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The Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Jenfan Muswere, who is also the Acting Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, has accused unnamed opposition politicians and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) of attempting to foment chaos in the country to solicit funds from foreign donors and revive their waning careers.
In a strongly-worded statement issued on Friday, June 28, Muswere categorically stated that such efforts to subvert the will of the people will not be tolerated.
Muswere warned that law enforcement agents will be deployed to ensure that any “merchants of violence” are swiftly apprehended and that peace and tranquillity prevail throughout the country. He said:
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Government has observed attempts to instigate anarchy and despondency by some criminal and opportunistic elements in the opposition; some politicians and some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs).
This is in line with their well-documented modus operandi to seek attention and raise funding to try to resurrect their political careers by subverting the will of the people.
Therefore, as Government we are warning perpetrators of these serial choreographed theatrics who are involved in subversive activities aimed at undermining the rule of law that their days are numbered and that their lawless plans will never see the light of day.
To this end, the Government reaffirms its commitment to protecting the nation and the citizens by ensuring that law and order prevails.
Law enforcement agencies will not hesitate to apprehend all those who undermine the justice delivery system by causing chaos and mayhem.
Finally, the Government is assuring Members of the Public that the security forces have adequate capacity to maintain law and order in terms of the constitutional mandate!
</blockquote>
Muswere’s statement represents the ZANU PF-led government’s latest attempt to delegitimize and discredit any criticism or dissent aimed at its policies by casting aspersions on the motives of opposition figures and CSOs.
The warning comes after 79 people linked to the Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC), including former party senator Jameson Timba, were arrested over a week ago on allegations of participating in a gathering with the intent to promote violence, breaches of peace or bigotry as well as disorderly conduct.
They were arrested on Sunday, 16 June, at Timba’s house in Harare while commemorating the Day of the African Child.
Prosecutors alleged the gathering was for an unlawful demonstration.
The Harare Magistrates’ Court on Friday, June 21, 2024, initially postponed its ruling on the CCC activists’ bail application until Tuesday, June 25, 2024, but then further delayed the decision and rescheduled it for this Thursday.
The activists were denied bail and remanded in custody to 10 July 2024 by the Harare Magistrates Court.
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Govt Accuses Opposition And CSOs Of Inciting Anarchy To Solicit Donor Funds

Violence erupted during Sunday’s Turkish Süper Lig match between Trabzonspor and Fenerbahçe, leaving a bitter aftermath. After the final whistle, Trabzonspor fans stormed onto the field, attacking Fenerbahçe players. 
The situation escalated as home supporters invaded the pitch at Trabzonspor’s stadium, where Fenerbahçe had secured a 3-2 victory.
In the chaotic scenes, a Trabzonspor fan confronted celebrating Fenerbahçe players, leading to physical altercations. 
Tensions flared during the 87th minute of the match when objects were hurled onto the field after Michy Batshuayi scored the decisive goal for the visitors. The situation escalated as Trabzonspor fans swarmed the players.
Former Blackpool and Queens Park Rangers player, Nigeria winger Osayi-Samuel, knocked down one of the pitch invaders, while former Chelsea forward Batshuayi aimed a kick at another. 
Turkey’s Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya, promptly initiated an investigation into the incident. He emphasized that incidents of violence on football pitches are never acceptable. 
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) echoed this sentiment, labelling the events as “unacceptable,” and vowed to impose necessary criminal sanctions on those responsible.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino also weighed in, condemning the scenes. He declared that such violence, whether on or off the field, has no place in our sport or society. He said:
<blockquote>
The violence witnessed after the Turkish Süper Lig match between Trabzonspor and Fenerbahçe is absolutely unacceptable – on or off the field, it has no place in our sport or society.
I have said it before, and I will say it again – without exception, in football, all players have to be safe and secure to play the game which brings such joy to so many people all over the world.
I call on the relevant authorities to ensure that this is respected at all levels and for the perpetrators of the shocking events in Trabzon to be held accountable for their actions.
</blockquote>
This incident is part of a string of controversial events in the Turkish league during the 2023-24 season. Notably, in December, referee Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, leading to a suspension of Super Lig fixtures.
Currently, Fenerbahce holds the second position in the Super Lig, trailing leaders Galatasaray by just two points and enjoying a comfortable 30-point lead over Trabzonspor in third place.
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Violence Breaks Out Between Fans And Players In Turkish SuperLig Match

Violence broke out at the funeral of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Moreblessing Ali on Saturday, 02 March.
Ali was buried at Zororo Memorial Park in Chitungwiza, almost two years after her murder, with hundreds of opposition supporters in attendance.
According to <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/ccc-factional-fights-erupt-at-funeral-job-sikhala-allys-car-stoned/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>, the mourners sang songs like Siyanai naye Chamisa, Mupanduki tengesa uone mashura; Mobi (Moreblessing) akaurayiwa tinozviziva; Chamisa Mai Mwana; Taakuda/vaakuda kuchema; Chera mwana mupanduki nguva yaakuda kupera and Sikhala huya angabude sei akavharirwa nemasasikamu.
One mourner, presumably aligned to former CCC leader Nelson Chamisa, accused the party’s former vice chairman Job Sikhala of causing problems in the opposition CCC saying, “Ibva pano Sikhala, wakatengesa (Leave this place immediately. You sold out the opposition struggle.”
It is alleged that councillor Darlington Musonza, an alleged Sikhala ally, slapped two women in the face resulting in punches being exchanged.
Musonza’s vehicle was later stoned by the angry mob dressed in blue as he sought refuge in his car.
He pepper-sprayed the mob and drove off towards the cemetery exit leaving the crowd shouting obscenities.
The mourners wearing blue t-shirts also accused Musonza of being a womaniser and being a land baron.
The Ali family’s lawyer Job Sikhala remained calm throughout and carried the coffin bearing Ali’s remains from the Nyaradzo Funeral Parlour to the grave.
<a href="https://www.thestandard.co.zw/news/article/200023898/moreblessing-ali-buried-amid-ccc-violence">The Standard</a> reported that some unruly mourners were engaged in running battles with two factions, one behind Chamisa and the other behind Sikhala throwing stones at each other while others exchanged blows.
Ali (46), was abducted in May 2022 outside a bar at Chibhanguza in Nyatsime, a neighbourhood of Chitungwiza town on the outskirts of Harare.
Her body, cut into pieces, was found in a well in the area more than two weeks later, resulting in violent clashes between CCC supporters and ZANU PF activists.
Pius Mukandi, alias Jamba was later jailed for 30 years for the murder.
Ali’s remains had remained in a government morgue until her burial.
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Mourners Clash At Moreblessing Ali's Burial

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:
<blockquote>
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.
</blockquote>
Womberaiishe Nhende was brutally attacked and all these people were injected with poison and are undergoing medical treatment.
<blockquote>
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.
</blockquote>
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:
<blockquote>
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:
<blockquote>
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.
</blockquote>
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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:
<blockquote>
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

President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa has warned the opposition against fomenting chaos in the country following a disputed election, saying “Our prisons are not full”, reported <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200016084/ed-threatens-to-jail-chaotic-ccc-supporters">NewsDay</a>.
Addressing scores of delegates and party supporters at the commissioning of the Sabi Star Lithium Floatation Plant in Buhera on Thursday, 31 August, Mnangagwa said:
<blockquote>
We will not stop our development plans and programmes because of the noise from some little boys. They will continue making noise, but we shall continue to move on.
… But I warn anybody who may want to be nonsensical and bring chaos in this country, we are ready to deal with any chaos.
Whoever will preach hate speech shall be responsible for their hate speech. Our prisons are not full. We want peace, we want unity.
</blockquote>
Responding to Mnangagwa’s warning, CCC spokesperson Promise Mkwananzi said the President-elect is unfit to govern. He said:
<blockquote>
We are considering approaching the Constitutional Court in respect of these utterances.
As a de facto President, Mr. Mnangagwa is compelled by the constitution to uphold peace, protect the constituency and any failure to do so may warrant an impeachment.
In addition to the fact that he lost the elections, Mr. Mnangagwa’s utterances show that he is unfit to govern.
</blockquote>
Mnangagwa garnered 52.6% of the vote against CCC presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa’s 44%, but the latter has rejected the results alleging rigging.
Meanwhile, Mnangagwa will be sworn in as Zimbabwe’s leader for a second and final term on 04 September.
A circular issued by Foreign Affairs and International Trade permanent secretary, James Manzou dated August 31, 2023, and addressed to Heads of Missions, indicates that Mnangagwa has already sent out invitations to world leaders to attend the event.
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"Our Prisons Are Not Full", Mnangagwa Warns Violence Instigators

Police have warned members of the public against taking part in unlawful gatherings in any part of the country.
In a statement, ZRP spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said they are aware of social media messages “openly agitating for violence”.
He said some of the messages are being circulated by people who are living outside the country and locals should not allow themselves to be used to commit crimes. Said Nyathi:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police warns the public against engaging in any form of unlawful gathering in any part of the country.
The police has taken note of offensive messages circulating on social media platforms openly agitating for violence and illegal gatherings, especially in Harare and Bulawayo.
The public is accordingly advised to ignore these messages. Some of the messages are being circulated by elements who are not resident in the country and taking this advantage.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police is on full alert and will deal decisively with unruly elements bent on disturbing the current peaceful environment obtaining in the country.
The public should be careful against being used as a conduit to loot shops and destroy property through unlawful gatherings.
The Police strongly warns politicians who are sending false information locally and internationally about the security situation in the country that they risk being arrested.
Zimbabweans are implored to report to the police anyone circulating false messages to the public for swift action to be taken.
</blockquote>
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Police Issue Stern Warning Against Unlawful Gatherings

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:
<blockquote>
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.
</blockquote>
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

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:
<blockquote>
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.
</blockquote>
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: 
<blockquote>
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.
</blockquote>
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:
<blockquote>
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

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.
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

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.
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

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.
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

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

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

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>

Garwe Condemns Murewa North Violence

<h2>Full statement by the Law Society of Zimbabwe on the escalation of political violence in the country.</h2>
<blockquote>
The Law Society of Zimbabwe, notes with grave concern reports of what seems to be an escalation of political violence in some parts of the country.
A particular incident is of a recording that is circulating on social media showing some senior citizens being beaten up for what appears to be their choice of political affiliation in Mashonaland East’s Murewa district.
While police have indicated publicly that they are investigating the case and have issued an update on the progress made to date, it is important that stakeholders raise the red flag immediately in order to have such deplorable conduct nipped in the bud. This is even more so given that we are in an election year.
The outbreak of violence is disconcerting to anyone who wishes Zimbabwe well. The scourge of political violence has continued to be a blot on our electoral processes for decades and given indications of political will to end it, it is important that decisive action be taken now to end it.
The Law Society of Zimbabwe on behalf of the profession, calls on all political leaders to commit to non-violence not only in word but also in deed.
Insincere public pronouncements against political violence will not end the vice. 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.
Zimbabwe now more than ever needs its leaders across the political divide to show maturity and leadership.
If the country is to reap the rewards of the country’s engagement and re-engagement thrust as espoused by the government, it is important that all actions are synchronised to achieve the goals of this policy.
The right to political choice is deeply engrained in our constitution and no one has a right to vary it at a whim.
We urge police to act with speed to bring to account those implicated in the Murewa violence as a way of sending a clear message to all and sundry against such actions.
</blockquote>

Law Society Of Zimbabwe Statement On Murewa North Political Violence | Full Text

The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has expressed concern over recent reports of politically motivated violence against opposition supporters in Murewa North.
In a statement, ZCC also made reference to several other cases of politically motivated violence in 2022 during which opposition supporters were killed.
ZCC urged the police to investigate and prosecute the perpetrators of violence and ensure that justice is done. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
1. The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) is appalled and expresses deep concern over reports of politically motivated violence, that rocked Bhunu area (Ward 4) in Murehwa North Constituency where a total of 7 people reportedly affiliated to the Opposition Political Party; Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) were brutalized. The circulating social media videos show a group of politically affiliated youths assaulting, humiliating, and victimizing the elderly CCC supporters over allegations of convening an ‘illegal’ political meeting. The Church is concerned by the inhumane treatment and serious injury caused to these elderly citizens of Zimbabwe.
2. This recent incident, while seemingly isolated, signals the deepening and intensification of systemic political violence and intimidation as we approach the 2023 elections. The incident connects with episodes of violence, political victimisation and destruction of property that occurred in Gutu District towards the end of 2022 and those that characterized the 2022 by- elections. Violent cases were reported in Matobo South Ward 2, Kwekwe, Nyatsime, Chire, Nyamaropa, Hurungwe, Gokwe Centre and Gokwe Kabuyini between March and September 2022.
3. The Church strongly condemns these acts of violence and bad politics. The Church reminds the nation that we are one, we are a family, we are friends, and we are neighbors before we are members of political parties. Our Christian values coin us to live in harmony, in peace, unity and love – respecting the elderly.
4. We remind the nation that two people (Bongeni Ncube and Moreblessing Ali) lost their lives due to political violence related to the 2022 by-elections, tens were injured, and 
5. The ZCC seeks to further remind all citizens that the Zimbabwe Constitution and laws allow for plural politics meaning the coexistence and operation of different political parties in Zimbabwe. The law allows political parties to conduct political meetings anywhere and anytime as far as these are conducted as guided by the Law. The same law does not allow political party ownership of some geographical zones or territories; thus, freedom of assembly and association is acknowledged for all without discrimination.
6. Zimbabwean youths should not be fronted by rogue political leaders to incite violence. Youths have a developmental leadership role for our country and are called to adhere to the rule of law, peacefully participate in electoral processes, particularly taking up leadership positions in the upcoming 2023 elections for them to catalyze transformation in political and economic systems of the country.
7. We refer to the ZHOCD Elections We Want (2022) document, and the Ecumenical Election Covenants which call for an election process that is peaceful and non-violent; free, fair, and credible; as well as electing leaders that have the desire, commitment, and capability of driving the socio-economic transformation of the country.
8. We all have the responsibility to contribute to an election process characterized by peace and tolerance before, during and after the elections. Such an electoral process will set the desired foundation for socio-economic transformation that result in the upliftment of our people out of the current excruciating socio-economic hardships.
9. Ours, therefore, is a Call for:
a) The police to investigate and prosecute the perpetrators of violence and ensure that justice is delivered to all. We urge the police to provide details of their investigations to the public, 
b) The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to make sure that measures are put in place and reinforced to decisively deal with cases of electoral related violence as espoused in the Elections Act. ZEC is further called to allow parties to comply with the best standards for conducting political campaigns including disqualifying potential candidates if proven to have perpetrated political violence,
c) Political parties to investigate, caution, publicly condemn and punish their members who are perpetrating violence. Political party leaders must continue encouraging their supporters to remain peaceful and tolerate political diversity,
d) We encourage all political leaders to desist from barbaric politics, preach the gospel of love for one another, peaceful co-existence and adopt dialogue towards settlement of differences.
e) Convening of an urgent All Stakeholders National Peace Conference where we take stock of the national peace infrastructure, and all political parties sign an Election Peace Pact prepared by the Church working with Chapter 12 Commissions. All political actors and the security sector are encouraged to promote the upholding of individuals freedoms of movement, assembly, association, speech and access to information.
In conclusion, we ardently call for peace and tolerance. As we approach 2023 elections lets all contribute to an environment characterized by freedom to campaign, articulate issues, and participate without fear, favor, and prejudices.
</blockquote>

Zimbabwe Council of Churches Statement On Murewa North Violence | Full Text

Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa, Flavia Mwangovya, has condemned the brutal attacks against opposition Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) supporters by suspected ZANU PF activists in Murewa North recently.
Mwangovya described the attacks as “callous” and urged the Zimbabwean government to ensure that the upcoming general elections are held in a peaceful environment. Said Mwangovya:
<blockquote>
This callous, politically motivated attack against older people who had simply attended a gathering for a political opposition party is outrageous.
Such cruel acts of violence, which have repeatedly marred Zimbabwe’s political landscape in the past, gravely threaten the rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly.
These attacks are clearly intended to harass and intimidate members of the political opposition in the months leading up to Zimbabwe’s upcoming election and could have a chilling effect throughout the country.
The Zimbabwean authorities must take all necessary steps to prevent acts of politically motivated violence and refrain from issuing inflammatory statements that could incite similar attacks or deter people from expressing support for the political parties of their choice.
Authorities must launch a thorough, independent and impartial investigation and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
The Zimbabwean authorities must also urgently launch a thorough, independent and impartial investigation into these assaults and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice in fair trials.
They must also fully respect and protect the rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly in the lead-up to, during, and after the upcoming election.
</blockquote>
<h2>Background</h2>
In a viral social media video, which appears to have been filmed by one of the assailants, a group of suspected ZANU PF supporters can be seen kicking and beating with sticks older people in Ward 4 of Bhunu Village, Murehwa North, a rural district of Mashonaland East Province.
In the short clip, older men and women can be seen being assaulted and interrogated for attending a political gathering for the Nelson Chamisa-led CCC. | <a href="https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2023/01/zimbabwe-violent-attacks-against-political-opposition-supporters/">Amnesty International</a>

Amnesty International Condemns "Callous" Attacks Against CCC Supporters In Murewa

Police say they have arrested a 67-year-old man for the violence that rocked Murehwa North recently.
In a statement on Tuesday, 10 January 2023, ZRP national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the suspect, Never Chimutashu, is expected to appear in court soon. Said Asst Comm Nyathi:
<blockquote>
Reference is made to the ZRP Twitter message dated 7th January 2023 on the alleged Murewa North political violence incident.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of one of the suspects, Never Chimutashu (67), who is expected to appear in court in due course.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police is still conducting investigations, with a view of accounting for other suspects in this case.
</blockquote>
According to a video that went viral on social media platforms, several young people could be seen assaulting an elderly man as he lay prone on the ground for supporting the opposition.
Reports indicate that 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 violence broke out in Chirowa Village, Murewa North.

Police Arrest Senior Citizen For Murewa North Political Violence

An unidentified suspected ZANU PF official has declared that the ruling party is at war with the Nelson Chamisa-led Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) ahead of general elections scheduled for later this year.
In a leaked audio posted on one of ZANU PF’s many WhatsApp groups obtained by <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200005979/zanu-pf-ccc-trade-blows">NewsDay</a>, the official is heard defending the violence that recently broke out in Chirowa Village, Murewa North. Said the official:
<blockquote>
Do you know what war is? War is winner takes all and there is collateral damage. We are at war and we are going to war with CCC.
These elderly wanted to go to a meeting at their age. Don’t they know the ruling party?
They want to remove my President [Emmerson Mnangagwa]. We are going to win elections with blood or no blood.
We are not playing here. If your grandmother and grandfather put an X against the President we are going to be hanged.
We will lose and we are going to be hanged by Chamisa (Nelson Chamisa CCC leader).
</blockquote>
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 Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said it was investigating the incident.
ZANU PF Mashonaland East chairperson Daniel Garwe on Sunday denied reports that ZANU PF members had assaulted the villagers.
However, a senior CCC member in Murehwa Rabson Mazuru, told NewsDay that ZANU PF activists were responsible for the violence. He said:
<blockquote>
What ZANU PF said is not true. It’s just trying to hide behind a finger. It will continue to expose itself because it’s the law itself.
These elderly are truly CCC members. It happened that one of them (Seremani) who was beaten severely was not feeling well and he had been in Harare.
He only came back on December 30 so when others heard that he came back they just mobilised themselves to go and pray for him. That’s how they got to Seremani’s home.
So, someone could have seen Seremani’s friend going to see him and thought that they were going to a party meeting and called ZANU PF alleging that these people were troublesome.
They were forced to say that they were having a party meeting, but that wasn’t the purpose of their visit.
</blockquote>

Suspected ZANU PF Activist Declares "War" On CCC

Police at Mpandawana Growth Point in Gutu District in Masvingo Province, have arrested two CCC activists who were allegedly attacked and left for dead by suspected ZANU PF supporters two weeks ago.
The two, Tinotenda Makumbe (20) and Jervas Makumbe (45), were allegedly abducted at Mpandawana Growth Point on 22 November 2022. They now face assault charges.
They were assaulted by a group of armed ZANU PF supporters, made to lie in a pool of sewerage and left for dead.
Human Rights lawyer Martin Mureri confirmed the arrest of the two Makumbe siblings saying they will appear at Gutu Magistrates Court on Monday.
Tino and Jervas were attacked two weeks ago when suspected ZANU PF activists unleashed an orgy of violence at Mpandawana Growth Point.
The thugs went around the Growth Point armed with knives, catapults, and stones beating up people with suspected links to opposition political parties.
The Makumbe brothers reported their case at Gutu Police Station on the day that they were assaulted but Police refused to open dockets, reported The Mirror.
Police only gave them a request for a medical examination but they were allegedly turned away at the local hospital after an instruction from ZANU PF not to give them medical help. | <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/police-arrests-ccc-activists-over-gutu-violence/">The Mirror</a>

Police Arrest Alleged Victims Of Gutu Violence

The Residents Association Coalition for Electoral Reforms (RACER) says a partisan civil service could compromise the credibility of next year’s general elections.
RACER, a coalition of 42 rural and urban residents associations, expressed concern over the country’s civil servants’ alleged declaration of allegiance to ZANU PF and the party’s presidential candidate President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Addressing journalists in Harare on Tuesday, RACER spokesperson Marvelous Khumalo urged civil servants to remain apolitical. <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200004404/civil-servants-compromising-credibility-of-2023-polls">Said Khumalo:</a>
<blockquote>
We call upon members of the civil service to desist from pushing partisan political agendas which is in clear violation of the Constitution, which calls for civil servants not to act in a partisan manner and to further the interests of political parties.
Civil servants have always worked as polling officers before, and that cannot be ruled out for the 2023 polls.
But how are they going to be fair when they have already shown that they are for ED who is also going to be a candidate in the 2023 polls?
</blockquote>
Khumalo also implored the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to be impartial when dealing with cases of political violence.
Political activists have accused the police of being partisan saying the police are quick to arrest opposition supporters for politically motivated violence while turning a blind eye to ZANU PF members who cause a reign of terror in various parts of the country.
In June, CCC vice chairman Job “Wiwa” Sikhala was arrested and denied bail for allegedly inciting violence in Nyatsime<a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/owen-ncube-threatens-worse-than-2008-political-violence-against-sell-outs/"> but a senior ZANU PF official, Owen “Muda” Ncube allegedly threatened to unleash an orgy of violence “worse than 2008” against opposition members</a> ahead of the 2023 general elections but has not been arrested.

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