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Joseph Madzimure
Senior Reporter
RESULTS for the Zanu PF primary elections are still trickling in, with a mixed bag of young Turks and the old guard sailing through.
The results are however, still subject to confirmation by the Politburo.
Preliminary results announced by the party’s National Political Commissar Cde Mike Bimha yesterday indicated that some ministers and veteran legislators fell by the wayside as the ruling party entrenches democracy and rejuvenated itself ahead of this year’s national harmonised elections.
In Bulawayo Central constituency, Cde Tendai Charuka who was battling it out with Cdes Ernest Shora and Liberty Nyathi will represent the party in the harmonised elections while in Bulawayo North Cde Nkosana Mkandla won.
The incumbent legislator for Bulawayo South Constituency Cde Rajeshkumar Indukant Modi is uncontested, so is Finance and Economic Development Minster Professor Mthuli Ncube in Cowdray Park Constituency.
In Entumbane-Njube constituency, the party will be represented by Cde Linda Chinamano, while Cde Brian Samuriwo won in Emankandeni Luveve constituency.
In Lobengula-Magwegwe Cde Butholezwe Ndlovu emerged victorious against Cdes Juliet Sibanda, Enoch Madzimure and Godwin Mugomba.
Mpopoma-Mzilikazi will be represented by Cde Admire Masikati while Cde Tavengwa Zidya will represent the party in Nketa constituency.
Nkulumani Constituency will be represented by Cde Freedom Murechu.
In the Pelandaba-Tshabalala Constituency Cde Cecilia Verenga won against Cdes Joseph Chuma and Tapiwa Moyo.
In Pumula Constituency, the party will be represented by Cde Pumulani Nsingo.
In Budiriro North Constituency, Cde Godwin Gomwe won while in Budiriro South Cde Tatenda Makweya sailed through.
Cde Mupindu Muchinerepi won in Glen Norah Constituency, while in Glen View North, Cde Witness Zamanga will represent the party.
Cde Offard Muchuwe sailed through in Glenview South constituency, while Cde Nyasha Zenda will represent Harare Central.
Perennial contender Cde Mavis
Gumbo won in Harare East, while Cde Patrick Zindoga will represent the party in Harare West constituency.
Cde Tongesai Mudambo bounced back in Hatcliffe constituency, while Cde Taka Mashonganyika will represent the party in Highfield constituency.
Cde Biddle Gwasira won in Mt Pleasant Constituency, and Zanu PF returnee Cde Simon Chidakwa sailed through in Zengeza West constituency.
In Chimanimani East constituency, Cde Joshua Sacko was uncontested, while in Chimanimani West constituency, Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Manicaland province Cde Nokuthula Matsikenyere lost to Cde Wilson Maphosa.
Businessman and footballer Cde Innocent Benza emerged victorious against Cde Wellington Sakupwanya in Mutasa Central, while in Mutasa North Cde Obey Bvute was the winner. Cde Chido Sanyatwe bounced back in Nyanga North.
In Guruve North, Cde Tendayi Pinduka won while in Guruve South the current National Assembly member Cde Patrick Dutiro lost to Cde Christopher Magomo.
Politburo member Cde Kenneth Musanhi won in Bindura North constituency, while in Mazowe Central the incumbent legislator Cde Sydney Chidamba lost to Cde Maxmore Njanji.
In Mazowe South, Politburo member Cde Fortune Chasi lost to Cde Norbert Muzungunye, while in Mazowe West constituency Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Cde Kazembe Kazembe bounced back against Christopher Makwezva.
Minister of Energy and Power Development Zhemu Soda bounced back in Muzarabani North constituency.
In Marondera Central, Cde Cleopas Kundiona emerged victorious against Cdes Dunmore Mutyambizi and Lawrence Katsiru, while in Marondera East constituency the current legislator Cde Jeremiah Chiwetu lost to Cde Vimbai Mutokonyi.
In Murewa South constituency, the incumbent Cde Nyasha Masoka lost to Cde Noah Mangondo, while in Ruwa Central Cde Oswell Gwanzura emerged victorious against Central Committee member Cde Tonderai Bosha.
In Goromonzi South, Cde Tinashe Chikonye romped to victory while in Goromonzi West constituency Cde Beatrice Nyamupinga bounced back against his perennial contender Cde Bonface Mutize.
In Hurungwe Central constituency, Cde Richard Ziki won, while in Hurungwe North Cde Terrence Mukupe lost to Cde Packs Muringazuva.
In Hungwe West, Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Mashonaland West Marry Mliswa-Chikoka lost to Cde Kambuzuma Chinjai, while in Mhangura, Dr Douglas Mombeshora who is the Secretary for Health and Childcare bounced back. In our previous report, we erroneously reported that veteran politician Cde Webster Shamu had lost the primary elections in Chegutu East, but we have since learnt that the results are still not finalised.
In Mokonde constituency Deputy Minister of Information and Publicity Kindness Paradza lost to Cde Simbarashe Ziyambi, while in Zvimba North Deputy Minister of Local Government and Public Works Cde Marian Chombo emerged victorious. Cde Francis Mukwangwariwa bounced back in Zvimba East constituency.
Cde Albett Nguluvhe bounced back in Beitbridge East constituency, while in Beitbridge West Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Cde Ruth Maboyi lost to Cde Thusani Ndoo.
Cde Dingumuzi Phuti was uncontested in Bulilima constituency while in Gwanda North, Cde Lungisani Ncube sailed through. In Gwanda South, veteran politician and Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Matabeleland South Cde Abedinico Ncube lost to veteran broadcaster Omphile Marupi.
In Mangwe constituency, Cde Sindisiwe Mleya won, while in Matobo Cde Edgar Moyo has the highest number of votes. Our previous report had stated that Zanu PF Provincial Chairman Cde Mangaliso Ndhlovu lost the primary elections in Matabeleland South, but we have been advised that he did not contest.
Cde Soul Ncube will represent the party in Matobo-Mangwe while Cde Farai Taruvinga will represent the party in Insiza North constituency. Cde Andrew Langa bounced back in Insiza South.
Cde Bimha said the just ended Zanu PF primary elections were subject to a number of changes until the results are endorsed by the Politburo.
He emphasised that the National Command Centre is the only authority that will announce the results. More results will be announced today.
The elections attracted an overwhelming response in terms voter turnout forcing the party to extend the voting period in some areas.
Cde Bimha said a special ad-hoc tribunal will meet today to consider complaints, some of which will affect the results.
MANICALAND
Chikanga – Cde Muchina Kenneth
Dangamvura – Cde Jani Clive
Mutare central – Cde Mupfumi Esau
Buhera central – Cde Matema Samson
Buhera South – Cde Mudekunye Ngonidzashe
Makoni South – Cde Nyakuedzwa Albert
Makoni central – Cde Shepherd Nyika
Mutare South – Cde Harahwa Godfrey
Buhera West – Cde Mugwadi Tafadzwa
Mutasa South – Cde Misheck Mugadza
Headlands – Cde Mapfumo Farai
MASHONALAND CENTRAL
Rushinga – Cde Tendai Nyabani
Mt Darwin West – Cde Jonga Witness
Muzarabani South – Cde Kabirika Benjamin
Mt Darwin South – Cde Mupamhanga Kudakwashe
Mbire – Cde Douglas Karoro
Mt Darwin North – Cde Laban Munemo
Mt East – Cde Butau Dzidzai
Shamva North – Cde Chinodakufa Isaac
MASHONALAND EAST
Murehwa West – Cde Farai Jere
Murehwa North – Cde Daniel Garwe
Seke – Cde Kashambe Munyaradzi
Chikomba East – Cde Felix Mhona
Chikomba West – Cde Tatenda Mavetera
Marambapfungwe – Cde Tichaona Karimazondo
Mutoko South – Cde Isaac Tasikani
Marondera West – Cde Tavaziva Godwin
MASHONALAND WEST
Mhangura – Cde Douglas Mombeshora
Makonde – Cde Ziyambi Simbarashe
Magunje – Cde Madiro Supermonger
Chinhoyi – Cde Chidzomba Thomas
Zvimba North – Cde Marrian Chombo
Zvimba East – Cde Mukwangwariwa Francis
Chegutu West – Cde Chigavazira Last Farai
Chegutu East – Cde Webster Shamu
Norton – Cde Constance Shamu
Kariba – Cde Tichaona Nigel Shamu
Kadoma Central – Cde Daka Cosmas
Muzvezve – Cde Haritatos Evangelis
MASVINGO
Masvingo Central – Cde Edson Zvobgo
Masvingo Urban – Cde Wellington Mahwande
Masvingo West – Cde Ezra Chadzamira
Masvingo North – Cde Mudhume Brian
MATABELELAND NORTH
Hwange Central – Reeds Dube
Hwange East – Cde Alois S. Sikuka
Hwange West – Cde Moyo Philani
Bubi- Cde Sibanda Simelisizwe
Tsholotsho South – Cde Musa Ncube
Nkayi North – Cde Nyoni Stembiso
Nkayi South – Cde Mathe Stars
Umguza – Cde Richard Moyo
Binga North – Cde Munsaka Kudakwashe
Binga South – Cde Challenge Phiri
Lupane East – Cde Phathisiwe Ncube
Lupane West – Cde Mpumelelo Ndlovu
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