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Tuesday 28 May MDC Information & Publicity Department, Harvest House, 44 Nelson Mandela Ave, , Issue 154 2013 MDC primaries in full swing The MDC primary elections are in full MP did not get the two thirds needed Mashu, Chitungwiza North, Hon. Marvellous swing with the party having completed the for confirmation, the MPs will undergo Khumalo, St Mary’s and Hon. Collen Gwiyo confirmation process of sitting MPs in three primary elections in the next two weeks. of Zengeza West. provinces by the end of the day on Sunday. “After the successful completion of the Primary elections were held in Mhondoro The primary elections are being held under three provinces, the process will today Ngezi and the following were elected to the party’s rules where sitting legislators have move to Matabeleland South, followed represent the party in the upcoming elections: to go through a confirmation exercise by their by Matabeleland North on Tuesday, Honest Manhando- Mhondoro Ngezi , Dennis constituencies. Midlands South on Wednesday, Juru- Seke, Thomas Nyamayaro and Ian Midlands North on Thursday and the Makoni for Goromonzi West. Legislators who would have secured a two Mashonaland provinces on Friday, thirds majority of the people’s votes will Manicaland on Saturday and Masvingo In Bulawayo province, the following were automatically represent the party in the province on Sunday,” said Hon. confirmed: Hon. Reggie Moyo of Luveve, forthcoming elections, which the MDC is Komichi. Hon. – Lobengula, expected to overwhelmingly win. Hon. Albert Mhlanga – Pumula, Hon. “The MDC is well on schedule,” he said - Nkulumane, Hon. The completed provinces are; Harare, urging party members to desist from – Makokoba, Hon. Tabitha Bulawayo and Chitungwiza and the primary any form of violence and corruption Khumalo – Bulawayo East and Hon. Eddie elections took place in constituencies were the and to demonstrate a sense of unity. Cross – Bulawayo South. MDC has no sitting MPs. Confirmed: Solomon Madzore to stand in National Deputy Chairperson - “The party will take disciplinary Dzivarasekwa Hon Morgen Komichi However, the following were not confirmed The process, which commenced on Saturday in measures and deal severely with those and will consequently have to go for primary Harare has been peaceful in all the provinces who breach the party’s guidelines,” said held in these constituencies. Eric Knight Mufakose-Hon. Pauline elections: Hon. Dorcas Sibanda- Bulawayo and is expected to end at the weekend. Hon. Komichi. Mpariwa, Mabvuku-James Maridadi, Central, Hon. Mafa Sibanda – Magwegwe, Below is the full list of Harare confirmed Mt Pleasant -Hon. and Hon. Samuel Khumalo – Pelandaba-Mpopoma. “The process started very well amid a very The sitting MPs in Harare who are MDC candidates; Glen View South- Southerton - Hon. Gift Chimanikire, peaceful environment,” the MDC national going for primary elections are; Hon. Paul Madzore, Glen View North- Warren Park, Hon . Prince Dube and Phelala Masuku were voted deputy chairperson, Senator Morgan Komichi Hon. Fani Munengani Dzivarasekwa in to contest in Emakhadeni-Entumbane and said. Hon. Heneri Dzinotyiwei (Budiriro), -Youth Assembly President Solomon MP, Hon. Alexius Musundire Nketa constituencies respectively. Hon. Elias Jembere (Epworth) Hon. Madzore, -Hon. Tendai was confirmed for Zengeza East “We observed some unity of purpose and Pearson Mungofa (Highfields East), Biti, Harare West- Hon. , constituency in Chitungwiza. The primary elections are an indication that cooperation in the structures. For the first time Hon. Simon Hove (Highfield West), Harare Central- Hon. Murisi Zwizwai, the MDC is prepared and confident of going in the MDC, the structures have managed to Hon. Margaret Matienga (Sunningdale), Harare South-Jacob Mafume, Harare However the following MPs were into an election contrary to some sections of choose the people they want to represent them Hon. Gift Dzirutwe (Glen Norah) and North-Hon. , Hatfield not confirmed and will have to go the media claiming that we are not ready for in Parliament,” he said. Hon. Willas Madzimure (Kambuzuma) - Hon. Tapiwa Mashakada, Kuwadzana for Primary Elections: Hon. Edward an election. East-Hon. , Kuwadzana Musumbu of Norton, Hon. Misheck Senator Komichi said in areas where a sitting This means primary elections will be - Hon. Lucia Matibenga, Mbare- Shoko of Chitungwiza South, Fidelis Register to vote!! Congratulations! Zimbabwe has new MDC has zero tolerance to corruption – President Tsvangirai Constitution. The MDC remains alive and stronger following “As a Party of Excellence, we are favour,” said President Tsvangirai. its policy conference, the successful rally allergic to corruption. It would be a What is voter registration? held two weeks ago and the primary elections betrayal of the party’s values and of the He said delegates to the policy currently taking place in all the provinces, people of Zimbabwe for any credible conference were clear that corruption Voter registration is a process of making President Tsvangirai has said. political party to field anyone who has is a national scourge that must be yourself eligible to vote in the upcoming been implicated or linked to shady tenaciously fought wherever it rears harmonized elections. To register, visit your Addressing a press conference in Harare last dealings while purporting to serve its ugly head. We cannot afford as a local Registrar General’s Office. You can week, President Tsvangirai said as a Party of the people. We are taking a stand that party to field the same candidates who vote only if you are registered as a voter and Excellence and as reinforced by delegates to anyone implicated or named in that betrayed residents’ trust and the party your name appears on the voter’s roll. party policy conference, the MDC had zero report will not stand in our party’s and its values. tolerance to corruption and would not hesitate name, even for primary elections,” he Where can I register to vote? to take action on members who engaged in said. “In all instances where the councillors corrupt activities. soiled the good name of the party and You must be a resident in the constituency He explained that the MDC will not the good standing of other hard working where you wish to register as a voter. It does “Our record speaks for itself in that we fired a tolerate corruption from anyone in the councillors, we will ensure that they not matter that you have been absent from whole council in Chitungwiza for corruption party, even the party President. do not run. Corruption has become a the constituency for a temporary purpose. and they were protected by the Minister of national affliction but as a party we But you will not be able to register in that Local Government (),” “We will continue to showcase our say No to what has become a national constituency if you have not resided there President Tsvangirai said. qualitative difference by taking disease. for a continuous period of 12 months. stern action against offenders and “We remain the only party that has ever fired corrupt officials. We will stick to our We are party that is set to usher in real You can register at: anyone for corruption. history, which shows that we take transformation in the country when we the responsibility of serving people win the next election in the coming • Your local Registrar General’s Office on Last year, the MDC instituted a Commission seriously and will not brook any months and we are setting the tone of weekdays during normal working hours, or of Inquiry to investigate service delivery in nonsense. zero tolerance to corruption by the • When available, a mobile voter registration local authorities and the probe team was led incoming government. facility operating in your area. by our deputy secretary-general, Hon. Tapiwa “Protecting corrupt officials can happen Mashakada,” he said. elsewhere where they can stop the “As and as the Why do I need to register as a voter? Anti-Corruption Commission from MDC, we will continue to act against To be able to make our voices heard, we President Tsvangirai said the commission position that any councillor or anyone investigating ministers, but certainly corruption. True leadership demands uncovered that the local authorities had greatly not in the MDC. There are no sacred that we take a stand and we are drawing need your vote. You can only be able to else, who was named, implicated, vote if you are registered as a voter and your improved on service delivery but some of the involved or linked to any act of cows in our party and we urge the Anti- a line in the sand. No to corruption in councillors had become compromised. Corruption Commission to continue the MDC,” said President Tsvangirai. name appears on the voter’s roll. misconduct or corruption will not stand executing its constitutional mandate on the party ticket in the forthcoming To Page 2 “As a responsible leadership, we have taken a election,” said President Tsvangirai. by investigating anyone without fear or

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1 Minister Mangoma acquitted Zanu PF confers murderer Bindura - Hon. , the MDC managed to capture only three words. with a national hero status Deputy Treasurer–General and the Minister of Energy and Power Development was last The magistrate said the evidence News of one Elias Kanengoni’s death claimed the lives of Gibbs Tayengwa Chironga, Friday acquitted at the Bindura Magistrate’s presented by the State witnesses was was met with partying from people Joel Ngowani, Joel Lewis Musiiwa, Chironga Courts where he was facing false charges of unreliable, confused and could not who celebrated the death of a tyrant Hama, Dofo Fushirayi, Godfrey Jemedze, insulting Zanu PF’s Robert Mugabe. be relied upon in any court of law. and terrorist who made the lives of Remember Kanyemba, David Mapuranga hundreds of people miserable. Tachiwa, Doreen Marufu, Arthur Matombo, The acquittal on Friday is the minister third The acquittal of Minister Mangoma Partson Madzuramhende, Rumbidzai Samhu, since 2011. is an indication that his arrests and The MDC has expressed its extreme Runyararo Mugauri, Runyararo Musoni and subsequent prosecution is a Zanu PF dismay at the awarding of “national Fungisai Ziome. The State was alleging that Hon. Mangoma ploy to frustrate the successes that the hero” status to Kanengoni, whose insulted Mugabe at a rally at Manhenga minister and his colleagues from the track record speaks volumes of who It is all too clear that the hero status awarded business centre in Mt Darwin in May last MDC have done since the formation not to trust with a state security to the murderer is testimony that Zanu PF is a year. However, the trial magistrate in her of the inclusive government in 2009. position in any democratic and violent party, which condones and honours its judgment dismissed the State’s allegations normal nation. merchants of violence. The continued abuse of and raised concerns with the evidence with In 2011 Minister Mangoma was arrested the heroes’ shrine by Zanu PF is pathetic and the contradicting evidence by the two State on two occasions on false charges of “The late Kanengoni is a well-known totally unacceptable. witnesses who attended the MDC rally. abuse of office before he was acquitted assassin who almost took away the at the High Court after spending life of a civilian and senior politician, “That Zanu PF has in the past two days The State witnesses were alleging more than a week in remand prison. Patrick Kombayi on March 24, unilaterally conferred hero status to two people that Minister Mangoma had called for 1990 while he was exercising his Jevan Maseko and Elias Kanengoni without due Mugabe’s death by chanting “Chifa The MDC continue to strongly democratic right to campaign against consultation with partners in the Global Political Mugabe, Chifa” (Die Mugabe, Die). Acquitted - Hon Mangoma denounce the continued harassment the late Simon Muzenda,” the MDC Agreement (GPA), shows that the Heroes acre In her judgment, the magistrate of its leadership and members by said. has been turned into a preserve of Zanu PF,” the In his defence the minister told the court that he queried why the first State witness, Zanu PF, using state machinery. party said. had said “Chibva Mugabe, Chibva”, which the Hamish Kamuzimbi, had only Kombayi became permanently magistrate said was not a criminal offence as managed to capture only six words However, the party remain strong disabled from Kanengoni’s shots The MDC believes the Heroes Acre should be Hon. Mangoma was using acceptable language from what Hon. Mangoma had said and resolute in its fight for real and subsequently died in 2010 a respectable place for people who fight for the on his political opponent. in his address which lasted for nearly transformation of the lives of many from injuries sustained then. It is cause of the majority not a place for murders and an hour while the second witness Zimbabweans. on public record that the Zanu PF hired assassins who taunt and maim innocent thug Kanengoni was convicted and civilians as Zanu PF is turning it to be. sentenced to prison for attempted murder only to be pardoned by Zimbabweans are prepared to vote for a new Gutu councillors predict MDC landslide victory Mugabe. dispensation in the country where love, peace, Gutu - Two MDC councillors here operating in “People want food on the table and they to harmless ailments. Health matters are of unity, security, dignity and democracy is areas previously dominated by Zanu PF have are fed up with Zanu PF rhetoric. There is concern to everyone regardless of cultural, Again in 2008 the unrepentant respected. hinted there will be a landslide victory for the MDC nothing new from Zanu PF. We are on the social and political differences,” said Kanengoni led an orgy of violence in in the coming watershed polls. ground and we are telling people to vote Councillor Makovere. Mazowe North at Chaona Business for a new Zimbabwe. The MDC stands center where his gory activities In separate interviews last week the two MDC for peace and real transformation. We officials said the MDC has managed to gain ground have tangible policies meant to improve in areas previously perceived as explosive zones the general welfare of people across the for the popular former opposition party. country. Register to vote!! The two officials said although Zanu PF was using The MDC stands for better health facilities From Page 1 traditional leaders to intimidate villagers, the MDC while Zanu PF is still talking about ••A certificate of occupation/title ••A confirmation letter by farm owner or would post a landslide victory, come election time. the past,” said Councillor Mazambani. Once your name appears on the deeds or Lodgers permit/card or Rates/ resettlement officer confirming that the claimant Councillor James Makovere of Ward 20, voter’s roll you will be able to vote. water statement in applicant’s name, resides in the ward he or she claims to reside in. Maxwell Mazambani, the MDC councillor of Ward Gutu South said the MDC was well poised Who can register as a voter? or Electricity statement in applicant’s ••Sworn statement by employer or applicant 5 in Gutu West said the writing was on the wall for electoral victory in the constituency name, or confirming applicant’s address. for Zanu PF. He said although some soldiers and despite threats from traditional leaders and • Any Zimbabwe citizen (male or ••Credit store statement showing the ••Hospital bill or envelopes with post markings war veterans were threatening villagers, there were members of the Zanu PF youth militia. female) 18 years or older physical address of the applicant, in the reflecting applicant’s address and any other mass defections in the area from Zanu PF to the • Those who were formally excluded respective area. information or document sufficient to ascertain MDC. “Everyone wants to hear about food as “Aliens” can now vote ••Written statement from landlord, the applicant’s residence. and employment – so we are telling the o If you currently have an Alien ID, parent or friend confirming the •• “I am surrounded by war veterans, soldiers and electorate about our measurable key Zanu PF supporters but the truth of the matter is deliverables. It is a fact that the rate of you must replace it with a Citizen applicant’s address accompanied by a Rural/Farm Dwellers that Zanu PF is finished,” he said. unemployment is astronomical and that ID at your local Registrar General’s house card, electricity bill, rates bill or there was mass starvation in 2008. Office. any similar document in the name of the Confirmation by the Village Head or “This area is very volatile but the wave of change landlord, parent or friend staying with Resettlement Officer or Farm Owner Offer letter is sweeping across the whole constituency but apart “The GPA consummation is just a reflection What do I need to register as a voter? applicant. from that there is endlessly bickering in Zanu PF. of how an MDC government is going to ••A statement by head of the school, Note: If you cannot present one of the The former ruling party has nothing new to offer to bring a social and economic turnaround for • National identity card (Passport, hospital, mine or other institution where above, you can sign an affidavit at the the electorate while the MDC has clear economic the country. At local government level we Drivers License or ID Card) the claimant resides. recovery policies. The MDC stands for jobs, are looking at the health delivery system. • Proof of residence in the ••A confirmation letter by councilor, Registrar General’s Office (They will empowerment, capital and upliftment. constituency: village headman or chief confirming provide the form). “Our task is very simple –the clinics had that the claimant resides in the ward he We have got real empowerment issues. been literally closed and people succumbed Urban Dwellers or she claims to reside in Our Agenda for Real Transformation

This week, MDC focuses on its finance and and self reliance the needs of the needy in Zimbabwe. economic cluster in the Agenda for Real People’s livelihoods will be improved, starting Transformation (ART) recently launched by b) A government that fosters broad with food security, decent jobs, affordable President Tsvangirai at the MDC annual policy based agricultural, commercial, health care and education, access to clean held in Harare from 17 to 19 May 2013. industrial, technological and scientific water, sanitation and adequate shelter. development Under the finance and economic policy, the The current Indigenisation Programme does MDC will transform the country’s economy c) A government that brings about a not guarantee the growth of the economy or from one of being a dual enclave to one that is balanced development of the different the upliftment of people from poverty and democratised and in which every citizen is fully areas of Zimbabwe.. underdevelopment. empowered to achieve their full potential. d) A government that rectifies The MDC’s pro-poor growth approach will be This will be achieved through strengthening imbalances resulting from past practices anchored on the following; and sustaining macro -economic stability and and policies. leveraging the country’s potential as a way of • Improved economic governance, which attaining effective economic growth capable of The MDC in carrying out the above includes the extent to which growth generating jobs and uplifting the standards of mentioned mandates will involve contributes towards social development in living of our people. the people in the formulation and health, education, housing and social security. implementation of development plans The MDC government will ensure that the and programs that affect them and will infrastructure, consumer oriented create employment and spur rural • Creating employment for the people. economy accommodates every citizen, enabling ensure that local communities benefit industries and the informal sector. transformation them to participate as an active player whether from the resources in their areas. • Creating an environment that attracts foreign in the rural, urban or in the informal sector. On rural transformation the MDC • Resuscitate roads, bridges, investment. Some of the MDC’s key deliveries are realises that the majority of the veterinary services, schools and MDC’s belief system as a social democratic as follows: Zimbabwean population resides in the telecommunication. • Ensuring sustainable capital for the people. party is rooted in the use of the country’s rural and communal areas and they are resources to grow the economy. This will On inclusive growth and poverty the ones who are mostly affected by • Ensure the provision of clean water • Investing in education and vocational training bring genuine transformation as indicated in reduction; poor infrastructure, financial exclusion, and proper sanitation facilities. in areas such as science and technology. its comprehensive policies namely RESTART, lack of essential social services, food RESTORE and JUICE. . The party will come up with policies insecurity, unemployment, lack of • Improve markets for agricultural • Redefining agriculture as a way of increasing aimed at reducing poverty and creating markets and extreme poverty. To products. productivity. The MDC will see rapid and equitable jobs as a way of promoting socio address this, the MDC government will; development and genuine empowerment of economic development with a bias • Introduce wider development The MDC will also create an enabling Zimbabweans through the following specific towards women and youth participation. • Give ownership of the land to people initiatives targeting rural communities. environment for entrepreneurship and will also mandates: whose source of living is farming. extend the right of citizens to own property, • The MDC will target growth in mining, The MDC will develop a genuine and claim the protection of the state for their a) A government that promotes private initiative tourism, manufacturing, agriculture, • Encourage the establishment developmental state which will monitor civil, socio-economic and property rights. of rural based industries so as to genuine progress as a way of addressing

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