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16:34 The Mashonaland East Star Rally is officially over with Suluman Chimbetu entertaining the crowd as President Mugabe leaves.
16:03 Cde Sydney Sekeramayi is now giving the vote of thanks saying the majority in Mashonaland East support Zanu PF. He says July 31 marks the end of MDC-T in Mashonaland East.
15:56 Suluman Chimbetu is now entertaining the jubilant crowd that has been revved up for the impending harmonised elections after yet another thought provoking address by President Mugabe.
15:53 After finishing her speech First Lady Amai Grace Mugabe donated foodstuffs to the rally crowd.
15:49 President Mugabe concluded his address by calling for a resounding victory. Amai Grace Mugabe is now on the podium addressing the rally saying Zimbabweans should support President Mugabe because of his principles. She castigates Morgan Tsvangirai for changing women in the era of HIV and AIDS.
15:30 President Mugabe says there shouldn’t be violence ahead of the harmonised elections as there is no reason to fight. He says your vote is your weapon. He asked the people to show the MDC the true meaning of change by voting them out.
15:15 Zanu PF First Secretary and President has urged the leadership to listen to the people and allow people to elect leaders of their choice. He also urged the people to elect leaders with capacity to become ministers.
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15:06 President Mugabe says the MDC factions have petitioned the AU for a meeting to postpone elections on July 19 in Addis Ababa.
15:05 The President said his government has educated hundreds of professionals who should spearhead economic revival. He says the land question has always been topical since the days of the struggle with mechanisation now taking the lead. He attacks high interest rates.
14:43 President Mugabe says there will be enough food for all people in drought stricken areas.
14:36 The President says US$500 million from the IMF was misappropriated by MDC-T’s Biti while the councils run by the same party have been mismanaged.
14:34 “It was a mistake to give the MDC-T the Ministry of Finance,” President Mugabe.
14:22 The President has said Zimbabweans should not fight amongst themselves urging people to remain united.
14:18 President Mugabe said Zimbabweans should show the world that they are united against British attempts towards regime change. “There will never be that nonsensical British transition. Filthy aggressors,” he said.
14:08 President Mugabe likens the crowd to 1980 when thousands of people welcomed freedom fighters. He says Zimbabwe is for all.
14:03 President Mugabe thanks the crowd for huge turnout.
14:02 In his welcome remarks Cde Shamu described the President as a resolute leader, freedom fighter and economic empowerment guru.
14:01 President Mugabe takes to the podium.
14:00 Speaking at the rally Zanu PF Mashonaland East provincial chairman and the party’s candidate for Marondera Central said the party will reclaim all 23 parliamentary seats.
13:40 President Mugabe has arrived at Rudhaka Stadium and is being driven around greeting jubilant supporters now well over 20 000.
13:23 Zanu PF National Commissar, Cde Webster Shamu, has arrived.
13:14 The crowd gathered at Rudhaka Stadium is estimated at over 15 000 with more party supporters still queuing to enter the venue of Mashonaland East’s Star Rally.
12:45 With official proceedings yet to start, the bumper crowd is being entertained by music with Cde Chinx having led the War Vets choir.
10:37 Almost all kombis driving into Marondera have President Mugabe’s posters and those of the Mashonaland East candidates.
10:36 Thousands of Zanu PF supporters start to gather in Marondera waiting for the party’s Star Rally to addressed by President Mugabe at Rudhaka Stadium.
Online Reporter