in their homesteads?
</blockquote>
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi on Tuesday said police had arrested Never Chimutashu (67) in connection with the violence in Murewa.
However, Abton Mashayanyika, a ZANU PF official from Mberengwa who was filmed in 2022 urging ZANU PF supporters to kill CCC leader Nelson Chamisa, his children and supporters ahead of the 2023 elections has not been arrested. | <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/murehwa-ccc-attack-opposition-blames-utterances-by-mnangagwa-and-chiwenga/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>

CCC Blames "Utterances" By Mnangagwa And Chiwenga For Murewa North Violence

ZANU PF Mashonaland East chairperson Daniel Garwe has condemned the assault of several elderly Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) members in Murewa North constituency last week.
Morris Seremani (74), Susan Seremani (56), Beauty Chikoti (52), Chipo Mutizwa (37), Nyaradzai Chitauro (52), Sekuru Dongo (79) and Munyaradzi Dongo (38) were left with injuries after they were assaulted for allegedly supporting CCC.
The assault occurred in Chirowa Village, Murewa North.
Addressing ZANU PF supporters on Tuesday at Matututu shopping centre in Murewa North, Garwe said:
<blockquote>
My colleagues, I am pained by what happened in this area. It’s something nobody here can explain what transpired because we were not all there. We said experts should go and investigate.
ZANU PF does not tolerate violence, it’s a peaceful party. That’s the only party that brought peace, there’s no other party.
In some countries you hear about terrorists and bombings, here there is peace. This peace was brought by ZANU PF.
President [Emmerson Mnangagwa] is today preaching that we should live in peace, forgive each other, and get united. The war veterans say “united we conquer”.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/law-society-of-zimbabwe-statement-on-murewa-north-political-violence/">in a statement issued on Wednesday</a>, the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) accused some political parties of making insincere public pronouncements against political violence, saying this will not end the vice.
LSZ said politicians must stop speaking with forked tongues, declaring a commitment to a violent free election by day while coaxing their supporters to terrorise citizens by night. | <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200006034/ccc-members-assault-pained-me-garwe">NewsDay</a>

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