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The Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC) has said the unresolved August 2023 election dispute has worsened the suffering of ordinary citizens and that there is a general feeling that the country is moving towards a one-party State.
In a statement issued on Monday, 12 February, to mark the beginning of the Catholic Church Lenten season, ZCBC said Zimbabweans are worried that democracy is slowly dying. Said the bishops:
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Our local environment has not been exempted from the global challenges noted above. Our country continues to suffer from the displacement of families due to the non-performance of the economy.
The decision by the Government to raise taxes at a time when ordinary people can hardly afford a meal a day has worsened the family situation.
For the majority of the elderly and the poor in particular, it has become unbearable to live. Prices of basic commodities are increasingly expensive.
The unresolved political contests since the August 2023 elections have not left the country in a good space.
Locally, there are fears among people that we are moving towards a one-party State, with democracy dying a slow death.
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The Catholic bishops said most of the challenges facing people are a result of “bad politics”. Reads the statement:
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Whereas some of these ills are a result of natural disasters, most of them are man-made and are not accidental.
Poverty in the world is a direct result of the political and economic policies of governments, political parties and big businesses.
It is a result of policies and systems. In the light of bad politics, failed economic systems and their devastating effects, many people are in despair.
</blockquote>
The remarks by the Catholic bishops come as a small group of CCC activists connived with State institutions to reverse the results of the 23 August 2023 general elections and give ZANU PF a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly, the Lower House of Parliament.
Fronted by one Sengezo Tshabangu who claimed to be CCC’s interim secretary-general, the activists recalled dozens of the party’s MPs and Councillors who won their seats in a hostile political environment.
After effecting the recalls, Tshabangu and his colleagues did not bother fielding candidates in some of the contested wards, allowing ZANU PF candidates to win uncontested.
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Zimbabweans Suffering Due To Unresolved Electoral Dispute - Catholic Bishops

Nelson Chamisa, the leader of the opposition party Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), believes that his party was unfairly denied victory in the 2023 elections. He expressed his confidence that God would restore their win.
During his campaign, Chamisa promised his supporters that his party would come to power in the 2023 harmonised elections, but he ultimately lost to President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Chamisa disputed the results and called for a new election, claiming that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) and the ruling party ZANU PF had colluded to manipulate the results in Mnangagwa’s favour. He cited various irregularities, such as delayed voting, mix-ups with ballot boxes, and voter intimidation, as evidence for his call for a fresh poll. These irregularities were also noted by both local and international observers.
In his New Year message, Chamisa urged his supporters to remain focused on bringing about change and transformation in Zimbabwe. He expressed his belief that despite being robbed of victory in 2023, God will restore their position. Chamisa declared:
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A 2024 FULL OF SURPRISES… As we begin a new year, I encourage you to stay focused on the promise. We were robbed but God is a RESTORER. We keep the faith. Indeed 2023 was the year. Let 2024 be the year of vindication! Wishing you abundant blessings, unprecedented wins and record-breaking gains this 2024.. Our goal is single and simple; to make change happen and transform Zimbabwe unto greatness. Declaring unto Zimbabwe incredible successes in reforms, unimaginable strides in unity and spectacular victories in peace and restoration!! It’s a pleasant surprises-filled 2024. May God gracefully guide, guard and glide you. Flourish and Shine! A Happy 2024 with sparkle and cheer everyone! #Godisinit
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Chamisa has faced criticism in the past for being perceived as inactive in his efforts to bring about change in Zimbabwe. His critics accuse him of being too gentle, cowardly, and overly focused on religious teachings. However, Chamisa has defended his approach, stating that peace is the key to removing the ruling party, ZANU PF, from power. He draws parallels to historical figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi, who achieved victory through peaceful means.
On the other hand, Chamisa’s critics argue that ZANU PF is ruthless and requires a more assertive challenger like Job Sikhala or Tendai Biti – both senior officials in the CCC. They suggest that a more aggressive approach is necessary to counter the ruling party effectively. However, those who support Chamisa’s methods argue that ZANU PF wants him to be aggressive so that they can justify his imprisonment or even worse, his murder.
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We Were Robbed But God Is A RESTORER, Indeed 2023 Was The Year - Chamisa

The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), Zimbabwe’s main opposition party, has demanded the “reinstatement of all our elected officials as per the 23rd of August 2023 disputed election.”
According to the party’s spokesperson, Promise Mkwananzi, CCC Members of Parliament and councillors who were recalled after the August 23, 2023 elections should be restored to their positions. In an X post seen by Pindula News, Mkwananzi said:
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We demand the reinstatement of all our elected officials as per the 23rd of August 2023 disputed election, including all the original party deployments made at parliamentary and council levels.
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<h3>Some context:</h3>
Zimbabwe held harmonized elections on 23-24 August 2023. However, the CCC rejected the results announced by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). The Nelson Chamisa-led party alleged that the electoral body colluded with the ruling ZANU PF party to manipulate the results in favour of ZANU PF.
<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/08/29/ccc-demands-fresh-elections/">The CCC called for fresh elections</a>, arguing that an independent body like the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African Union (AU), or the United Nations (UN) should supervise the process instead of the perceived biased ZEC. The party sought intervention from the SADC, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/10/14/sadc-urges-zimbabwean-parties-to-approach-courts-over-election-results-grievances/">but the regional body recommended pursuing legal remedies through Zimbabwean courts.</a>
In a surprising turn of events, Sengezo Tshabangu, who claims to be the interim secretary general of the CCC, recalled numerous MPs, Senators, and councillors from the party. Tshabangu argued that these individuals had ceased to be members of the party and had been imposed on the citizenry by CCC leader Chamisa.
<h3>CCC Demand:</h3>
The CCC’s demand for the reinstatement of elected officials sparked debate and criticism. Some questioned the logic of reversing a constitutional process, while others questioned the party’s participation in subsequent by-elections, which they viewed as an endorsement of the process. These discussions revealed differing perspectives on the way forward and emphasized the need to focus on the future.
Many people commented on Mkwananzi’s post and called it an oxymoron, which means it contained contradictory statements. Some said the party is not accepting the results of the 23 August 2023 at the same time wants its candidates elected in that election to be reinstated. 
Mkwananzi defended his statement by saying that the elections produced a disputed outcome and that the disputed outcome is at the centre of the disagreement and the path to legitimacy. 
Others disagreed with the CCC’s demand, saying that it was too late to reverse a constitutional process. They pointed out that the by-elections had already taken place, and it was better to focus on the future instead. There were also questions raised about how the CCC could ask for the reinstatement of officials elected in the August general elections when the party itself participated in the by-elections. Some people saw the CCC’s participation as an endorsement of the by-election process.
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CCC Has Demanded The "Reinstatement Of All Officials Elected In August 2023 Disputed Election"

Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has defended the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) over logistical problems that occurred on election day, specifically the issue of insufficient ballot papers. The voting period had to be extended in several polling centres, most notably in Bulawayo and Harare, due to the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/08/23/full-text-zec-speaks-on-delays-in-voting/">delayed distribution of the ballot papers</a> by ZEC.
Before the August 23 and 24 elections, ZEC had assured the Zimbabwean public that they had printed a sufficient number of ballot papers. However, during a parliamentary session last week, Justice Minister Ziyambi acknowledged the delays in the distribution process but shifted the blame onto the numerous court cases that had affected the planning. <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200020532/ziyambi-defends-zec-despite-ballot-paper-shortages">NewsDay</a> quotes him as saying:
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On August 23, 2023, we witnessed or heard about the logistical challenges that the commission faced, as a result, hindering the execution of its earlier mentioned function.
Mr Speaker Sir, the commission faced challenges in the production and distribution of ballot papers for a few constituencies and wards emanating from the unprecedented number of court challenges that it faced.”
More than 100 post-nomination applications were filed in the Electoral Court and the High Court of Zimbabwe.
Due to the large number of court challenges and the late determination of the same, the ballot papers could not be designed and printed without confirmed candidates.
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Ziyambi further explained that ZEC adopted a production and distribution strategy that prioritised remote and distant provinces to mitigate distribution challenges within limited timeframes. Consequently, delays were primarily experienced in Harare, as it was the last province to have its printing and distribution completed due to its proximity to the printer.
The minister also mentioned that there were a few reported cases of errors in the ballot papers, which necessitated last-minute reprinting, further delaying their distribution. He added:
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Further Mr Speaker, in mitigation of the said challenges, efforts were made to ensure that voters were not disenfranchised. The commission requested the President to consider exercising his powers under section 38 of the Electoral Act and alter his earlier proclamation so that voting could be extended to 24th August 2023 in those areas that had been affected by the delays.  As a result of these efforts, a statistical analysis of the average voter turn-out by polling station showed no significant difference between affected and non-infected polling stations.
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ZEC faced criticism for the logistical issues encountered on election day, with the opposition claiming that it was a deliberate strategy to rig the elections in favour of the ruling party, Zanu PF since Harare and Bulawayo are considered opposition strongholds.
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Delayed Distribution Of Ballot Papers: Justice Minister Defends ZEC

A recent report by the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has raised concerns about the August 2023 elections. The report highlights the negative impact of a controversial group called Forever Associates Zimbabwe (FAZ), which is affiliated with the ruling party, ZANU PF.
It also suggests bias towards the ruling party by the police and the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). Additionally, the report mentions complaints about traditional leaders who allegedly intimidated voters on behalf of Zanu PF. These issues were highlighted in the post-election report by ZHRC. Said the commission:
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In some communities, there were allegations that some people were being forced by their community leaders and FAZ members to attend certain political rallies.
These complaints were received from both rural and urban communities of the following areas: Bikita, Zaka, Chipinge, Buhera, Mangwe, Hopley, Chitungwiza, Mutoko, Hurungwe, Rushinga, Vungu, Umguza, Gokwe, Binga- amongst other communities.
Some political parties complained of selective application of the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act (MOPA) by the Police.
This selective application of MOPA resulted in these parties resorting to night and door to door campaigns but still people feared associating with them.
CCC complained that in Bindura, they were denied clearance to conduct campaign rallies, although the party insisted that their notifications conformed to the MOPA guidelines.
Stakeholders reported cases of intimidation, violence, and forced gatherings by some parties, often facilitated by FAZ and ZHT in areas like Chipinge, Harare South, Bikita West, and Chiredzi West.
Similar sentiments were echoed by some business communities who alleged that in some occasions, they were forced to close their businesses or donate goods and services at political gatherings, a violation of Section 58 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe.
</blockquote>
The August 23-24 election received criticism from the SADC, EU, local observers, and AU observer missions. They stated in their reports that the election, which allowed President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in power until at least 2028, did not meet the regional and international guidelines for credible elections.
The commission also recognised the influence of a cyber-based advocacy group called Team Pachedu on the electoral processes. Despite acknowledging significant irregularities, the government-funded commission concluded that the election, described as a national disgrace by the opposition, met the constitutional requirements of the country.
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Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Raise Concerns About August 2023 Elections

The ZANU PF candidate for Ward 2 in Plumtree in the 23-24 August 2023 general elections, Richard Khumalo, has been accused of demanding goal posts which he donated to a school in the area after he lost to Zanele Ndlovu of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC).
According to a message posted on a community WhatsApp group, Khumalo wants to uproot the goalposts he donated to Matiwaza Primary School. Read the text:
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A losing Plumtree councilor, who contested on a ZANU PF ticket in the just ended August 23 harmonised plebiscite has gone on a rampage demanding all his donations from the public…
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The text also said Khumalo demanded to be reimbursed for the money, which he used to transport the goalposts to the school.
When contacted for a comment by the <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/southerneye/local/article/200019771/losing-zanu-pf-candidate-reclaims-donation">Southern Eye</a>, Khumalo did not deny the charges but claimed that the facts had been distorted.
He said the school approached him seeking assistance to purchase the goalposts. Said Khumalo:
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I agreed to their request but told them my goalposts were far out of town and needed transport to ferry them to the school.
We then made an arrangement that they provide their own transport to get them.
A meeting organised by the school development committee was held where it was agreed that each parent would contribute US$1 towards hiring a vehicle to ferry the material.
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Khumalo said that he hired one of his friends for US$150 to transport the material on condition that he would be paid upon delivery. He said:
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Three months down the line, they have not paid for the transport. They influenced each other that I was campaigning under a ZANU PF ticket, leading to some parents not paying for the transport fare as previously agreed.
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He said that as there was no official handover, he remained the owner of the goalposts. Said Khumalo:
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They need to pay the money so that there will be an official handover.
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They should not mix the issue of goalposts and our politics… they should just pay the person, who ferried the goalposts his money.
Khumalo is not the first ZANU PF losing candidate seeking to reclaim a donation since the 2023 Harmonised Elections.
ZANU PF candidate for Chinhoyi Constituency,<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/08/26/zimbabwe-2023-elections-zanu-pf-candidate-dismantles-community-borehole-after-losing/"> Thomas Chidzomba, dismantled the equipment for a borehole</a> he had drilled for the community after losing to a CCC candidate.
Less than three days after the results of the August 2023 elections were announced, Chidzomba took the surprising step of dismantling the borehole.
Initially, he had locked the borehole, but later he made the decision to remove the equipment altogether.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/11/18/president-mnangagwa-reverses-the-appointment-of-general-valerio-sibanda-to-zanu-pf-politburo/">Pindula News</a>

Losing ZANU PF Council Candidate Reclaims Donation

<div>The Government of Zimbabwe, through the Minister of  Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Ziyambi Ziyambi, has accused the European Union Election Observer Mission (EU EOM) of going beyond its mandate.</div>
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<div>Responding to the EU EOM final report on the 23-24 August harmonised elections at a press conference in Harare on Saturday, Ziyambi said the EU election observers strayed from their mandate by dictating to Zimbabwe how the country’s institutions and legislative framework should be structured.</div>
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<div>Ziyambi criticised the EU EOM final report that was presented the by mission’s head, Fabio Massimo Castaldo online from Brussels, Belgium, saying it was biased towards the opposition. Said Ziyambi:</div>
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<div>Observers come to observe. So, when observers meet a group of people who didn’t follow the due process of satisfying the requirements of the law in terms of their gatherings, they simply observe and take note of what that particular individual has said.</div>
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<div>Likewise, if they meet a group of people that are complaining that the other side is doing this, whether that complaint borders on an illegality on the act of the other party, they will simply note it. That is what observation is all about.</div>
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<div>He said election observers should not be confused with election monitors. Said Ziyambi:</div>
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<div>So, as Government, we are actually surprised that observers think that they are actually monitors, or they are here to change our laws.</div>
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<div>Presenting the mission’s final report on the elections on Friday, Castaldo said the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission’s (ZEC) and the judiciary’s perceived political bias, as well as the actions of the Forever Associates of Zimbabwe (FAZ), undermined the credibility of the polls.</div>
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<div>The EU EOM report also criticised recent laws that it said eroded the separation of powers and limited civic and political freedoms. </div>
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<div>The laws noted in the report include the so-called Patriotic Act, the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) bill and the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act (MPOA) which the EU EOM said closed space for the exercise of freedoms of association, assembly, and expression.</div>
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The EU EOM provided 21 recommendations, listing seven as priority which the mission said may bring comprehensive and meaningful electoral reforms.
The recommendations include; enhancing election organisation and management in Zimbabwe, maintaining ZEC and its staff independence, providing timely and thorough information to the public, and protecting the freedom to assemble.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/11/18/president-mnangagwa-reverses-the-appointment-of-general-valerio-sibanda-to-zanu-pf-politburo/">Pindula News</a>
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Govt Says EU Election Observer Mission Strayed From Its Mandate

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has denied claims by some civil servants who worked as election officers during the 23 August 2023 Harmonised Elections that are still owed money for services rendered to the Commission.
During elections, ZEC hires officials from the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education including other government agencies.
The affected civil servants spoke to <a href="https://cite.org.zw/civil-servants-claim-zec-owes-them-money-for-august-elections/">CITE</a> on condition of anonymity and claimed that ZEC only paid them 80 percent of what they were owed for their services. One of the concerned teachers said:
<blockquote>
Presiding officers received their remaining balance of US$360 when initially they were paid US$320.
We were told that only 20 percent is remaining, but to our surprise, the presiding officers received more than 20 percent so it is not clear how much we are supposed to be paid.
</blockquote>
Contacted for comment by CITE, ZEC Chief Elections Officer (CEO), Utloile Silaigwana queried why those officials who claim to have grievances chose to go to the media instead of visiting ZEC offices. Said Silaigwana:
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I am not aware because they did not come to me claiming they were not paid and second, we have clear channels of communication where we communicate.
How do I know these people are genuine? What if these people just want to tarnish the image of ZEC?
We normally engage people who are employed by the government and they know exactly that if they have issues they do not run to the press but inquire at our offices. Civil servants do not act like that.
We always communicate with civil servants every time and those who we hired know the amount they should be paid.
I cannot respond fully because I do not have enough information on who these people are.
By right, we have to know the station they were deployed in and their EC numbers so that we can check.
What if it’s someone from the streets who wants to tarnish ZEC’s image? How do I know?
</blockquote>
Silaigwana insisted that civil servants who were hired by ZEC for the 23 August general elections were paid for their services.
He said ZEC has official lines of communication with the Public Service Commission (PSC), adding that the same procedures used in the past will apply in hiring staff for the December 9 by-election.
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ZEC Denies Claims That Civil Servants Are Owed Money For August Elections

The Government of Zimbabwe has said it received the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) final report last Thursday and will give a response in due course.
In a statement on Friday, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Amon Murwira said the Government is currently studying the report and will either accept or reject its recommendations. He said:
<blockquote>
We received the SADC report yesterday (Thursday) and we will give our response. We are reading it.
As a report of election observations, it will come with its recommendations, which we will either accept or reject, but it is important to have comments on a report.
All that needs to be known is that it is not a legal instrument. It is peer-reviewed, so we can accept or rebut it.
</blockquote>
In its final report on the Zimbabwe 2023 Harmonised Elections, SEOM urged aggrieved parties to approach courts to resolve disputes emanating from the polls. It said:
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The SEOM calls for all concerned parties to ensure that any grievances with respect to the election results are channelled through the appropriate legal processes to ensure the exhaustion of domestic legal remedies.
The SEOM noted that … some aspects of the Harmonised Elections fell short of the requirements of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, the Electoral Act, and the SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2021).
The SEOM commends political leaders for spreading the messages of peace and non-violence throughout the electoral cycle.
</blockquote>
The opposition CCC led by Nelson Chamisa has been calling for a fresh election after SEOM said some aspects of the polls fell short of the requirements of Zimbabwe’s laws and SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections.
These included the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC)’s failure to avail voting materials to some polling stations on voting day, violence and intimidation of voters, banning of opposition rallies, and a controversial delimitation of electoral boundaries, among others.
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Zimbabwe Confirms Receipt Of SADC Election Observers' Final Report

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) election observer mission (SEOM) has urged aggrieved parties to approach courts to resolve disputes from the August 2023 elections.
In its final report on Zimbabwe’s August elections released on Thursday 12 October 2023, the bloc said:
<blockquote>
The SEOM calls for all concerned parties to ensure that any grievances with respect to the election results are channelled through the appropriate legal processes to ensure exhaustation of domestic legal remedies.
In terms of Section 11.8.2 of the Sadc guidelines, when SEOM publishes and officially submits the election reports, member States which held the elections may consider the recommendations advanced by the SEOM for improving the conduct of elections and submit to the chair of the organ, a response to the SEOM report.
</blockquote>
Zanu PF accused Nevers Mumba, the head of the Sadc Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM), of being biased and sympathetic towards the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). This accusation came after an initial report by SEOM criticised the elections for lacking credibility and fairness. However, the final report from Sadc observers praised political parties for maintaining peace despite the disputed nature of the election. Read the report:
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The SEOM noted that …  some aspects of the Harmonised Elections fell short of the requirements of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, the Electoral Act, and the SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2021).
The SEOM commends political leaders for spreading the messages of peace and non-violence throughout the electoral cycle.
</blockquote>
The recommendation is a blow to the CCC, which has been advocating for fresh elections overseen by an impartial organisation such as SADC, the African Union, or the United Nations, instead of the perceived biased Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). The party points to irregularities observed by local and international observers as the reason for calling for fresh elections. The CCC contends that ZANU PF, in collaboration with ZEC, manipulated the results, particularly in the presidential election, to favour President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
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SADC Urges Zimbabwean Parties To Approach Courts Over Election Results Grievances

The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has proposed the establishment of a Transitional Authority in response to the final report by the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) on the recent elections in Zimbabwe. The report has highlighted significant irregularities and states that the elections did not meet the requirements in the country’s constitution, electoral laws, and SADC principles.
It raises concerns about a shadowy group called Forever Associates Zimbabwe (FAZ) engaging in acts of terror, the controversial Maintenance of Peace and Order Act (MOPA) disrupting campaign activities, manipulation of the delimitation process, secrecy surrounding the voters’ roll, and deliberate disenfranchisement of potential voters in opposition strongholds.
Concerns were raised about the restriction of freedom of expression due to the Patriot Act, which criminalises communication involving foreign entities. The SEOM highlighted that this law violates the constitution and SADC principles. The report also mentioned discomfort regarding the Private Voluntary Organisation Bill, which restricts civil society organizations.
Stakeholders expressed concerns about the independence of the judiciary due to alleged financial incentives from the government. The SEOM also noted allegations of voter intimidation, compromised postal voting, and biased coverage by state-owned media. Read part of the report:
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<h3>7.14 Alleged lack of transparency in the procurement and printing of the ballot papers</h3>
Section 239(g) of the Constitution gives ZEC the mandate to design the ballot paper. The Mission noted that Section 239 (a)(iv) of the Constitution also requires that elections be conducted transparently in accordance with the law. In the spirit of transparency, stakeholders were of the view that they should have been provided with information on the procurement of the printing of ballot papers earlier than the time the ZEC released this information. The stakeholders added that they were not provided with information regarding the company that was contracted to print the ballot papers early into the process. They also were concerned about their lack of awareness of the ballot paper design that would be used during the elections.
<h3>7.15 Polling stations</h3>
7.15.1 The Stakeholders raised concerns about the delay in informing the public about the number and places of polling stations, fearing possible confusion and low voter turnout during polling day. Section 51 (3) of the Electoral Act requires that:
Commission shall cause a notice of— (a) the places at which polling stations are to be established; and (b) the hours during which the polling stations will be open; to be published at least three weeks before polling day and again on polling day, in a newspaper circulating in the constituency concerned and in such other manner as it thinks fit.
7.15.2 The SEOM noted that the ZEC complied with the above legal requirements.
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In response to the report, the CCC party, led by Nelson Chamisa, stated that the people of Zimbabwe are calling for new elections due to the compromised electoral environment that prevailed during the August harmonised elections. They propose the establishment of a Transitional Authority, supported by SADC, to oversee fresh elections in a fair and trustworthy manner. They express a lack of trust in the current Zimbabwe Electoral Commission to administer these elections.
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CCC Proposes Transitional Authority In Response To SADC's Final Report On Zimbabwean Elections

ZANU PF Political Commissar Mike Bimha has expressed gratitude to voters in Makoni Rural District Council Ward 33 in Makoni District, Manicaland Province, after the ruling party candidate Japan Maxwell won the run-off election that was held in the ward on 02 October.
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) called for the run-off after Japan Maxwell of ZANU PF and Saruwaka Rujeko of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) got equal votes in the August 2023 Harmonised Elections.
Bimha said the victory shows that the people of Zimbabwe are confident that ZANU PF’s leadership has the ability to deliver economic development and prosperity for the country. He said, as quoted by <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/zanu-pf-winning-momentum-continues/">The Herald</a>:
<blockquote>
We want to applaud the electorate for continuing to show their support for the ruling party and their confidence in the leadership of ZANU PF and it only confirms that ZANU PF is the party for the present and also the future.
We have a track record of performance in terms of the record of liberating this country and also as a party that gave dignity to the people of Zimbabwe and now the Second Republic is focusing on Vision 2030 focusing on economic development and delivery.
Our campaign is predicated on performance, on what has taken place and therefore it only gives people hope that if so much has been done in such a short time, despite sanctions a lot can be done as we move forward.
We would like to thank our party structures for the work and that we should continue that winning trajectory.
</blockquote>
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ZANU PF Wins Run-off Election

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/The_Zimbabwe_Human_Rights_NGO_Forum/">The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (ZHRNGO Forum)</a> has released a report stating that the ruling ZANU PF party in Zimbabwe is continuing to target and harass opposition supporters who worked as agents and local observers during the recent elections.
The report, titled “The New ‘Error‘,” highlights 153 cases of alleged state or party-sponsored violence, including two murders of individuals perceived as opposing the ruling party. Read the report in part:
<blockquote>
The unprecedented levels of post-election victimization are not only uncharacteristic of a victorious political party but pose a severe threat to genuine democratic consolidation in Zimbabwe. 
The Forum and some of its member organisations continue to receive distress calls from presiding officers, polling agents and some local observers who are being harassed for the work that they did in the just-ended harmonised elections.
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The ZHRNGO Forum recommends the establishment of an independent body to investigate these cases. The report emphasizes that the level of victimization experienced after the elections is not typical of a victorious political party and poses a significant threat to the country’s democratic consolidation.
Zimbabwe has a history of politically motivated violence, dating back to the 1980s when late President <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Robert_Mugabe/">Robert Mugabe</a> ordered attacks on perceived supporters of the opposition ZAPU party. These attacks resulted in the deaths of approximately 20,000 people, mainly Ndebele-speaking individuals in the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Midlands_Province/">Midlands</a> and Matabeleland provinces. Targeted violence against opposition figures and supporters continued into the 2000s, culminating in a violent electoral period in 2008 that claimed nearly 500 lives in an attempt to overturn Mugabe’s loss to <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Morgan_Tsvangirai/">Morgan Tsvangirai</a> of the MDC-T party. 
The report notes that last month, two human rights lawyers, two legislators from the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Citizens'_Coalition_for_Change/">Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)</a>, and approximately five councillors were arrested. Additionally, a losing candidate from within the CCC and 610 members of the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_National_Students_Union/">Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU)</a> have been detained. The ZHRNGO Forum has called on the government to drop the charges against the arrested individuals. 
The ZHRNGO Forum urges the diplomatic community to intervene and request that the government take immediate action to halt the “unprecedented levels of post-election victimization.”
They propose the establishment of an independent commission of inquiry to thoroughly investigate all reported instances of human rights violations and make the findings public.
The ZHRNGO Forum also calls on the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to investigate and bring the killers of Mayibongwe Dube and Persuade Mandara to justice, as well as seek justice for the family of Tinashe Edson Chitsunge, a 16-year-old who died before the elections due to pre-election violence. 

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Human Rights Watchdog Says ZANU PF Harassing August Poll Agents And Election Observers

ZANU PF has instructed all its party candidates who lost in the recent harmonised elections to return the high-end vehicles they were given prior to the 2023 political campaigns.
The party had distributed 210 brand new vehicles, including 4×4 Nissan Navaras and Ford Rangers, to parliamentary representatives participating in the elections. However, ZANU PF had previously warned that those who lost would be required to surrender the vehicles.
In a circular dated September 29, 2023, addressed to all provincial chairpersons, ZANU PF Secretary General <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Obert_Mpofu/">Obert Mpofu</a> emphasised that all defeated candidates must return the cars by Wednesday without exception. He wrote:
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This serves as a directive to all the Zanu PF parliamentary candidates that participated and did not succeed in the just-ended harmonised elections to surrender the party vehicles that were allocated to them to the Zanu PF party headquarters by Wednesday 4 October 2023 without fail.
This is pursuant to the circular that was issued before, followed by a decision made by the party leadership at the Politburo meeting held on 28 September 2023.
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ZANU PF has instructed provincial chairpersons to ensure the successful implementation of the directive. This directive will affect dozens of losing candidates. In previous elections, unsuccessful candidates were allowed to use party-issued vehicles for constituency work. It is unclear where the vehicles will be deployed, but some may be allocated to elected party officials and others may be used as pool cars at different levels. President <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Emmerson_Mnangagwa/">Emmerson Mnangagwa</a>‘s party spent millions of dollars purchasing these campaign vehicles in his bid for re-election.
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ZANU PF Orders Candidates Who Lost Elections To Return Campaign Vehicles

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, who is the Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security Cooperation, was on Wednesday, 27 September, set to convene and chair a Virtual Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit (EO-OTS) in Lusaka, Zambia.
Zimbabwe’s disputed 23 August Harmonised Elections were on the Summit’s agenda, as well as the security situation in eastern DRC.
According to a press statement released by Zambia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Tanzanian President and Incoming Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, Samia Suluhu Hassan, Namibian President and Outgoing Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, Hage Gottfried Geingob, and the DRC President and Outgoing Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, were expected to attend the Summit. Read the statement in part:
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… the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) report on the harmonised elections in the Republic of Zimbabwe as well as other impending elections in the SADC region will also be discussed at the Summit.
The values and principles that underpin the promotion of democracy and good governance are also the foundation of Zambia’s foreign policy.
The Summit will be preceded by a Virtual Extraordinary Council of Ministers Meeting, which is scheduled to take place on 27th September, 2023.
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Zambia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the summit will discuss the security situation in eastern DRC, get updates on pledged critical capabilities for the SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC) and progress made towards deployment in the eastern DRC. It said:
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The deployment of a Brigade-size Force in support of the DRC for an initial period of 12 months, beginning on September 30, 2023, was approved at the Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit Plus SADC Troika and Force Intervention Brigade Troop Contributing Countries (FIB TCCs) and the DRC on May 11, 2023, in Windhoek, Namibia.
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Hichilema Convenes Extraordinary Troika Summit, SADC Report On Zimbabwe Elections To Be Discussed

The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC), which is a coalition of local civil society organisations, has written to Angolan president João Lourenço, who is the current Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) chairperson, seeking the regional body’s intervention “return” Zimbabwe “to majority rule”.
In a letter seen by <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200017188/csos-turn-to-sadc-over-zim-polls">NewsDay</a>, dated 18 September 2023, CiZC chairperson Peter Mutasa appealed to Lourenço that SADC considers the election observer mission reports issued by various bodies critical of how the 2023 Zimbabwe Harmonised Elections were conducted. The letter read in part:
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Sadly, as expressed by the various election observer mission reports including the SADC Elections Observer Mission (SEOM), the Zimbabwe Election Support Network and the African Union-COMESA Joint EOM (AU), the elections in Zimbabwe were not free, fair or credible.
In light of that, Your Excellency, we humbly request that your office diplomatically engage Harare to assist this country in returning to majority rule.
The current electoral coup is not good for Zimbabwe, the SADC and the African Union.
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Most of the election observer missions, including SEOM, reported that the elections did not meet regional and international standards for the holding of free, fair and credible polls.
Mutasa described President Emmerson Mnangagwa and ZANU PF’s win as an “electoral coup”. He wrote:
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The SADC that you lead faces the task of pre-empting and hence stopping the scourge of military coups, by averting and stopping “electoral coups” in southern Africa.
Zimbabwe must be assisted by the region to cure the bane of contested elections and governmental legitimacy which is stalling her economic recovery and sustainable growth.
As a way ahead, Mr. President, we kindly ask your esteemed office to cause a SADC extraordinary summit to meet and receive reports from all parties including our present government and us, civil society.
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Zimbabwe’s main opposition party, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) rejected the election outcome and has been engaging SADC leaders to intervene and call for a fresh election.
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Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition Approaches SADC Chairman Over Disputed August Elections

ZANU PF polling agents in <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Gutu/">Gutu</a> have allegedly received their allowances from the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Central_Intelligence_Organisation_(CIO)">Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO)</a> offices at Mpandawana. This suggests a close connection between the ruling party and State entities in the 2023 election project. 
Analysts interviewed by The Mirror stated that this incident is not surprising as there seems to be a strong association between State entities and ZANU PF, blurring the lines between the party and the State.
Mirror reporters visited the CIO offices near Gutu Police Station after receiving public reports. They found numerous polling agents and some Forever Associates Zimbabwe (FAZ) members from four Gutu constituencies gathered there namely Gutu Central, South, East, and West.
When contacted for comment, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Isaac_Moyo/">Isaac Moyo</a>, the CIO Director General, denied knowledge of the situation, stating, “I have no knowledge of it,” before ending the call. One of the agents confirmed to The Mirror:
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We received our allowances from these offices a few days after the elections. Today, we were called on short notice and told to sign papers to confirm the receipts because there are allegations that some of us were shortchanged and did not receive the money.
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The agents were disappointed as they were called to the CIO offices but not given money for transportation or food.
Opposition parties, particularly the CCC, have raised concerns about the CIO’s influence on the elections through a group called FAZ. It is alleged that FAZ controlled the Zimbabwe Electoral Authority (ZEC) and manipulated the elections in Gutu District. Presiding officers, including Teachers4ED members, were accused of manipulating results and harassing CCC representatives. The international community declined to endorse the elections due to the perceived closeness between the State and ZANU PF, suggesting that the ruling party had significant control. The involvement of the CIO in financial transactions on behalf of a political party was deemed inappropriate by Wilfred Mandinde of the Zimbabwe NGO Forum. Mandinde declared:
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We have seen arms of the State acting like paramilitaries of Zanu-PF. This has to stop.
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According to reports, ZANU PF’s chief agents received US$200 in allowances, while roving agents received US$160, and ordinary agents received US$120. ZANU PF had previously claimed to have millions of dollars for the elections.
In Gutu District, there were reports of widespread harassment by FAZ operatives, resulting in numerous opposition supporters being imprisoned and required to pay substantial fines for minor altercations. Ephraim Murudu, a CCC candidate in Gutu West and a war veteran, was allegedly fined US$300, which had to be paid immediately, following an incident involving a FAZ member.
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ZANU PF Polling Agents Allegedly Received Allowances From CIO Offices

The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has called upon the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to take decisive action in resolving the ongoing crisis in Zimbabwe. The CiZC expressed concern over the disputed results of the 23-24 August 2023 harmonised elections and emphasised the negative impact it has had on the region.
During an online discussion titled “Zimbabwe’s Post-Election Legitimacy and Way Forward,” the CiZC concluded that it is crucial for SADC to play an active role in holding the Zimbabwean government and its institutions accountable. They stressed the importance of a dialogue process facilitated by SADC that includes all stakeholders, including civil society and the church, to address the issue of disputed elections.
The CiZC urged SADC to push for transparency and credibility in elections within the region, based on the report from the SADC electoral observer mission. CiZC said:
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There is widespread concurrence that it is in the best interest of Sadc to act boldly in finding a lasting solution to the Zimbabwean crisis which continues to have ramifications across the region.
Sadc-facilitated all stakeholders’ dialogue process is imperative to help cure the scourge of disputed elections in Zimbabwe. The dialogue process must in no way be a political pact and in this regard, the role of civil society and other stakeholders that include the church, is critical.
Based on the Zimbabwean crisis post the 2023 elections, Sadc needs to stamp authority and push for transparency and credibility on elections within the region.
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The opposition Citizens Coalitions for Change has been actively advocating for fresh elections and has sought support from both the region and the African Union in their efforts. The CCC led by Nelson Chamisa wants the elections supervised by an impartial body like SADC, the African Union or the United Nations instead of the perceived biased Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC).
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CiZC Urges SADC To Act Decisively In Resolving The Ongoing Crisis In Zimbabwe

President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday claimed that Zimbabwe’s Harmonised Elections held on 23 August 2023 were free and fair.
Addressing the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) in New York, United States, Mnangagwa also claimed that his government upholds the rule of law. He said:
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Zimbabwe continues to entrench democracy, constitutionalism, good governance and the rule of law, following the recently held 2023 Harmonised General Elections.
I am pleased to highlight that our country enjoyed peace, before, during and after our free, fair, transparent and credible elections.
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However, international election observers, including the SADC Election Observer Mission (SEOM), said the polls did not meet regional and international standards on democratic elections.
Mnangagwa also demanded the unconditional lifting of sanctions imposed on the country by Western powers.
The President described the sanctions as illegal and unilateral, adding that Zimbabwe has made economic progress in spite of the sanctions. He said:
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Zimbabwe has been under illegal, unilateral economic sanctions for 23 years, imposed by some Western countries.
These sanctions were designed to subjugate the sovereign will of the Zimbabwean people. We, therefore, demand that the unjustified unilateral sanctions be unconditionally lifted, including those imposed on countries like Cuba.
We remain grateful for the support and solidarity of progressive countries in the comity of nations. In spite of these debilitating sanctions, the people of Zimbabwe have become masters of their own destiny.
This is anchored on a philosophy that as a people, we have the duty and responsibility of developing our country, using our own domestic resources.
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2023 Elections Were Free, Fair, Transparent And Credible, Mnangagwa Tells World Leaders

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The European Union (EU) has formally communicated its intention to suspend its US$5 million financial support for the Zimbabwean Electoral Commission (ZEC). In a statement seen by Pindula News, the Union cited concerns raised by several international Electoral Observation Missions (EOMs) regarding the independence and transparency of ZEC during the 2023 harmonised elections. Read the statement:
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<h3>The European Union (EU) has formally communicated its intention to suspend its 5 million USD financial support for the Zimbabwean Electoral Commission (ZEC) to both the Ministry of Finance and Investment Promotion and ZEC. The project supporting ZEC, which is managed by UNDP and scheduled to run until December 2024, is currently under scrutiny due to concerns raised by several international Electoral Observation Missions (EOMs) regarding the independence and transparency of ZEC during the 2023 harmonised elections.</h3>
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<div class="copyright-container">The recent preliminary statements from multiple EOMs, including the EU EOM, have raised concerns about ZEC’s management of the electoral process, particularly regarding its independence and transparency. The EU contributes together with other donors to a UNDP-managed project aiming at enhancing ZEC’s institutional and technical capabilities to fulfil its constitutional mandate. In response to these concerns and in adherence to responsible management of EU development cooperation funds, the EU has initiated a procedure to suspend its contribution to this project.</div>
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The EU firmly underscores the critical importance of electoral management bodies serving as independent and transparent institutions in fulfilling their mandates to deliver credible and inclusive electoral processes that enjoy the trust of citizens. The EU remains open to the possibility of resuming its contribution to support efforts aiming at strengthening the electoral processes and bring such processes closer to the regional and international standards that Zimbabwe has signed.
The European Union will continue closely monitoring developments in Zimbabwe and reaffirms its commitment to collaborate with the government, independent commissions, civil society, and other stakeholders in promoting democracy, human rights and rule of law.
Background information –The ZIM-ECO2 project:
The primary goal of the ZIM ECO 2 project is to enhance ZEC’s capacity to conduct the electoral process, with the aim of contributing to the improvement of the entire electoral cycle, not limited to elections alone. This project is managed by UNDP and receives support from various donors, including the EU. Following the signing of the Financing Agreement with the Ministry of Finance in November 2022, the EU officially entered into the ZIM-ECO2 project with UNDP in December 2022, providing a total contribution of 4.7 million USD, of which approximately 1 million Euros have been spent.
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ZEC declared that in the presidential race, the ruling party ZANU PF emerged victorious, with their candidate Emmerson Mnangagwa winning the majority and becoming the president. However, the opposition party Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), led by Nelson Chamisa, refused to accept the election results and called for new elections. Mnangagwa was sworn in on September 4, 2023 as the president.
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EU Has Suspended Its US$5 Million Financial Support For ZEC

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Nelson_Chamisa/">Nelson Chamisa</a>, leader of the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Citizens%27_Coalition_for_Change/">Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)</a>, has defended his long-standing use of the hashtag #Godisinit in his campaign for the presidency. Chamisa expressed his belief that God will visit Zimbabwe and display His power and strength.
In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the former ICT Minister urged fellow citizens to trust in the faith he holds dear. Chamisa stated that God has never let him down and will show Himself mightily in Zimbabwe. He said:
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Fellow Citizens; Trust this #Godisinit I believe in. Let them not mock you. He has never let me down before. He will surely visit Zimbabwe He will show Himself mighty and strong. You will love it. He is always on time. Ignore these manly and sham sideshows. Don’t say I didn’t tell you! Be happy Zimbabwe! Isaiah 33:22 #OnePeople
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Nelson Chamisa’s remarks came in response to criticism, including from Zimbabwean preacher Apostle <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Talent_Chiwenga/">Talent Chiwenga</a>, who accused him of using God’s name in vain and failing to balance faith and action.
Chiwenga argued that if God truly supported Chamisa, he would not have lost the 2018 and 2023 presidential elections to President <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Emmerson_Mnangagwa/">Emmerson Mnangagwa</a>. Chamisa alleges that the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Electoral_Commission/">Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC)</a> colluded with the ruling ZANU PF party to manipulate the election results in favour of Mnangagwa.
Chiwenga, a strong critic of the ZANU PF government, particularly his relative Vice President <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Constantino_Chiwenga/">Constantino Chiwenga</a>, made predictions before the 2018 elections suggesting that the political landscape would remain unchanged. He stated that there would be an unpopular leader before a youthful one took office following the departure of Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s founding leader. 
Many people interpreted the “prophecies” to mean that Chamisa would become president after Mnangagwa’s first term. However, Chiwenga argues that Chamisa’s claims of winning the 2018 and 2023 elections go against God’s prophecy, which stated that there would be no change in Zimbabwe’s governance system, at least for the time being. Religion plays a significant role in Zimbabwean politics with various interpretations and beliefs influencing public discourse and perceptions of political leaders.
Chamisa, who declined to accept the 2023 presidential election results, has reached out to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to request their intervention in advocating for new elections in Zimbabwe. He proposes that the elections be overseen by impartial organizations such as SADC, the African Union (AU), and the United Nations (UN), rather than the perceived biased Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). However, some believe that it may be too late for such action, considering that Members of Parliament, including CCC MPs, were recently sworn in. Mnangagwa, the incumbent president, had already taken his oath of office on September 4, 2023.
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Chamisa Defends The #Godisinit After Criticism From Apostle Chiwenga

Several civic society organizations and representatives of political parties in the United Kingdom (UK) have petitioned Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, to sponsor a new, free and fair election in Zimbabwe. They are alleging electoral manipulation during Zimbabwe’s August 23 and 24 elections. They based their petition on reports from multiple election observer missions that deemed the polls as falling short of local and international standards for democratic elections. The petition adds to the mounting pressure on President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government, with the main opposition party Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) calling for fresh elections.
The organizations that signed the petition include MyRight2Vote, Zimbabwe Human Rights Organisation, Restoration of Human Rights to Zimbabwe, CCC’s UK chapter, and ZAPU UK chapter. They expressed concerns about what they perceive as nepotism in Mnangagwa’s government, citing the appointment of close relatives as Cabinet ministers as evidence of an illegitimate regime. Read the petition:
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The shambolic, corrupt and heavily biased election ‘process’ from delimitation/registration manipulations, the disorganised 23-24th August election, the alteration of V11s and the post-election violence against CCC members meant that  Zimbabwe had no credible election.
The rushed announcement by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission to proclaim Mnangagwa as the presidential reeks of ill-advised panic by Mnangagwa. The ambivalence of the military and their declarations [of allegiance] to the President as opposed to the Constitution all smack of corruption at the faux ‘inauguration’.
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The petitioners accused the ruling party ZANU PF of destabilizing the SADC region with looted funds, corruption, and violence. They also alleged ZANU PF’s involvement in a coup attempt in Zambia. ZANU PF denied the claims. The petitioners highlighted arbitrary arrests of CCC members, voter manipulation, and denial of the diaspora vote as further evidence that the elections lacked fairness, credibility, and freedom. Read the petition:
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We, therefore, plead with the UK/FCDO to join Sadc/AU/US/EU/Commonwealth, Carter Center and others, to sponsor a new, independently administered free and fair election in Zimbabwe to accurately reflect the will of the voting electorate.
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The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) reported a significant rise in human rights violations, with 301 recorded in July 2023 compared to 206 in June 2023. The ZPP also documented attacks and intimidation targeting CCC activists and aspiring candidates during the pre-electoral period. The petition called for an extraordinary summit on Zimbabwe and emphasised the people’s unified demand for a fresh, free, fair, and credible election, highlighting their commitment to democracy, constitutionality, and constitutionalism.
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UK-based Zimbabweans Have Petitioned PM Rishi Sunak To Sponsor Fresh Elections In Zimbabwe

The losing candidates from ZANU PF in Zvimba East and Seke constituencies have approached the courts to overturn the final results announced by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) in last month’s elections. Francis Mukwangwariwa, the ZANU PF candidate for Zvimba East, lost to Oliver Mutasa of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) by 189 votes. In the Seke constituency, ZANU PF candidate Munyaradzi Tobias Kashambe was defeated by William Madzimbamuto of CCC by 755 votes.
The ZANU PF candidates have filed a petition in court against the winners and ZEC, seeking to overturn the declaration and requesting that the respondents cover the legal costs. Mukwangwariwa’s petition alleges electoral irregularities that occurred on August 23, the day of the voting. Mukwangwariwa wrote in his affidavit:
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On the day of voting and at Stapleford Siding polling station there were various electoral irregularities that occurred more particularly in that: The Zec officials who were at the said polling station were giving voters aligned to Mutasa more ballot papers than what is required. Some of the voters aligned to Mutasa were being given five ballot papers instead of three ballot papers. The extra two ballot papers were for the National Assembly elections ballots.
My election polling agents noticed the anomaly and complained to the Zec official and the later did not address the issue in a meaningful way. My polling agents witnessed and confirmed one voter namely Oliver ID 63-163346-W-63, who had been given five ballot papers with extra two parliamentary ballots all of which had been voted in favour of Mutasa.
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Mukwangwariwa claimed that despite alerting the police, ZEC ignored irregularities at the polling station. He argued that the declaration of poll results lacked information on rejected votes, contradicting his observations of people voting with extra ballot papers. His polling agent refused to sign the V23B form due to inconsistencies. Mukwangwariwa criticized the lack of proper verification and reconciliation before declaring the final results. The respondents’ response is pending.
In the Seke constituency, Kashambe, the losing ZANU PF candidate, is requesting a vote recount due to alleged mathematical errors in tallying the total votes, resulting in an inflated count for Madzimbamuto. Kashambe also claims corruption, stating that elderly voters were denied assistance despite difficulties finding their names on the voter list. Kaseke alleges:
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<h3>ELECTION PETITION IN TERMS OF SECTION 167 OF THE ELECTORAL ACT, As Read with the Electoral Rules and Regulations.</h3>
TAKE NOTICE THAT the Petitioner Intends to make, and hereby presents, an Election Petition to the Electoral Court, sitting at Harare, challenging the result of the Rational Assembly Election for the MASHONALAND EAST PROVIIICE, SEKE, held as part of the 2023 General Elections. This Petition is presented in terms of Section 167 of the Electoral Act (Chapter 2:13] and Electoral (Applications, Appeals and Petitions,1995) for an Order setting, aside the declaration by the Constituency Elections Officer of TAPFUMAIIEI WILLARD MADZIMBAMUTO as the duly elected Member of the National Assembly for MASHOHALAI ID EAST PROVINCE SEKE Constituency in the General Elections held on the 23’a of August 2023 and that An order for re-election and/or alternatively an order for a vote recount be granted.
The grounds for this petition are:-
a. Irregularities in that there were mathematical errors in adding the total number of votes received thereby inflating the number of votes received for the Respondent.
b. Corrupt practices in that there were old-aged voters who were turned away for failure to locate their names despite the fact that no assistance was given to them. Again, during the counting times, polling agents representing the applicant’s political party at some points were chased away from the polling room while respondent’s agents remained.
The accompanying Affidavit/s and documents, together with evidence to be adduced at the trial hereof, will be used in support of this Petition.
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Political analysts suggest that ZANU PF’s actions aim to secure a two-thirds majority, a goal they narrowly missed by four MPs. Winning the Gutu West by-election, postponed due to the death of <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Christopher_Mutonhori_Rwodzi/">Christopher Mutonhori Rwodzi</a>, could help close the gap. Rwodzi, a former Zimbabwe National Army officer and politician, ran as an independent candidate after ZANU PF denied his participation. He was a Zimbabwean politician and retired Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officer and was married to the Minister of <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ministry_of_Environment,_Tourism,_Climate_Change_and_Hospitality_Industry" title="Ministry of Environment, Tourism, Climate Change and Hospitality Industry">Tourism And Hospitality Industry</a>, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Barbara_Rwodzi/">Barbara Rwodzi.</a> Securing a two-thirds majority is significant as it enables ZANU PF to amend the constitution without resistance from the CCC.
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ZANU PF Approaches Courts To Overturn CCC Wins In Some Constituencies

The Progressive Zimbabweans in South Africa (PZSA) group is threatening to close the Beitbridge Border Post in an effort to pressure Zimbabwean authorities into calling for new elections. This push comes after Presidential <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Emmerson_Mnangagwa/">Emmerson Mnangagwa</a> was declared the winner of the presidential election held on August 23-24, 2023, by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). The victory was criticized by the SADC Election Observer Mission (SEOM), led by Dr. Nevers Sikwili Mumba, who deemed the election as not being free, fair, and credible. The SEOM cited concerns such as delayed voting, ballot paper mix-up, and voter intimidation.
<h3>Call for Fresh Elections and Why It Matters:</h3>
The PZSA group has stated that it will announce the date for a shutdown. The group is advocating for new elections that are free, fair, and credible in Zimbabwe. In a flier seen by Pindula News, the group added:
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Fix Zimbabwe, Stop immigration crisis in South Africa.
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A significant number of Zimbabweans reside in South Africa, either as workers or students. This has caused immigration concerns, as some South Africans believe that Zimbabweans are taking away job opportunities. Authorities have also expressed concerns about the strain on the economy, particularly in the healthcare sector. Last week, a large number of Zimbabwean nationals residing in South Africa participated in street protests on Friday, September 8. They were expressing their dissatisfaction with the election results of August 23, which they claimed were manipulated in favor of the ZANU PF party.
The Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) led by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Nelson_Chamisa/">Nelson Chamisa</a>, rejected the presidential results and called for fresh elections supervised by an independent body like SADC, the African Union or the United Nations instead of the perceived biased ZEC. 
<h3>Waning chances of fresh elections:</h3>
Following his inauguration on September 4, 2023, President Mnangagwa has announced his new cabinet. Congratulations from regional and global leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres, have reduced the likelihood of a fresh poll. Academic Ibbo Mandaza believes that regional and international bodies “will do absolutely nothing unless Zimbabweans themselves take the initiative to use this occasion to pressure the regional body to carry out its responsibilities under the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security“
Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono shares a similar view, stating that Mandaza’s observation accurately captures the current post-election situation in Zimbabwe. He added:
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Anyone who tells you that SADC, AU or UN will do something for Zimbabwe to resolve the election situation is lying to you. It is only Zimbabweans who can fix their problems.
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The CCC is adamant help is coming. Nelson Chamisa stated that his party <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/09/17/watch-chamisa-says-ccc-wont-wait-for-five-years-to-provide-leadership/">will not wait for five years</a> to provide leadership in Zimbabwe. He criticised President <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Emmerson_Mnangagwa/">Emmerson Mnangagwa</a>, accusing him of undermining the democratic process through various coups on the ballot since 2008. He said:
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We will not wait for five years there has to be change now and we are going to lead in making sure that change comes to Zimbabwe. We are putting a full stop to this mess. Whatever it takes, we must provide leadership. 
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<h3>Some modicum of hope for Fresh elections?</h3>
It remains to be seen if there will be fresh polls. In 2008, Robert Mugabe was sworn in as the President of Zimbabwe after the presidential elections. However, the international community, including some countries and organisations, expressed concerns about the electoral process and alleged irregularities. There were reports of violence, intimidation, and manipulation of results during the elections. As a result, many countries and international bodies did not recognise Mugabe’s re-election and raised doubts about the legitimacy of his presidency. The situation led to diplomatic tensions and further strained Zimbabwe’s relations with the international community.
The reaction from the international comunity forced the ruling party to engage in negotiations that led to a power-sharing agreement between Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai. The agreement established the Governmrnt of National Unity (GNU) which was operational between 2009 and 2013.
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Patrick Cheza, the losing Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) candidate for the Chirumhanzu parliamentary constituency, has been granted bail by Masvingo High Court judge Garainesu Mawadze.
Cheza, along with four other party members, was arrested for <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/08/28/former-deputy-minister-barbara-rwodzi-assaulted/">allegedly assaulting</a> his ZANU PF rival, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Barbara_Rwodzi/">Barbra Rwodzi</a>, who eventually won the seat. After spending over two weeks in prison, all the suspects were released.
Cheza is charged with inciting public violence, while Elias Maduveko, Magmaster Chidyawuye, Delight Zinyemba and Courage Mugova are all facing public violence charges.
<h3>Some Context:</h3>
The assault allegations arose after a road traffic accident on August 24 involving Cheza and Rwodzi’s vehicles, leading to a confrontation. After a road accident, the rivals encountered each other at the scene, leading to a misunderstanding. According to the state, Cheza instigated his supporters to assault Rwodzi.
In court, it was stated that Chidyawuye intentionally tripped the government minister and attempted to stab her in the face with a knife. Prosecutors claim that while she was on the ground, other CCC supporters joined in, indiscriminately kicking her multiple times.
CCC asserts that its supporters face state persecution due to their opposition affiliation. Following the August 23-24, 2023 elections, several party members, including Members of Parliament (MPs), were arrested on different charges. Some are on the run, while others have been released. Some analysts argue that ZANU PF, falling short of a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly by four MPs, aims to remove CCC members to secure the majority. The ruling party denies these claims, asserting that the police are simply performing their duties.
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CCC's Losing Candidate For Chirumhanzu Constituency Granted Bail

Namibia’s Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Jenelly Matundu, has come to the defence of President Hage Geingob for congratulating Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on his election victory. Matundu made this statement during a parliamentary session in response to questions from Maximalliant Katjimune, a parliamentarian from the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM).
Mnangagwa was declared the winner of the Zimbabwean presidential elections held on 23 – 24 August 2023 by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, securing 52.6% of the votes. However, the SADC Observer Mission deemed the elections inconsistent with the Constitution of Zimbabwe, the Electoral Act, and the SADC principles and guidelines for democratic elections.
In her response to Katjimune’s inquiry about why Geingob congratulated Mnangagwa despite the SADC Observer Mission’s findings, Matundu explained that diplomatic standards and practices dictate that Geingob should extend congratulations to his counterpart following election results. Matundu said:
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It is essential to clarify that the official opposition, the Citizen’s Coalition for Change (CCC), did not lodge any case with the Electoral Court. In any democratic system, legal avenues are available to address election-related grievances. 
It is the responsibility of the concerned parties to pursue these avenues should they have concerns about the electoral process.
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According to Matundu, in the absence of any court challenge, President Mnangagwa was inaugurated on 4 September, which she said is in accordance with the relevant constitutional provisions. Matundu said:
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It is worth noting that Electoral Observation Missions are not aimed at affirming or nullifying election results, but are geared at enhancing accountability, transparency and participation as core tenets of democratic processes in the region.
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Matundu assured Namibia’s commitment to transparency and individual rights, including voting.
She also emphasised the positive relations between Namibia and Zimbabwe, praising Zimbabwe’s dedication to democracy. Matundu stressed the importance of dialogue and cooperation to strengthen democratic institutions, urging both countries to address any shortcomings.
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Namibia's Deputy Minister Defends President Geingob For Congratulating Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa

Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change’s (CCC) Member of Parliament for Sunningdale Constituency, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Maureen_Kademaunga/">Maureen Kademaunga</a>, and Councilor for Ward 10, Clayd Mashozhera (49), along with Daudi Jessub (40), have been arrested.
In a statement seen by Pindula News, police national spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said they were arrested for attempted murder and malicious damage to property. The incident in question allegedly occurred on August 23, 2023, when three complainants were attacked near Metro-Peech in Harare.
A Toyota Spacio Vehicle was set on fire during the incident. The suspects allegedly used vehicles, including one belonging to Maureen Kademaunga, to block and assault the complainants. Read the police statement:
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<h3>ARREST OF SUNNINGDALE CONSTITUENCY MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT MAUREEN KADEMAUNGA AND CLAYD MASHOZHERA</h3>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms that Sunningdale Constituency Member of Parliament, Maureen Kademaunga (38), Councilor Ward 10 Clayd Mashozhera (49) and Daudi Jessub (40) have been arrested in connection with Attempted Murder and Malicious Damage to Property allegations. The suspects are implicated in the attack on three complainants which occurred at the corner of Boshoff Drive and Seke Road near Metro-Peech, Harare on 23rd August 2023. A Toyota Spacio Vehicle Registration number ADH 1690 was burnt to ashes during the attack. The suspects were allegedly using a Toyota Mark X vehicle which belongs to Maureen Kademaunga, a Silver Honda Fit and another vehicle which is yet to be identified, when they blocked the complainants and attacked them.
The suspects will appear in court in due course.
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The day in question is the date when Zimbabwe conducted its harmonised elections in which Kademaunga was elected as a Member of Parliament.
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CCC MP Maureen Kademaunga, Councillor Mashozhera Arrested

Scores of Zimbabwean nationals in South Africa on Friday, 8 September took to the streets to protest against the 23 August election results which they allege were rigged in favour of ZANU PF.
The protestors were expected to gather from 10 AM at Union Building Triangle Stanza Bopape Street Acadia Pretoria moving to Zimbabwe Embassy at Hatfield, Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) spokesperson Isaac Mahamba was cited as saying by <a href="https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/zimbabweans-march-against-results-elections-emmerson-mnangagwa-8-september-2023/">The South African</a>.
The march was set to commence at Union Building Triangle straight onto Francis Baard Street turn right on Eastwood Street and left onto Marten Avenue.
Mahamba said the participants were expected to disperse from the march at a PM and Tshwane Metro Police officers were to be deployed to monitor the march and all affected streets.
Posting on social media site X about the march, Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin’ono said:
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A group of Zimbabweans living in South Africa is protesting today in Pretoria against the ANC’s endorsement of the shambolic Zimbabwean elections.
South Africa’s ruling party went beyond endorsing the sham election calling Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa a Western puppet.
They are holding placards reminding the ANC Government that the rigged elections in Zimbabwe are the main driver of illegal immigration in South Africa.
ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula insulted Zimbabweans saying that they had taken their whole country to South Africa, yet he also openly twerks for ZANUPF on social media endorsing the sham election which drives people to South Africa due to economic mismanagement and corrupt rule.
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Zimbabwe held Harmonised Elections on 23 and 24 August and ZANU PF’s Emmerson Mnangagwa was elected President for his second and final term but some opposition supporters, including CCC leader Nelson Chamisa, rejected the results.
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Zimbabweans In South Africa Demonstrate Against 2023 Election Results

The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has reiterated its call for “honest and inclusive dialogue” after the disputed 2023 Harmonised Elections.
ZCC represents mainline churches such as the Roman Catholic Church, Methodist Church, Presbyterian Church of Africa, Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Salvation Army.
In a statement released on 06 September 2023, ZCC commended Zimbabweans for voting peacefully and the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) for maintaining peace and order across the country during the polling days.
However, ZCC said it noted “significant flaws” which include delays in the opening of polling stations, shortages of voting materials, coercion, missing names in the voter’s roll, electoral disinformation, and intimidation of voters especially in rural areas. 
Read the full statement by the Zimbabwe Council of Churches below:
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The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) would like to commend the people of Zimbabwe for conducting themselves in a peaceful manner during the just-ended Harmonised Elections that were held on 23 and 24 August 2023.
The Church would want to applaud all the political parties for respecting the Peace pledges that they signed pledging to promote and maintain peace before during and after the Harmonised elections.
This election process was subsequently followed by the inauguration of the President, His Excellency Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa as the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe on 04 September 2023 after being declared the winner by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission.
This will be followed by the swearing-in of the Members of Parliament and Ward Councillors. The Church however notes with concern the disputes over results and the expression of dissatisfaction by the opposition and frustration among some of the people of Zimbabwe.
The Church expresses its disappointment in that though the elections were soaked in prayer resulting in peace, tolerance, and restraint, they fell significantly short of the elections we wanted and prayed for, as they have once again produced a contested electoral Presidential result.
The Church notes with concern that the results of this election process show that our country is deeply divided.
The deepening polarization between urban and rural voters, younger and older voters, as well as richer and poorer voters, requires urgent redress through a holistic process of nation-building and envisioning.
The ZCC election observation missions noted that the August 2023 elections were characterised by significant flaws, chief among them being the delays in the opening of polling stations and the shortages of voting materials which resulted in some polling stations suspending voting as they waited for additional supplies.
Voters also faced challenges due to coercion, missing names in the voter’s roll, electoral disinformation, and intimidation of voters especially in rural areas.
We also express great concern over the role that Forever Associates of Zimbabwe (FAZ), a non-governmental organisation affiliated with the ruling party, played in the whole electoral process.
The exit poll survey that was allegedly led by the organisation resulted in widespread intimidation of voters since it involved the taking down of voters’ personal details.
The administrative challenges of the elections manifested, starting with the delimitation and nomination court processes.
Subsequently, the results have further polarised the country and sowed deep divisions that need all critical stakeholders to come together and find a path to the desired future.
As the Church, we commend the President, His Excellency E.D Mnangagwa, for extending the polling day to the 24th of August 2023 after recognising the challenges that manifested on the 23rd of August 2023.
We further appreciate the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) for maintaining peace and order across the country during the polling days, including their efforts to remove the exit survey desks that were set up largely in rural polling areas as a means to coerce the electorate.
We commend the Christians and all people of Zimbabwe for the prayers that contributed to the peaceful pre-election environment, and the resultant peace and restraint in the aftermath of elections.
The peace and tolerance that was demonstrated by all Zimbabweans during this election is something we seek to guard jealously as we continue to pray and make efforts to maintain peace.
In this post-election period and given the glaring challenges we faced with the election as well as the subsequent disputes, the Church calls upon political parties, their leaders, Chapter 12 Commissions, Traditional Leaders and the people of Zimbabwe to remain hopeful and calm and work towards building unity as the nation navigates the way forward.
The Church reiterates the call for the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to be fully transparent and release the results that are verifiable and auditable.
This is not only important because it’s mandated by the Law, but it enhances people’s trust and confidence in elected leaders and is essential in building unity, love, and peace as we all seek to work together for the betterment of our country.
As the Church, being cognizant of the deep divisions and polarity the elections have created, and the desire of Zimbabweans for peace, their love for each other and the need for unity, the Zimbabwe Council of Churches reiterates its call for honest and inclusive dialogue and engagement towards establishing a firm foundation for the transformation of our country.
The Church will continue to prayerfully engage all stakeholders including Civil Society, Independent Commissions, Security Sector and political players seeking to build a better Zimbabwe through dialogue, engagement and national reimagination.
We call upon the people of Zimbabwe to unite and pray for our political leaders and all key stakeholders to seek God’s wisdom as we collectively work towards finding a lasting solution to the challenges we are faced with.
By promoting peace, cohesion, harmony, and tolerance, we sow the seeds for a Zimbabwe that is peaceful, united, prosperous, and harmonious (Psalms 122:7-8).
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Churches Call For "Honest And Inclusive Dialogue" After "Flawed" Polls

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed that the security situation in the country following the period of 23-24 August 2023 remains peaceful. In a statement reported by Pindula News, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the police spokesperson, encouraged the public to report any criminal individuals aiming to disrupt the peace in the nation. He said:
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POLICE UPDATE ON THE SECURITY SITUATION IN THE COUNTRY
The Zimbabwe Republic Police informs the public that the general security situation in the country is peaceful and conducive for the various economic and social activities to flow.
The Police continues to urge the public to ignore social media messages trying to incite or invite the public to engage in unlawful political activities or gatherings.
The Police is investigating some of the social media postings and will certainly ensure that the law is applied without fear or favour on anyone who agitate or advocate for unlawful activities in the country.
The public should feel free to report at any nearest Police Station criminal elements who intend to disturb the peaceful environment obtaining in the country.
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Considering past elections, there were concerns about potential violence during and after the elections. However, the current update assures that the situation has been calm and stable. This statement is issued in relation to recent reports of intimidation directed towards members of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), led by Nelson Chamisa. The CCC has raised concerns about the alleged abduction, drugging, and torture of its councillor, Womberaishe Nhende, and Sanelo Mukhuhlani by individuals suspected to be state agents. However, the authorities have denied these allegations.
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