Thrills, spills in primaries

although voting was still in progress in areas like Mbire and Bindura, while counting was on in Harare and other parts of the country.

Zanu-PF national chairman Cde Simon Khaya Moyo yesterday said all was in order with regards to the primaries, with provincial committees expected to submit names of winning candidates today.

“They have a full day tomorrow (today) to complete everything so that their papers are in order and ZEC will assist by checking if candidates’ papers are in order since on Friday there will be no time,” he said.

Winners will file their papers at Nomination Courts sitting in the capitals of their respective provinces starting at 10am tomorrow.
President Mugabe proclaimed July 31 as the date for the harmonised elections.

Heavyweights who fell by the wayside include Politburo member Cde Sikhanyiso Ndlovu, who lost to businessman Cde Joseph Tshuma in Pelandaba-Mpopoma in Bulawayo.
Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development Minister Joseph Made was defeated in Makoni West by youth wing member Cde Kudzi Chipanga.

TABLE OF RESULTS

Former Copac co-chairperson Cde Munyaradzi Paul Mangwana lost his Chivi Central seat to trade unionist and sugar cane farmer Cde Ephraim Gwanongodza.
In the Midlands, Cde Lawrence Mavima lost to former Hwange Colliery managing director Cde Freddy Gandiwa Moyo.

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Several new faces made it in Masvingo and these include Zimpapers board chairman Dr Paul Chimedza who beat lawyer Dr Vengai Guni in Gutu South.
In Harare, provincial chairperson Cde Amos Midzi won in Epworth, while Cde Noah Mangondo will represent the party in Harare East.

Cde Tendai Savanhu won in Mbare, Cde Fortune Gumbo in Kuwadzana East, Cde Shadreck Mashayamombe in Harare South and Cde Tongesai Mudambo in Harare North.
Glen View South will be represented by Cde Steven Hurungudo, Glen View North will have Cde Martha Mhonderwa, while Harare Central will be represented by Rickson Musarurwa.

In Harare West, Cde Varaidzo Mupunga will represent the party, while Cde Ace Lumumba Matamanje will be the candidate in Hatfield.
Cde Moreen Nyemba beat Cde Gabriel Chaibva to represent the party in Sunningdale, with Cde Tongai Nheta triumphing in Kambuzuma, Cde Idah Mashonganyika in Highfield East and Cde Emmanuel Juda in Highfield West.

Glen Norah constituency would be represented by Cde Peter Maeresera, with Cde Abicia Ushewokunze in Warren Park, Cde Never Kowo in Dzivarasekwa, Cde Onisimo Gore in Southerton and Cde Jason Passadi in Mt Pleasant.

In Mabvuku-Tafara Cde Godwills Masimirembwa received 3 609 votes against Pastor Robert Gumbura’s 276.
Voting started late yesterday in constituencies in Mashonaland Central in areas like Bindura, Shamva, Chiweshe, Mukumbura, Muzarabani, Mazowe, Mbire and Guruve.
Vote counting started late in the night and results from the constituencies were expected this morning.

In Masvingo Urban, former Zanu-PF provincial chairman Cde Daniel Shumba beat Cde Joosbi Omar, while in Masvingo Central Cde Eddison Zvobgo (Jnr) fell to businessman and party provincial secretary for Administration Cde Edmund Mhere.

In the Masvingo senatorial seat, Politburo member Cde Dzikamai Mavhaire trounced the sitting senator Cde Maina Mandava, together with Central Committee member Cde Clemence Makwarimba.

In Masvingo West, Cde Ezra Chadzamira won the elections after staving off the challenge of war collaborators’ provincial boss Cde Namatirai Chivanga.
Losing candidate in the constituency Retired Major Benard Mazarire filed an appeal contesting the outcome, alleging that some people who voted were from the Midlands.

“Yes we have received an appeal from Retired Major Mazarire in Masvingo West and we will look into the issue tomorrow (today),’’ said provincial chairperson Cde Lovemore Matuke.

Cde Matuke was another new entrant in the province when he beat businessman Cde Benson Dandira in Gutu Central.
In Gutu North, Cde Ticha Madondo won.

Gutu West went to another new entrant Cde Tongai Muzenda, son to the late Vice President Simon Muzenda who was contesting against sitting legislator Cde Noel Mandebvu.
Cde Matuke said results for Bikita West where former advisor to Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor Dr Munyaradzi Kereke was contesting against his former workmate Cde Elias Musakwa had been withheld, but could not disclose the reasons.

In Bikita South, provincial secretary for Finance Cde Jappy Jaboon defeated provincial women’s league boss Cde Shylet Uyoyo and Cde Wilson Makonya.
In Bikita East, the primary elections were won by former MP Cde Kennedy Matimba, while Chivi South was won by Cde Mafios Utete who defeated incumbent Cde Ivine Dzingirai,

Cde Jonathan Gapare and Dr Sylvester Maunganidze.
In Chivi North, sitting legislator and provincial commissar Cde Tranos Huruva together with Cde Clifford Mumbengegwi lost to a newcomer Retired Major Mathias Tongofa.

Politburo member Cde Kudakwashe Bhasikiti retained his ticket to represent the party in Mwenezi East after shrugging off the challenge of Pastor Chigoyi.
In Mashonaland East’s Chikomba West, sitting MP Cde Mike Bimha retained his seat after defeating Cde Douglas Makuku by 4 986 to 1 587.

Cde Makuku conceded defeat and promised Cde Bimha that he would work hand in glove with him to ensure a resounding victory for the revolutionary party in the constituency.
“We are one family so I will work with you for the party to win,” he said to Cde Bimha just before announcement of the results when it became apparent he had lost.

Cde Felex Mhona was uncontested in Chikomba Central as well as Cde Edgar Mbwembwe in Chikomba East.
Cde Beatrice Nyamupinga won in Goromonzi West, while Cde Simon Musanhu won in Wedza North with 3 915 votes against 12 other candidates.

Cde Paddy Zhanda won Goromonzi North with 5 484 against General Charles Maredza (Rtd) who had 1 116.
Mashonaland East provincial chairperson Cde Ray Kaukonde won convincingly in Marondera Central.

In Uzumba constituency in Mashonaland East, Cde Simbaneuta Mudarikwa won with 9 413 votes against Joseph Kademiri (3149) and Wilbert Gwashavanhu (667).
Murehwa West went to Cde Ladislus Ndoro with 3 736 votes against Jonah Severa (2611 votes) and Cde Victor Chitongo(1567 votes ).

In Murehwa South, Cde Joel Biggie Matiza won with 4 807 votes against Cde Michael Chifamba (4 291).
Maramba Pfungwe was won by Cde Washington Masvaire with 4 657 votes against Cde Kenneth Mutiwekuziva (3 978), Cde Godfrey Chikono (4143), Cde Anderson Mapisa (144) Cde Clyness Kaditi (130) and Cde Admire Mapisa(34).

In Beitbridge East, incumbent Cde Kembo Mohadi got 1 566 against Cde Philemon Mbedzi 459, Cde Johanne Ndau 402 and Cde Lawrence Tshili 315.
Cde Metrine Mdau retained Beitbridge West with 1 016 votes, while Cde Ruth Maboyi got 79 and Cde Llyod Sioka received 429.

In Zvimba North in Mashonaland West, Cde Ignatius Chombo won with 6 382 votes against Cde Edwin Matibiri’s 1 208.
Cde Dexter Nduna won Chegutu West after garnering 7 028 votes followed by Cdes Clever Kunonga (304) and Lucia Muchenje (181).

Cde Sylvester Nguni won the Mhondoro-Mubaira constituency with 3 470, while businesspersons Cdes Kennias Shamuyarira and Nyarai Chasi got 1 490 and 1 155 respectively.
In Mudzi North in Mashonaland East Cde Newton Kachepa got 10 165 to Cde Betty Jakarasa’s 3 171, while in Mudzi South Cde Eric Navaya received 3 838 votes to Cde David Kanjeve’s 3 171.

In Mutoko East, incumbent Cde Ordor Nyakudanga lost to Cde Ricky Mubvumbi who got 5 338 votes to his 4 687, while Cde Logic Karimatsenga got 270.
Cde David Chapfika won the right to represent the party in Mutoko South after he got 4 198 to beat the challenge of Cdes Edmund Jacob, Everisto Pfumvuti and Clara Mushimbo who got 775, 4 182 and 118 respectively.

In Mutoko North, Cde Aquillina Katsande polled 4 900 votes to beat Cdes Magina Mudyiwa (2924) and Kumbirai Maganze (1 179).
In the Midlands, Cde Dorothy Mhangami the sitting MP retained the right to represent the party in Gokwe Central after garnering 3 112 votes ahead of Cde Cornellious Muzezi with 1 723, Cde Victor Matemandanda with 1 178, Cde Bornface Zijena with 569 votes and Cde Davidson Masvisvi who polled 506 votes.

For the Senate, Cde Jason Machaya won with 3 888 votes ahead of Themba Masuka who got 1470 votes.
In Manicaland’s Makoni Central Justice and Legal Affairs Minister Cde Patrick Chinamasa won against Arda board chairman Cde Basil Nyabadza.

Former Mutasa senator Cde Mandi Chimene won in Makoni South ahead of Cdes Happiness Nyakuedzwa and Nathaniel Mhiripiri.
Senior police officers Cdes Ronald Muderedzwa and Oliver Mandipaka won in Buhera Central and Buhera West respectively, while Cdes Joseph Chinotimba and William Mutomba won in Buhera South and Buhera North.

Former Harare South legislator and Deputy Minister of Energy and Power Development, Cde Hubert Nyanhongo, will be representing Zanu-PF in Nyanga North after seeing off the challenge of Cdes Nicodimus Antimalaria Chibvura and Maxwell Kapomba.

In Headlands, party national secretary for administration Cde Didymus Mutasa sailed through unopposed, while in Nyanga South journalist and radio proprietor Cde Supa Mandiwanzira was uncontested.

In Chipinge South, former legislator Cde Enock Porusingazi sailed past Cdes Lazarus Ndlovu, Angela Hobwana, Lameck Mahlayeya, Charity Bhila and Skumbuzo Tondhlana.
In Mutasa North, a member of the Johanne Marange Apostolic Church Cde Luke Masamvu won ahead of Cde Lameck Kutsawa.

Cdes Reketai Micah Duru and Trinity Munowenyu won in Dangamvura/Chikanga and Mutare Central respectively.
In Bulawayo, National Assembly winners included Cdes Eliphas Mashaba (Nketa), Alderman David Ndlovu (Nkulumane), Kelvin Zidziwa (Bulawayo East) and Cde Mlungisi Moyo (Bulawayo Central).

Retired Colonel Tshinga Dube was nominated unopposed for Makokoba.
Cde Bafana Dube won in Bulawayo South with Cde Godfrey Malaba emerging winning in Pumula and Cde Grace Dube triumphing in Magwegwe.

Cde Judith Ncube won in Emakhandeni, while Cde Christopher Dube will stand in Lobengula constituency.
Cde Nicholas Mhlanga won the right to stand for the Luveve seat.

In the Senatorial the winners were Cdes Absalom Sikhosana (Emganwini), Violet Ncube (Masotsha), Shadreck Mukaro (Mzilikazi), Professor Callistus Ndlovu (Khumalo), Cdes Anna Moyo (Gwabalanda) and Modecai Mlotshwa (Mabutweni).

In Matabeleland South, Cde Madodana Sibanda won the Gwanda North seat by 1 056 votes against Cde Jeffrey Moyo who polled 611 votes and Cde Rido Mpofu’s 95 votes.
Cde Abednigo Ncube defeated Cde Orders Shakespeare Mlilo by 2 513 votes against 561 in Gwanda South.

Retired Major Lungisani Nleya garnered 1 663 against Cde Dingumuzi Phuthi who polled 1 396 votes in Bulilima West.
In Bulilima East, Cde Mathias Siqhoza Ndlovu got 1 690 votes against Bulilima District Administrator Cde Ethel Moyo 710 and Christopher Masuku’s 555 votes.

In Matobo South Cde Saul Mahalima Ncube garnered 1 988 against Cde Richard Sibanda who got 303 votes.
Cde Never Khanye polled 1 287 votes in Matobo North defeating former diplomat and NRZ board chairman, Dr Khotsho Dube who got 979 votes.

Incumbent Insiza North MP Cde Andrew Langa won by 5 917 votes against Cde Patrick Hove’s 2 137 and Cde Gibson Siziba’s 235 votes.
In Insiza South constituency former ZBC disc jockey Cde Malaki Nkomo garnered 1 130 votes beating Cdes Spare Sithole who polled 806 votes, Jabulani Dube 710, Johnson Langa’s 599 and Esau Moyo’s 332.

In Umzingwane constituency Cde William Dhewa defeated nine contestants.
Winners for the Senatorial seats in Matabeleland South are Cdes Simon Khaya Moyo (Bulilima-Mangwe), Tambudzani Mohadi (Beitbridge), Ananias Nyathi (Matobo), Alma

Baloyi-Mkhwebu (Gwanda), Naison Khutshwekhaya Ndlovu (Insiza) and Hallet Sibanda (Umzingwane).
In Matabeleland North, provincial chairman Cde Richard Moyo beat Senator Lot Mbambo for the Bubi Umguza Senatorial seat.

Cde Sithembiso Nyoni humbled Cde Maplot Donga with a wide victory margin in Nkayi North National Assembly primaries. In Nkayi South, Cde Stars Mathe emerged victorious against Cdes Tshatha Mguni, Nkululeko Mathe and Lot Fuzwayo.

Professor Jonathan Moyo and Dr Obert Mpofu sailed unopposed in Tsholotsho North and Umguza respectively.
Incumbent legislator, Cde Clifford Sibanda beat council chairperson Cde Cecil Mathambo and Cde Sonny Mguni in Bubi constituency.

Dr Isaac Ndebele won in Binga and Cde Sithembiso Gumbo prevailed over Cdes Mthenjwa Gumbo, Shadreck Mazibisa, Luka Mguni and Clarence Ndlela in Lupane East.
In Lupane West, Cde Martin Khumalo was unopposed.

Cde Reeds Dube beat Cde Simbarashe Munamba in Hwange Central, while Cde Bekithemba Mpofu won against five contestants, Cdes Michael Muleya Siluwe, Dilipaumah Pandya, Absom Madubise, Bishop Ncube and Rafael Ncube in Hwange West.

In other Senate results in the province, Cde Essau Dube was unopposed and Cde Nomusa Mthunzi went through in the women’s quota under proportional representation, in Nkayi.

Bulawayo Governor and Resident Minister, Cde Cain Mathema was unchallenged in Tsholotsho South, while Cde Medeline Bhebhe went through under the women’s quota in Bubi-Umguza.

Foreign Affairs Minister, Cde Simbarashe Mumbengegwi won the Shurugwi-Zvishavane Senatorial seat primaries, while Midlands Governor Cde Jason Machaya emerged victorious in the Gokwe South constituency.

Politburo member, Cde Tsitsi Muzenda won the Gweru-Chirumanzu senatorial primaries.
Defence Minister, Cde Emmerson Mnangagwa was unchallenged in the Chirumanzu-Zibagwe constituency so was Cde Flora Buka for the Gokwe North Senatorial seat.

Results for Mashonaland Central Province were still to be verified at the time of going to print.