Month: August 2023

By Albert Mpofu Bulawayo, Zimbabwe – The Supreme Court of Zimbabwe has made history by ruling in favor of the 12 Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) MPs, reinstating their presence on the ballot for the upcoming August 23rd, 2023 elections. The decision has been received with jubilation and hope, signaling a significant stride towards an inclusive and representative political landscape in the country. The twelve candidates are Surrender Kapoikilu (Bulawayo Central), Minenhle Ntandoyenkosi Gumede (Bulawayo North), Nicola Watson (Bulawayo South), Raphael Sibanda (Cowdray Park), Discent Collins Bajila (Emakhandeni/Luveve) and Tshuma Dingilizwe (Entumbane/Njube), Prince Dube (Entumbane/ Njube), Dereck Gono (Lobengula/...

By Wezhira Munya Meanwhile, CCC national Youth Task Force organizer and council candidate, Mr. Womberaiishe Nhende, along with other CCC members, were beaten and injured by Zanu PF thugs. Devastating and painful, as a Citizens Coalition for Change [CCC] party member, Mr. Tinashe Chitsunge, was killed by Zanu PF members today in Glenview South ward 7. The local member of parliament, Honorable Grandmore Hakata, said, “I can confirm that CCC member Mr. Tinashe Chitsunge was killed by Zanu PF members today while doing door-to-door campaigns in Glenview South.” In addition, CCC spokesperson Advocate Fadzayi Mahere writes on her Twitter,...

By Wezhira Munya   As some CCC Chivi Central members seek refuge in a safe house after Zanu PF attacks. The Citizens Coalition for Change [CCC] members in Chivi Central were severely attacked by Zanu PF members on 31st July 2023. The Zanu PF members were armed with AK guns, logs, among other dangerous weapons, according to the victims. Chivi Central Ward 18 CCC aspiring councillor, Mr. Wilson Runopamwa, has reported the case against Zanu-PF members to the police, but the police are yet to arrest the perpetrators. [The attached video shows CCC Chivi Central aspiring member of parliament,...

By Wezhira Munya The Citizens Coalition for Change [CCC] members in Bikita West are facing serious intimidation and persecution. Today, the Bikita West Security agent identified as Tino and five Forever Associates of Zimbabwe [FAZ] members besieged CCC sitting councillor of Ward 30, Bikita West, Mr. Trust Zinyama, at his house.   The above-mentioned security agents and FAZ members besieged Councillor Mr. Zinyama’s house after they chased him while he was putting up President Nelson Chamisa and his campaign posters.   Narrating his ordeal at the hands of FAZ and security agents, Councillor Zinyama said, “FAZ members and security...

By Leonnel Mhuka   Zanu-PF’s alleged intimidation of opposition supporters in the lead-up to the 23rd August Elections is a concerning issue that undermines the democratic process. Reported threats towards CCC supporters continue to raise serious concerns about the fairness of the electoral environment.   In a recorded phone call, Tafadzwa Mugwadi appears to have insinuated that the CCC member contacted him initially, but later shifted the narrative to discuss an alleged rape case, for which the CCC supporter was ultimately acquitted. This shift in focus could be seen as an attempt to smear the opposition member’s reputation and...