adminZanu-PF retains two thirds majority
ZANU-PF yesterday retained its two thirds majority in the National Assembly after winning 144 out of the 207 constituencies whose results were announced by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC).
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UPDATED: Zanu-PF secures two thirds majority in Parliament
Harare Bureau ZANU-PF yesterday retained its two thirds majority in the National Assembly after winning 144 out of the 207 constituencies whose results were announced by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission.