BULAWAYO PROVINCE CONSTITUENCY PROFILES 2018 1. Bulawayo Central Constituency Constituency Map Constituency Biography
Bulawayo is the second capital city of Zimbabwe and the people have been unhappy since independence in 1980. The constituency consists of wards 1, 2 and 5. In 2005, ward 2 was part of Makokoba, ward 1 was part of Bulawayo East and ward 5 was part of Bulawayo south. It also covers the Bulawayo Central Business District, middle density suburbs like Queenspark and Northend and low density suburbs like suburbs, Hillside and Morningside. Northern part of the constituency comprises plots, which include Richmond, Woodvale and Nondwane Estates. There is also the upper Umguza dam and the Hillside Reservoir. It boasts of numerous schools, the Bulawayo Polytechnic College. Most of the residents own businesses, restaurants and flea markets in the CBD. The constituency is made up mainly of well-up people. People of Bulawayo have always voted for the opposition. Election History In the year 2008 there were 29398 registered voters and in 2013 there were 29747 registered voters and 23 096 in 2018. In this constituency during the 2013 elections, MDC T won with 3786 votes, ZANU PF party had 908 votes and an INDEPENDENT had 472 votes. 2013 Election Results Political Party Name of Candidate Number of Votes % of Votes ZANU PF Moyo Mhlungisi 2 827 25% MDC T Sibanda Dorcas Staff 6 365 65% Polling Stations In 2013, Bulawayo Central had a total of 61 polling stations as compared to 50 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Mulungisi Moyo is representing ZANU PF in the constituency whilst Nicola Watson is representing the MDC T Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but names of contestants were not yet recorded at the time of publishing.
2. Bulawayo South Constituency Constituency Map Constituency Biography Bulawayo South is located on the southern end of the city of Bulawayo. It is a predominantly black working-class area, with some middle and upper class.it comprises of Newton West, Montrose, Bellevue, Barham Green, Donington, Belmont, Tshabalala and Sizinda. Bulawayo South is one of the largest constituencies in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation Montrose studios are based in this constituency.
The delimitation of this constituency does not display common interests as high density suburbs were mixed with low and medium-density areas. These people have different issues and having one representative does not guarantee that their needs are met. Some of the people are formally employed, while others survive on informal sector activities like street vending, black marketing, cross border trading, cash dealings. The harsh economic conditions, shortage of basic commodities, shortage of water and electricity have afflicted people and may influence voting pattern in favour of opposition. Election History Notable former members for this constituency is David Coltart, who in the 2008 election moved to the Senate. The MDC has become a dominant party in Bulawayo South and in 2000 saw the ZANU-PF candidate suffer a heavy loss of 51.6% of the vote. In the 2005 election, however, the ZANU-PF made a small, but significant gain, while the MDC lost over 8,000 votes due in large part to poor voter turnout in the 2005 general election. The decline in support from 2005 to 2000 can also be attributed to constituency redistricting. David Coltart has remained a key member of the MDC as one of its highest-ranking members. In 2008 there were recorded 23226 registered voters, 21 693 in 2013 and 16 752 in 2018. 2013 Election Results Political Party Name of Candidate Number of Votes % of Votes ZANU PF Dube Bafana Andy 1 787 18% MDC T Polling Stations Cross Edward Graham 6 364 66% In 2013, Bulawayo South had a total of 26 polling centres as compared to 25 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Raji Modi is representing ZANU PF in the constituency whilst Kunashe Machema is representing the MDC T Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing.
3. Bulawayo East Constituency Constituency Map Constituency Biography This constituency is made up of low-density suburbs which include Mahatshula, Woodsinle, Parklands, Khumalo, and Killarney and Riverside, Kachview, Ilanda, Malindela, Burnside, Waterford, Willsgrave, Intin and Munda. Although people in this constituency have lost interest in electoral politics as evidence by the decline of the number of voters in 2005 compared to 2000 elections, harsh economic conditions characterized by galloping inflation,
critical shortage of basic commodities and cash, water, electricity are most likely to influence their voting patterns. Most people in this constituency are formally employed. The Bulawayo elites reside in this area. Fewer people do street vending while a large number population are cross borders trading and owning flea markets. The National University of Science and Technology is located in this constituency. Social amenities are proportional to the population mostly because some were constructed in pre-independent era. There is also Khumalo Aerodrome, the State House. The area is endowed with social amenities such as a gun club, golf club and camping site Election History In 2008, there were 22745 registered voters, 27659 registered voters in 2013and 21 697 in 2018. 2013 Election Results Political Party Name of Number of Votes % of Votes Candiadate ZANU PF Muzvidziwa Kevin 2 842 23% MDC T Khumalo Thabitha 4 560 37% Polling Stations In 2013, Bulawayo East had a total of 39 polling stations as compared to 36 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Ernest Shora is representing ZANU PF in the constituency whilst Iios Nyoni is representing the MDC T Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing.
4. Emakhandeni Entumbane Constituency Constituency Map Constituency Biography The constituency is located in high-density suburbs, and the inhabitants have basic houses. Facilities that were once the light of the areas such as Entumbane shopping malls have deteriorated and in need of repair. The major tarred roads that link the constituency with the city centre and other constituencies are characterized by potholes and faded markings. Although people in this constituency have lost interest in electoral process for a number of reasons including previous pre-election violence, predictability of results among others, there are a number of things that will influence their voting patterns. Reasons include harsh economic conditions, shortage of basic goods including electricity and water and the underdeveloped infrastructure. This constituency is linked to the Entumbane Crisis now known as Gukurahundi. People largely survive on informal sector activities such as street vending, cross border trade, illegal cash dealings, and black marketing and backyard saloons among others. The rate of people formally employed has been drastically reduced as companies have continued to close and
scale down operations. As highlighted the constituency has become a favourite of the Movement of the Democratic Change. Election History In 2008 there was a total of 27651 registered voters and in 2013 there were 25780 registered voters whilst in 2018 there were 18 582 registered voters. 2013 Election Results Political Party Name of Candidate Number of Votes % of Votes ZANU PF Mkandwa Judith 1 974 21% MDC T Tshuma Dingilizwe 5 326 57% Polling Stations In 2013, Emakhandeni-Entumbane had a total of 22 polling stations as compared to 31 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Dingilizwe Tshuma is representing the MDC T Alliance in the constituency. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing.
5. Luveve Constituency Constituency Map Constituency Biography Luveve shares borders with Emakhandeni and Lobengula constituencies. The constituency comprises of Luveve 5, Old Luveve and Gwabalanda suburbs. Ward 15, 16 and 28 of Bulawayo Municipality make up the constituency. Luveve is also the biggest constituency in Bulawayo in terms of size and it is found on the outskirts of the province. It has 28 211 registered voters for the June 10 by election. This is 335 less than those registered in 2013. Constituency Demographics The ZimStat Census Report of 2012, recorded the total population of the province as 653 337 in 2012 with 303 346 males and 349 991 females. Males constituted 46 percent and females 54 percent of the total population. Election History Luveve has been dominated by opposition since 2000. This has been a common feature for all constituencies in Bulawayo. However, in the absence of MDCT, ZANU PF has a real chance
of bagging its first seat in Bulawayo in 15 years. The MDC T won this constituency by a margin of 4 111. In 2008 there was a total of 24730 registered voters and 28546 registered voters in 2013 whilst there were 34 872 registered voters in 2018. 2013 Election Results Political Party Name of Candidate Number of Votes % of Votes ZANU PF Nicholas Mhlanga 2 874 19% MDC T Reggie Moyo 5 586 46% Polling Stations In 2013, Luveve had a total of 38 polling stations as compared to 52 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Garikari Zonde is representing ZANU PF in the constituency whilst Stella Ndlovu is representing the MDC T Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing.
6. Mokokoba Constituency Constituency Map Constituency Biography Makokoba was the first (oldest) black African township in the city. This explains not only its impoverished stature but also its deep history in production of liberation icons from Matebeleland. It comprises the following high density suburbs: Makokoba Township, Mzilikazi Township, Nguboyenja Township and Thorn Groove. The famous Barbourfields stadium and Mpilo Hospital are part of the constituency. Ward seven and eight of Bulawayo Municipality make up the constituency. Election History This constituency has been won by the MDC T since its formation and the last election was won by a margin of 3 560. The ZANU PF vote has clearly been growing in this constituency.
In 2008 there were 27 285 registered voters and in 2013 there were 28 837 registered voters whilst in 2018, there were 18 291 in 2018. 2013 Election Results Political Party Name of Candidate Number of Votes % of Votes ZANU PF Dube Tshinga Judge 3 539 28% MDC T Gorden Moyo 7 099 59% Polling Stations In 2013, Makokoba had a total of 27 polling stations as compared to 25 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Tshinga Dube is representing ZANU PF in the constituency whilst James Sithole is representing the MDC Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing.
7. Pelandaba Mpopoma Constituency Constituency Map Constituency Biography Pelandaba/Mpopoma is made up of one of the oldest high density of Mpopoma, Matshobana, Mpopoma South, Mabutweni, Imiyela and Pelandaba. It constitutes of wards 9 and 13 of Bulawayo Municipality. The constituency is highly impoverished with dilapidated infrastructure and road network. It shares similar characteristics with Makokoba because of age and history and proximity. Constituency Demographics The ZimStat Census Report of 2012, recorded a total population of the province was 653 337 in 2012 when the last census was conducted, with 303 346 males and 349 991 females. Males constituted 46 percent and females 54 percent of the total population.
Election History In 2008 there 28483 registered voters and in 2013 there were 26970 registered voters whilst in 2018, there were 17 078 registered voters. The constituency is generally an opposition stronghold since 2000. 2013 Election Results Political Party Winner Votes % of Votes MDC-T Nyathi Bekithemba 6024 59% ZANU PF Tshuma Joseph 2 112 21% Polling Stations In 2013, Pelandaba-Mpopoma had a total of 30 polling stations as compared to 26 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Joseph Tshuma is representing ZANU PF in the constituency whilst Charles Moyo is representing the MDC Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but names of contestants were still to be recorded at the time of publishing.
8. Nkulumane Constituency Constituency Map Constituency Biography Nkulumane is a constituency in Bulawayo province. Nkulumane is named after one of King Mzilikazi s sons who was heir apparent to the Bulawayo state. Although he was eventually peeped to the throne by brother, Lobengula, he is credited with the creation of the Ndebele State of Bulawayo. The constituency is one of the 12 constituencies in the province. Nkulumane consists of Nkulumane 1-12 suburbs, Emganwini, Belleview, Kelvin West and East. There are 3 wards in the constituency, that is, ward 20, 22 and 23. The constituency is located to the west of Bulawayo province. It shares borders with Nketa, Pumula and Pelandaba constituencies. Constituency Demographics The Constituency has a total population of 57 976 of these 29 263 are females women, constituting 50.5%.
Election history Bulawayo as a province has voted for opposition MDC since its formation, Nkulumane as one of the constituencies has permanently voted for the MDC. Voter turnout percentages have fluctuated over the year. The constituency was created in in 1990. Since 2000, it has been dominated by the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC). Gibson Sibanda, then vice president of the party, won the constituency consecutively in 2000 and 2005. After the party split in 2005, Sibanda lost the constituency to Thamsanqa Mahlangu in 2008. Mahlangu retained the seat in 2013. Sibanda amassed 52.5% of the vote in 2000, while in (which year) he had 33.3% reflecting a 19% decline. Mahlangu in 2008 got 31% of the vote while in 2013 he had 39% of the vote representing an 8% increase in support. There was a marked decline in the number of registered voters in the constituency from 2000 to 2008 with 19% while from 2008 to 2013 there was 2% increase in the number of registered voters. The constituency had 27 372 registered voters in 2005, 28 483 registered voters in 2008, 26 970 in 2013 and 21 896 in 2018. 2013 Election Results Political Party Winner Votes % of Votes MDC-T Mahlangu Tamsanqa 7045 62% ZANU PF Ndlovu David 2 494 21% Polling Stations In 2013, Nkulumane had a total of 31 polling stations as compared to 33 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? David Ndlovu is representing ZANU PF in the constituency whilst Kucaca Phulu is representing the MDC T Alliance. More parties registered to contest but names of contestants had not yet been recorded at the time of publishing.
9. Pumula Constituency Constituency Map Constituency Biography Pumula is an old suburb to the west of Bulawayo Province. It is surrounded by new suburbs in Pumula South and North. The constituency is highly impoverished with high levels of unemployment. Election History Constituency shares similar characteristics as a strong hold of the opposition. However, in the absence of opposition it is interesting to watch. In the Last election the both formations of the MDC garnered 8910 votes against 1514 of ZANU PF with a difference of 7403. In 2008 there were 25454 registered voters, 26970 in 2013 and 25 159 in 2018.
2013 Election Results Political Party Name of Candidate Number of Votes % of Votes MDC T Mhlanga Albert 6 100 55% ZANU PF Ncube Godfrey Malaba 2 877 26% Polling Stations In 2013, Pumula had a total of 39 polling stations as compared to 27 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Sichelesile Mahlangu is representing the MDC Alliance in the constituency. More parties are contesting the seat but names of contestants were yet to be recorded at the time of publishing.
10. Lobengula Constituency Constituency Map Constituency Biography Lobengula constituency is made up of high density suburbs of Njube, Old Lobengula, New Lobengula and Lobengula West. It is highly impoverished owing to high unemployment and closure of industries in Bulawayo. Ward 12 and 14 of Bulawayo Municipality make up the constituency. Election History This constituency is a stronghold for the opposition since 2000. In the absence of opposition, it is an interesting constituency to watch. ZANU PF primary election in this constituency were characterised by a fair turnout were a total of 665 voters participated against the total of 1848 votes they received in 2013 which is 36% of the number voted in 2013. In 2008 there were 27566 registered voters 25858 in 2013 and 17 758 in 2018.
2013 Election Results Political Party Name of Candidate Number of Votes % of Votes ZANU PF Dube Christopher 1 848 20% MDC T Nkomo Samuel Sipepa 5 580 63% Who is campaigning? Maidei Mpala is representing ZANU PF in the constituency. More parties are contesting the seat but names of contestants were still to be recorded at the time of publishing.
11. Magwegwe Constituency Constituency Map Constituency Biography The constituency comprises of Hyde Park Estate, Magwegwe West and Lobengula.. The constituency is made up of high density suburbs. The infrastructure is good but there are a few schools in it Red Cross Centre is also found in this constituency. Unemployment has exacerbated poverty and most households lack housing tenure. Sources of livelihood includes the selling of basic goods on the black market, vegetable stalls, cross border trading and back yard saloons. Operation Murambatsvina left the many traders without livelihood. Shortage of basic commodities coupled with price instability and high transport cost are likely to
influence voting patterns. Increases in the incidence of poverty can be associated with unemployment and salaries that are not commensurate with the cost of living which has turned professionals as teachers from middle class to low class citizens. Residents are despondent and some have lost interest in electoral politics as the situation remains unchanged after polls. The coming in of Makoni as an independent candidate raised the hopes of many and this was signalled by the increased number of residents that made the effort to register. Election History The constituency had 26 307 registered voters in 2005 whilst there were 14 838 in 2018. 2013 Election Results Political Party Name of Candidate Number of Votes % of Votes MDC-T Ndebele Anele 4996 56% ZANU PF Nyoni Grace 1 289 14% Polling Stations In 2013, Magwegwe had a total of 20 polling stations as compared to 21 that have been set for 2018 Who is campaigning? Headman Sibanda is representing ZANU PF in the constituency whilst Anele Ndebele is representing the MDC Alliance. More parties are contesting the seat but names of contestants were still to be recorded at the time of publishing.
12. Nketa Constituency Constituency Map Constituency Biography Nketa comprises of Nketa and Emganwini. These are high density suburbs in Bulawayo. This is a new constituency that was hived off Bulawayo South. The major roads linking this area to the city centre are tarred but most inner roads are dusty. Infrastructure in the constituency includes schools, community halls and clinics. Poverty and unemployment levels are high. People of Nketa depend on formal employment and informal employment as well as cross border trading to Botswana. Most of the houses are owned by the Ndebele people (the middle
aged) especially in Emganwini. Most of them have preference for any opposition and are unforgiving of the violence unleashed by Gukurahundi. Voting patterns could be influenced by the escalating cost of living, power cuts and shortage of water experienced in the last two years, which has left people scavenging for water from broken pipes. The people of have suffered from the incessant shortage of basic commodities such as mealie- meal and sugar among others. Election History The constituency had 25 125 registered voters in 2005 and 25 143 registered voters in 2008 whilst there were 28 671 in 2018. 2013 Election Results Political Party Name of Candidate Number of Votes % of Votes MDC-T Masuku Phelela 7649 55% ZANU PF Mashaba Elifasi 3 817 27% Polling Stations In 2013, Nketa had a total of 28 polling stations as compared to 41 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Elifas Mashaba is representing ZANU PF in the constituency whilst Phelela Masuku is representing the MDC Alliance. More parties registered to contest but names of contestants were still to be released at the time of publishing.