adminThe Herald, November 11, 1980
A TOTAL of 58 candidates, an average of 5 candidates to a ward, have been nominated for the local government elections in Chitungwiza.
Elections in the area will be held on November 22 and 23. The Chitungwiza Urban Council, the first of its kind to be run by blacks in Zimbabwe, will comprise of 24 councillors.
There are 12 wards in the council area, for each of which two councillors will be elected. The full list of candidates is ward 1: Mrs Dorothy Marira, Mr Dominic Svondo, and Mr Dickson Musiri.
Ward 2: Mr Manasa Madondo, Mr Taurayi Matongo, Mr Muzondani Mlambo, Mr Phineas Mutswairo, Mr Solomon Ncube, Mr Reshown Rushwaya, and Mr Constantine Tazvivinga.
Ward 3: Mr Sarous Chakauya, Mr Jethro Makoni, Mr Andrick Chakanetsa, Mr Mzilikazi Chirisa, Mr Edward Mabika, Mr Lewis Marodza, Mr Emmanuel Murindagomo, and Mr Bernard Panganai.
Ward 4: Mr Philip Chinamora, Mr Raphael Mkondo, Mrs Anna Mucharinzeno, and Mr Sanders Shumba.
Ward 5: Mr Francis Chifungo, Mr Philip Muderede, Mr Peter Chitengu, and Mr William Mabiza.
Ward 6: Mr Robert Kambeu, Mr Ozais Mandimika, Mrs Winnie Chinyama, Mr Mhaka Shungupa, and Mr Timothy Khama.
Ward 7: Mr Amos Maponga, Mr Leonard Munotengwa and Mr Paul Mashavira.
Ward 8: The Rev Xavier Chitanda, Mr Mathew Muendaoga, Mr Gordian Furamera, Mr Gordon Murwira, Mr Enock Masaraure, and Mr Robson Shamuyarira.
Ward 9: Mr Rodgers Chinyanga, Mr Xavier Zvipedzeyi, and Mr George Tazvishaya.
Ward 10: Mr Patrick Chakanyuka, Mr Titus Ndoro, Mrs Irene Costa, Mr Joseph Zishiri, and Mr Clements Muzodziwa.
Ward 11: Mr Esmael Chatikobo, Mr Marange Gumbo, Mr Fred Chiororo, Mr Office Ncube, and Mr Amos Kamanga.
Ward 12: Mr Solomon Chimuka, Mr Magocha Ngwarayi, Mr Andrew Denya, Mr Misheck Mawire, and Mrs Emelda Gwalazimba.
LESSONS FOR TODAY
Chitungwiza set the pace, reflecting Zimbabwe’s new reality of an urban council made up of black councillors in keeping with majority rule.
Most of the country’s councils are run by black indigenous people although those running urban councils, including Chitungwiza, have been failing to maintain standards or provide satisfactory services due to corruption.
Women in the country, continue to play second fiddle in politics and key decision-making areas, despite that they constitute the majority in terms of population. Efforts are being made to ensure a 50-50 representation in all key decision-making areas, politics included.
Chitungwiza is a growing town, which has expanded from an initial 12 wards at the inception of its council, to 25 wards currently.
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