HARARE – Zanu PF has triumphed in seven National Assembly seats left vacant after the recalls of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) MPs orchestrated by party’s secretary general Sengezo Tshabangu.
The ruling party secured victories in Mabvuku-Tafara, Binga North, Bulawayo South, Beitbridge West, Lupane East, Cowdray Park, and Nketa during the low key Saturday by-elections.
Meanwhile, Tshabangu‘s CCC claimed success in Lobengula Magwegwe and Mpopoma Mzilikazi.
The results of the by-elections demonstrate a noteworthy shift in Binga North, where Zanu PF garnered more votes than in the August general elections—a rare occurrence in a by-election.
The victory can be attributed to the absence of previous member of parliament Prince Dubeko Sibanda who was banned at the last hour from contesting under the CCC ticket by High Court judge Never Katiyo.
By-Election Result: Nketa (Bulawayo)
- Tawanda Albert Mavunga (Zanu PF) – 1,550 ✅
- Ambrose Sibindi (CCC Tshabangu) – 1,439
- Luckmore Gwetu (DOP) – 117
- Spoilt – 324
By-Election Result: Bulawayo South
- Raj Modi (Zanu PF) – 1,608 ✅
- James Sithole (CCC Tshabangu) – 1,130
By-Election Result: Beitbridge West
- Thusani Ndou (Zanu PF) – 4,929 ✅
- Thoriso Moyo (ZAPU) – 255
- Brendan Blessing Dube (Independent) – 366
- Spoilt – 307
By-Election Result: Cowdray Park (Bulawayo)
- Aurther Mujeyi (Zanu PF) – 1,765 ✅
- Vusumuzi Chirwa (CCC Tshabangu) – 1,560
- Spoilt – 572
By-Election Result: Binga North
- Chineka Muchimba (Zanu PF) – 9,882 ✅
- Judith Sibanda (CCC Tshabangu) – 1,004
By-Election Result: Lobengula Magwegwe (Bulawayo)
- Tendayi Chitura Nyathi (CCC Tshabangu) – 1,648 ✅
- Menziwa Dube (Zanu PF) – 1,318
- Spoilt – 457
By-Election Result: Mpopoma-Mzilikazi (Bulawayo)
- Karamba Dzingai (Zanu PF) – 1,097
- Charles Moyo (CCC Tshabangu) – 1,632 ✅
- Blessings Sibanda (DOP) – 47
- Pardon Tapfumaneyi (Independent) – 654
By-Election Result: Lupane East
- Phathisiwe Machangu (Zanu PF) – 6,863 ✅
- David Nyathi (CCC Tshabangu) – 1,750
- Spoilt – 592*
The outcomes reflect a political landscape in flux, with Zanu PF making significant strides in CCC strongholds albeit in a controversial manner.
The results will likely impact the dynamics of Zimbabwean politics as the nation navigates through the evolving political landscape.
