MIDLANDS PROVINCE 1. Redcliff Constituency Constituency Map Redcliff Constituency Biography The constituency comprises Redcliff, Ripple Creek and Komera. It is a constituency that was created out of Kwekwe constituency in the Midlands province after 2008 delimitation exercise and is administered under the Redcliff Municipality. It is a mining area near Kwekwe that was established to exploit the rich iron ore deposits in the area. It is the home of Zimbabwe's giant steel production company, ZISCO, and together with the mining of iron ore at Ripple Creek. Constituency Population
The constituency has a population of 60 494 people comprising of 30 032 males and 30 462 females. The population is housed in about 14 451 households with an average household size of 4 people. Amongst the population, 30 018 are registered voters giving an average of 2001 registered voters per ward. There are more females to males in the constituency, this tallies with the provincial population distribution. Ward 25 and ward 3 has 35.12% of the total constituency population. All the wards however have a population counting above 1000 people. Ward 25 has the highest number of registered voters while ward 24 has the least registered voters. There is a link between population distribution and distribution of registered voters in the constituency. All wards have registered voters above the constituency average save for ward 7 and ward 24 as shown in the graph below. The proportion of registered voters represents 49.62% of the total population in the constituency. Election History The constituency had 27 565 registered voters in 2005, 31 544 in 2008, 32 198 in 2013 and 29 681 in 2018. Polling Stations In 2013 Redcliff had a total of 51 polling stations as compared to 58 that have been set for 2018. 2013 Election Results Political Party Winner Votes % of Votes ZANU-PF Ncube Harris 7,631 45% MDC T Chidziva Happymore 5 823 35% Who is campaigning in the constituency? ZANU PF Politburo member July Moyo is the candidate for the party in Redcliff whilst Lloyd Mukapiko is representing the MDC Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing.
2. Gokwe Chireya Constituency Constituency Map Constituency Biography The constituency comprises of Tshoda, Chireya and Rukura. This is a constituency which was part of Gokwe South in 2005 and Gokwe North in 2000, found north east of Chireya business centre, east and south east of Mashame Rural Health Centre. Crops grown in Gokwe Chireya include cotton for cash and maize, groundnuts and round nuts for food. Schools in the area are found along the main road whilst a few are found in the remote places of Gokwe Chireya. The road infrastructure is bad and the floods experienced in 2000 damaged roads and they have not been repaired. The area witnessed some violence and intimidation in the run up to the 2000 and
2005 parliamentary elections. Poverty is high and the incidence of poverty was 72 per cent in 2003 and it has since increased with the decline in the economic performance of the country. Electoral History The constituency had 27 261 registered voters in 2005, 29 324 in 2008 and 27 644 in 2018. In 2013. 2013 Election Results Political Party Candidate Number of Votes % of Votes ZANU PF Sindi Cephas 14 246 82% MDC T Wozhele Joel 3 071 18% Polling Stations Gokwe-Chireya had a total of 47 polling stations as compared to 50 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Torerai Moyo is standing for ZANU PF whilst Robert Nzvenga is representing the MDC Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing. 3. Gokwe Kabuyuni Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography This is a constituency born out of Gokwe North. It comprises of Zomba, Sengwa and Madzivazvido. People survive from the cultivation of fodder crops and cotton, but the area is prone to drought. Schools are few and most of the young people in the area do not go beyond secondary school and they survive on farming for a livelihood. Despite all this, the people have voted in favour of the ruling party in most elections. Some few clinics are found mainly to serve the children's medical requirements just as the statutory requirements demands. Results for 2000 elections are not available as the constituency was non-existent. Electoral History. The constituency had 24 809 registered voters in 2005, 23 699 in 2008, 23 699 in 2013 and 28 159 in 2018. 2013 Election Results Political Party Candidate Number of Votes % of votes
ZANU PF Chikomba Leonard 10 350 0.64 MDC T Muguti Costin 5 190 0.32 Polling Stations Gokwe-Kabuyuni had a total of 45 polling stations as compared to 52 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Leonard Chikomba is campaigning for ZANU PF in the constituency whilst Siampondo David is representing the MDC Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing. 4. Gokwe Nembudziya Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography The constituency includes Nembudziya and Kuwirirana. The region is arid and rainfall is very sporadic. The people rely on farming drought resistant crops such as cotton. The sale of cotton provides income but it comes once a year as a result it is inadequate to sustain their needs. The youth now rely on gold panning in order to supplement incomes. Poverty incidence was 75 per cent in 2003 and this could be higher given rapid economic deterioration that has crippled the country. Children rarely go beyond secondary school as cotton profit is not enough for most households. This has kept the population illiterate and unable to make informed political decisions. They are prone to intimidation but the area remains a ZANU PF stronghold although some opposition activities took place before the 2002 presidential elections. Electoral History.
The constituency had 27 026 registered voters in 2005, 28 899 in 2008, 28 899 in 2013 and 25 438 in 2018. Election Results Political Party Candidate Number of Votes % of votes ZANU PF Wadyajena Justice Mayor 12 511 78% Mbiriza Kizito 3 100 19% Polling Stations Gokwe-Nembudziya had a total of 47 polling stations as compared to 51 that have been set for 2018. Who is Campaigning? Justice Mayor Wadyajena is representing ZANU PF in the constituency whilst Kizito Mbiriza is representing the MDC Alliance. More Parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing. 5. Gokwe Sesame Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography Gokwe Sesame is a constituency that was split from Gokwe Sengwa and Gokwe constituency. The constituency covers Mutimutema and Sesame. The community derives its livelihood from agriculture. Cash crops such as cotton are the main crops in the region. Poverty levels have gone beyond 73 percent and the area is under developed. The health and education delivery system has suffered from staff attrition as professionals are unwilling to work in remote areas. People in Gokwe Rural like most rural communities in Zimbabwe have voted in support of ZANU PF. Electoral History The constituency had 31 905 registered voters in 2005, 28 462 in 2008, 28 426 in 2013 and 29 492 in 2018. In 2013. 2013 Election Results
Political Party Name of winner Number of votes % of Votes ZANU (PF Runzirwayi Jeffery 11 351 66% MDC T Sibanda Emmanuel 5 153 29% Polling Stations Gokwe Sesame had a total of 42 polling stations as compared to 46 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Gorden Chanda is representing ZANU PF in the constituency whilst Smax Ndhlela is representing the MDC Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing. 6. Gokwe Sengwa Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography Gokwe Sengwa includes Sengwa Bridge, Sengwa and Matema. The major business centre is Sengwa Bridge Business Centre. This place has become a ghost centre as many shops are empty and locals travel to Gokwe Centre for goods and services. Schools are few and far between. The area remains largely undeveloped. Some residents find employment at Sengwa Mine, which mines coal. Poverty levels have increased as farming costs increased due to shortages of seed, chemicals and fuel. Electoral History The area remains a ZANU PF stronghold. The constituency had 24 809 registered voters in 2005 whilst in 2008, 35 035 in 2013 and 21 825 in 2018.
2013 Election Results Political Party Name of winner Number of votes % of votes ZANU (PF) Mavima Paul 9,991 82% MDC T Machando Albert 1766 14% Polling Stations In 2013, Gokwe Sengwa had a total of 36 polling stations as compared to 32 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Paul Mavhima is representing ZANU PF in the 2018 Parliamentary elections whilst Peter Judas Sai is representing the MDC Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing. 7. Gokwe Kana Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography Gokwe Kana comprises of Manoti, Mateta and Kana. Gokwe Kana remained relatively unchanged, although, some wards were hived from the constituency. The people rely on subsistence farming and they grow cotton. Infrastructure is undeveloped. Electoral History ZANU PF has won all elections in this constituency. The constituency had 28 397 registered voters in 2005, whilst in 2008 the constituency had 29 387 registered voters, 30 436 in 2013 and 24 079 in 2018. 2013 Election Results Political Party Name of winner Number of votes % of votes ZANU (PF) Ncube Owen 9,693 26% MDC T Nkomo Sibongile 3 532 0.25
Polling Stations In 2013, Gokwe Kana had a total of 45 polling stations as compared to 48 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Owen Ncube is representing ZANU PF in the 2018 Parliamentary elections whilst Lameck Muyambi is representing MDC Alliance. more parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing. 8. Gokwe Central Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography Gokwe comprises of Njelele, Gokwe and Gwavava. The constituency was pruned in the 2008 delimitation and a number of new constituencies have grown out of it. Gokwe is a dry region and cotton remains the main crop area. The area is known for cotton farming and it is a hive of informal trading activities during harvest time. Electoral History The constituency had 22 669 registered voters in 2005 whilst in 2008, the constituency had 24 172 registered voters, 26 549 in 2013 and 29 597 in 2018. 2013 Election Results Political Party Name of Candidate Number of Votes % of Votes ZANU PF Mangami Dorothy 9 145 0.65 MDC Chinyere Joshua 4 100 0.29 Polling Stations
In 2013, Gokwe Central had a total of 42 polling stations as compared to 54 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Victor Matemadanda is representing ZANU PF in the 2018 Parliamentary elections whilst Lisious Mutegwe is representing the MDC Alliance More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing. 9. Gokwe Mapfugautsi Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography Gokwe-Mapfungautsi comprises of Nyarupakwe and Gwanyika. It was amassed from Gokwe Nembudziya. The area is arid, and in the past it was deemed unsuitable for human habitation. There is shortage of water and electrification has not benefited the residents. Due to the fertile soils in the area, people moved from Gutu and Masvingo to settle in this area. Cotton farming is the main source of farming activity as the area is suitable for drought resistant crops. Electoral History
The constituency had 29 947 registered voters in 2005 whilst in 2008, the constituency had 32 383 registered voters, 34 315 in 2013 and 30 914 in 2018. 2013 Election Results Political Party Name of winner Number of votes % of votes ZANU (PF Makwenya Miriam 13,056 20% MDC T Tshili Collet 3 705 72% Polling Stations In 2013, Gokwe Mapfungautsi had a total of 42 polling stations as compared to 47 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Tawanda Karikoga is representing ZANU PF in the 2018 Parliamentary elections whilst Emmanuel Marongwe is representing the MDC Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing. 10. Gokwe Gumunyu Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography The constituency is made up of Copper Queen, Tshoda and Msapakura and born from Gokwe Nembudziya. Cotton farming used to be the main source of income in the area. Cargill depots located in Tshoda have since closed as a result of the fall of cotton prices on the international market. Cotton farming is no longer given priority. Election History ZANU PF has won previous elections. The constituency had 22 613 registered voters in 2005, whilst in 2008, the constituency had 29 321 registered voters in 2008, 25 195 in 2013 and 25 438 in 2018. 2013 Election Results Political Party Name of winner Number of votes % of votes ZANU (PF) Mahiya Melania 11,413 83%
MDC T Tagwireyi Zachariah 1 657 12% Polling Stations In 2013, Gokwe-Gumunyu had a total of 47 polling stations as compared to 50 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Zacharia Tagwirei is representing the MDC Alliance. Political Parties had not yet submitted the names of their contesting candidates at the time of publishing. 11. Chirumhanzu Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography Chirumhanzu South is a new constituency that was hived off Chirumhanzu. It comprises of St Josephs, Holy Cross, Chamisa, Charandura, and Chizhou. Subsistence farming and cattle ranching are the main sources of livelihoods in a constituency. The area is home to a number of boarding schools such as Holy Cross and St Josephs, which attract students from all over Zimbabwe. People are poor and high levels of unemployment are inherent features of this constituency. Electoral History The constituency had 25 705 registered voters in 2005, whilst in 2008, the constituency had 25 960 registered voters, 27 634 in 2013 and 19 478 in 2018.
2013 Election Results Political Party Name of winner Number of votes % of votes ZANU (PF) Pedzisai Innocent 8,744 61% MDC T Masendeke Fransciso 4 924 34% Polling Stations In 2013, Chirumanzu had a total of 65 polling stations as compared to 57 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Babra Rwodzi is representing ZANU PF in the 2018 Parliamentary elections whilst Simbarashe Mkwashi is representing the MDC Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing. 12. Zhombe Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography Communal areas that include Dendera, Runyararo, Vulamatshena and Empress Mine make up the Zhombe Constituency. Born out of Silobela constituency and Chirumanzi constituency, infrastructure found in the constituency includes Mawolokohlo Primary school, St Judes, Zhombe, Nkiwane and Munyati schools. There is Rio Tinto Private Hospital, Samambwa clinic, Nyamunga clinic, Sidakoni clinic and Nyoni Craigholm for rural health care. The constituency has a good network of secondary and tertiary roads. The constituency is mainly agricultural dependant in the north-west and mining in the east and south-east. Most of the mining activity taking place is illegal gold-planning. Poverty levels in the constituency in 2003, were found to be as high as 73% of the total population being poor, 49 per cent of whom were
found to be very poor. The poverty incidence was at 73% which may be much higher now due to drought experienced in the previous years. Election History The constituency had 30 999 registered voters in 2005, whilst in 2008, the constituency had 32 058 registered voters, 34 451 in 2013 and 28 489 in 2018. 2013 Election Results Political Party Winner Votes % of Votes ZANU-PF Ncube Daniel M 9,850 57% MDC T Tazviona Rodger 5 218 30% Polling Stations In 2013, Zhombe had a total of 58 polling stations as compared to 58 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Edmore Samambwa is representing ZANU PF in the 2018 Parliamentary elections whilst Datsun Mapfumo is representing the MDC Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing. 13. Kwekwe Central Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography Kwekwe is an urban constituency, comprising Kwekwe and Globe and Phoenix. The delimitation removed rural parts from this constituency and created three other constituencies. People derive livelihoods from mines and farms that surround the town. However, most of the gold mines have since closed and illegal gold panning has grown to unprecedented levels, which has resulted in environmental degradation. The incidence of poverty is 50% is relatively low. Electoral History Kwekwe's electorate has voted for MDC. The constituency had 23 326 registered voters in 2005 whilst in 2008, 24 131 registered voters in 2008, 25 154 in 2013 and 24 434 in 2018. 2013 Election Results Plitical Party Candidate Number of Votes % of Votes
ZANU PF Matambanadzo Masango 6 051 49% MDC T Chebundo Blessing 5 760 46% Polling Stations In 2013, Kwekwe Central had a total of 25 polling stations as compared to 32 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Cornelius Mupereri is representing ZANU PF in the constituency whilst Blessing Chebundo is representing the MDC Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing. 14. Mbizo Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography This is a constituency which comprises high density suburbs of Mbizo, amassed from Kwekwe constituency of 2005, situated in Kwekwe town. People of Mbizo derive their livelihood from illegal gold panning, while some are employed in mines and industries that surround the town. Electoral History Opposition has found support as the electorate voted for MDC in 2000 and in 2005 when the constituency was still under Kwekwe Constituency. The constituency had 24 704 registered voters in 2005 whilst in 2008, 24 901 registered voters, 25 593 in 2013 and 29 539 in 2018. 2013 Election Results Political Party Winner Votes % of Votes MDC-T Chikwinya Settlement 6,917 53%
ZANU PF Murada Moses 5 206 40% Polling Stations In 2013, Mbizo had a total of 20 polling stations as compared to 39 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Catherine Masvingise is representing ZANU PF in the constituency whilst Settlement Chikwinya is representing MDC Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing. 15. Chirumanzu Zibangwe Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography Chirumanzu North is made out of Mvuma, Rukundo and Netherburn. This is a constituency and Chirumanzu was the original constituency in the 2000 and 2005 elections. Mining and agriculture are the main economic activities in this area. Farming is done on both commercial and subsistence level. Most people work as far as Mvuma town and the surrounding mines. Chirumanzu North is characterized by poor roads. Most of the areas are not served by any transport operators and villagers have to walk several kilometres to get transport. ZANU-PF `s Edwin Muguti won against MDC. Electoral History The constituency had 21 707 registered voters in 2005 whilst in 2008, the constituency had 22 366 registered voters, 31 071 in 2013 and 33 158 in 2018. 2013 Election Results Political Party Name of winner Number of votes % of votes
ZANU (PF) Mnangagwa Emmerson 17,996 84% MDC T Jeko Ishmael 2 803 15% Polling Stations In 2013, Chirumanzu/Zibagwe had a total of 62 polling stations as compared to 84 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Prosper Machando is representing ZANU PF in the 2018 Parliamentary elections whilst Qobizitha Mlilo is representing the MDC Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing. 16. Chiwundura Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography Chiwundura is a constituency formerly under Gweru Rural constituency and it is mainly rural. It comprises Gunde, Connemara, St Patricks, Muchalata and Guinea Fowl. Farming is the main source of income in the constituency. Election History Politically both ZANU PF and MDC have support as illustrated by the fact that in 2000 MDC won the election and was unseated in 2005. ZANU PF won the election by a small margin which demonstrates a highly contested area. The constituency had 30 548 registered voters in 2005 whilst it had 31 146 registered voters in 2008, 30 880 in 2013 and 41 850 in 2018. 2013 Election Results Political Party Name of winner Number of votes % of votes
ZANU (PF) Chivamba Kizito 11,550 57% MDC T Mukahlera Timothy 7 670 38% Polling Stations In 2013, Chiwundura had a total of 65 polling stations as compared to 48 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Brown Ndlovu is representing ZANU PF in the 2018 Parliamentary elections whilst Livingstone Chiminya is representing the MDC Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing. 17. Vungu Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography Vungu is a constituency born from Gweru rural. Vungu is a peri- urban constituency surrounded by plots. Small scale commercial farming is the main activity done to sustain livelihoods. The area receives good rains that enable residents to undertake irrigation activities during winter and summer. Electoral History The constituency had 26 555 registered voters in 2005, whilst in 2008, the constituency had 27 029 registered voters, 24456 registered voters in 2013 and 25 684 in 2018.
2013 Election Results Political Party Winner Votes % of Votes ZANU-PF Madubeko Josephat 6269 48% MDC T Sibanda Ezra 4 757 36% Polling Stations In 2013, Vungu had a total of 49 polling stations as compared to 47 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Omega Sibanda is representing ZANU PF in the constituency whilst Nimrod Lunga is representing MDC Alliance. More political parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing. 18. Gweru Urban Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography Gweru Urban comprises of Dabuka and Gweru. This is an urban constituency. Mining, farming, manufacturing and services are the main economic activities in Gweru Urban. Gweru hubs PTC`s International Telephone Exchange. Several people are also employed in three learning institutions that found in Gweru, namely Midlands State University, Mkoba Teachers College and Gweru Technical College. The buildings are very old, especially in high density residential areas. Zimbabwe National Army Midlands Museum is an attraction in the city. Unemployment levels are high as many industries have scaled down or closed. Electoral History Gweru Urban has voted in favour of opposition MDC even though ZANU PF support is evident. The constituency had 28 589 registered voters in 2005 whilst in 2008, the constituency had 29 473 registered voters, 31 542 in 2013 and 34 564 registered in 2018. 2013 Election Results
Political Party Name of winner Number of votes % of votes MDC-T Zvidzai Sesel 7,755 51% ZANU PF Gwatidzo Christopher 6 164 40% Polling Stations In 2013, Gweru Urban had a total of 34 polling stations as compared to 44 that have been set for 2018. Who is Campaigning? Theresa Moyo is representing ZANU PF in the constituency whilst Brian Dube is representing the MDC Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing. 19. Zvishavane Ngezi Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography Zvishavane Ngezi was carved out of Zvishavane. It is made up of Sabi, Mabasa, Matenda Vungwe, Mufambi and Mapunza. Dependent on subsistence farming, the area is dry and crops do not do very well so there is no food security. It is a peri-urban and residents engage in subsistence farming as the main economic activity. Some people earn a living through trading activities. It is one of the two constituencies that emerged from Zvishavane Constituency. Similar to all rural communities, the residents are experiencing the pain of economic decay. Election History The constituency had 28 575 registered voters in 2005, whilst in 2008, the constituency had 24 664 registered voters, 31 107 in 2013 and 35 372 in 2018.
2013 Election Results Political Party Winner Votes Total Votes ZANU-PF Holder John 9,015 48% MDC T Timveos Costa Michael 8 720 46% Polling Stations In 2013, Zvishavane Ngezi had a total of 52 polling stations as compared to 61 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Lawrence Mavima is representing ZANU PF in the constituency whilst Michael Timivious. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing. 20. Zvishavane Runde Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography The constituency is made up of Mapanzure, Musabani, Dadaya, and Zvishavane Town. Mining of asbestos on the Zvishavane Mine and farming in communal areas of Dadaya and Mapanzure are the main economic activities. Recently, illegal gold panning has emerged as the main source of livelihood for the generality of the constituency. Roads in this area are the worst in the country mainly due to illegal panning activities. Electoral History ZANU PF won elections in the Zvishavane constituency but the presence of opposition is evidenced by the narrow miss by ZANU PF in 2000.
The constituency had 28 230 registered voters in 2005 whilst in 2008, the constituency had 32 837 registered voters and a decrease to 32 454 in 2013 and 22 733 registered in 2018. In 2013. 2013 Election Results Political Party Winner Votes % of Votes ZANU-PF Moyo Fred 12,851 81% MDC T Bhoko Clever 2 367 15% Polling Stations Zvishavane Runde had a total of 61 polling stations as compared to 58 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? James Maungwa is representing ZANU PF in the constituency whilst Leopold Mudisi is representing MDC Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing. 21. Shurugwi North Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography Shurugwi North is comprised of Shurugwi Town, Hanke, Svanota, Tongogara and Jobong. It has a branch railway line that connects to Gweru. The main economic activities include mining, farming and forestry. Most people in the area work in the mines, in the manufacturing and service companies within the constituency. Illegal gold panning has dominated the lives of most residents especially the young generation. Originally, Shurugwi constituency was represented in parliament by Ian smith from 1980 to 1986 till his expulsion from parliament. Francis Nhema of ZANU-PF represented the constituency thereafter. Roads and bridges in the area need to be repaired as they have potholes. Unemployment is high, as ZIMASCO mine has scaled down production. Election History The constituency had 23 836 registered voters in 2005, whilst in 2008, the constituency had a total of 24 120 registered voters, 30 191 in 2013 and 33 023 in 2018. 2013 Election Results
Political Party Winner Votes % of Votes ZANU-PF Nhema Chenaimoyo D 12,070 65% MDC T Manungo Munyaradzi 5 655 30% Polling Stations In 2013, Shurugwi North had a total of 64 polling stations as compared to 71 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Plaxedes Maramwidze is representing ZANU PF in the constituency whilst Munyaradzi Manungo is representing the MDC Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing. 22. Shurugwi South Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography Shurugwi South was carved out of Shurugwi constituency. The constituency is made up of Mutiri, Chikato, Makonde, Pakame, and Donga. The rural communities in this area depend on subsistence agriculture. For goods and services people have to travel to Gweru but transport problems as well as the expenses involved have been discouraging. The area is under developed and Chachacha growth point does not have basic commodities needed by people. Transport costs have soared as a result of the fuel shortages that have crippled the country for the past decade. Electoral History ZANU PF has dominated electoral politics in this area although the presence of MDC is felt to a limited extent. The constituency had 23 836 registered voters in 2005, whilst in 2008, the constituency had a total of 22 141 registered voters. In 2013 there were 26 014 registered voters while in 2018, 22 152 registered in 2018. 2013 Election Results
Political Party Winner Votes Total Votes ZANU-PF Matangidze Tapiwanashe 11,507 80% MDC T Mutandavari Munyaradzi 2 515 17% Polling Stations In 2013, Shurugwi South had a total of 50 polling stations as compared to 53 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Edmund Mukaratigwa is representing ZANU PF in the 2018 Parliamentary elections whilst David Shoko is representing MDC Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing. 23. Mberengwa East Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography Mberengwa East is made up of Mberengwa, Don Bosco, Chidembeko, Mupandashango and Mnene. Beryl, chrome, asbestos, iron ore and high grade limestone have been found in the area. Buchwa Mine, mines iron ore and provides employment for people in the area. People survive on both mining activities and farming activities. Illegal gold panning is rife and has proved a quick source of income. Poverty incidence in Mberengwa was recorded at 74% in 2003. The government has not been able to curb this activity given the high unemployment in Zimbabwe. Mberengwa is famous for Sandawana Emeralds. Election History In the 2005 parliamentary election, ZANU-PF's Rugare Gumbo won against MDC`s candidate. In 2002, the area was a political hotspot and characterized by political violence led by Biggie Chitoro. The constituency had 21 660 registered voters in 2005 whilst in 2008, the constituency had 22 024 registered voters in 2008, 23 582 in 2013 and 16 857 in 2018. 2013 Election Results
Political Party Winner Votes % of Votes ZANU (PF) Hlongwane Makhosini 8,895 75% MDC T Hove Coming 2 612 22% Polling Stations In 2013, Mberengwa East had a total of 47 polling stations as compared to 37 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Mark Raidza is representing ZANU PF in the 2018 Parliamentary elections whilst Peace Moyo is representing MDC T. More parties registered to contest at the time of publishing. 24. Mberengwa West Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography Mberengwa West is made up of Masase, Humebeni and Mwenezi. This constituency was curved out of Mberengwa North. Mberengwa West is rich in minerals. It is plural society with a number of ethnic groups. Ndebele and Karanga are the languages spoken in the area. Land is used for farming and cattle ranching. Election History ZANU PF has won elections in this region and opposition activities is very limited. The constituency had 22 163 registered voters in 2005 whilst in 2008, the constituency had 22 821 registered voters, 23 673 for 2013 and 15 791 in 2018. 2013 Election Results Political Party Candidate Number of Votes % of Votes
ZANU PF Gumbo Joram 7 262 73% MDC Gumbo Tinashe 2 222 22% Polling Stations In 2013, Mberengwa West had a total of 38 polling stations as compared to 40 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Chikananai is representing the MDC Alliance. Political parties had not yet submitted the names of their contesting candidates at the time of publishing. 25. Mberengwa North Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography The constituency is made up from Mberengwa, Chidembeko, Don Bosco, Mupandashango, Danga and Mnene. Similar to many rural constituencies, the people are poor and face food insecurity due to the agricultural sector that has collapsed in Zimbabwe. Electoral History In the past elections, this was a no go area for MDC. The constituency had 24 542 registered voters in 2008 whilst in 2005, it had a total of 23 550 registered voters, 29 835 in 2013 and 26 536 in 2018. 2013 Election Results Political Party Winner Votes % of Votes ZANU (PF) Zhou Tafanana 15,174 84% MDC T Zhou Takavafira 2 433 13%
Polling Stations In 2013, Mberengwa North had a total of 46 polling stations as compared to 54 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Tafanana Zhou is representing ZANU PF in the constituency whilst Takavafira Zhou is representing the MDC Alliance. More political parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing. 26. Mberengwa South Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography Mberengwa South is a constituency that was born from Mberengwa. It is made up from Makuva, Mataga, Nyala, Musume, Bonda and Mutivi. The people rely mostly on subsistence Farming and poverty levels are high. Election History The area has been a ZANU PF stronghold. The constituency had 22 828 registered voters in 2005 whilst in 2008, the constituency had 29 003 registered voters, 30 192 in 2013 and 19 649 in 2018. 2013 Election Results Political Party Winner Votes % of Votes ZANU-PF Mabuwa Chiratidzo I 12,358 82% MDC T Shoko Davies 1 562 11%
Polling Stations In 2013, Mberengwa South had a total of 49 polling stations as compared to 49 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Alum Mpofu is representing ZANU PF in the constituency whilst David Shoko is representing the MDC Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing. 27. Mkoba Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography Mkoba constituency comprises the high density suburb in Gweru. Before Bata Shoe Company downsized, most of the residents in this constituency found employment with the company. Similar to most urbanites in Zimbabwe, the people have experienced massive food shortages and the skyrocketing inflation. Since 2000, most youths have not been able to secure employment. This could have an impact on voting patterns in this constituency. Election History MDC has won in previous elections.
The constituency had 30 794 registered voters in 2005 whilst in 2008, the constituency had a total of 32 901 registered voters, 33 550 in 2013 while 34 928 registered in 2018. 2013 Election Results Political Party Candidate Number of Votes % of Votes MDC T Amos Chibaya 16 470 61% ZANU PF Zifungo Dzingirai 5 370 32% Polling Stations In 2013, Mkoba had a total of 36 polling stations as compared to 50 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Amos Chibaya 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. 28. Silobela Constituency Constituency Map
Constituency Biography Made from Ntombe, Crossroads, Silobela, Exchange, Jena and Donsa, the people of Silobela have a strong inclination towards the Ndebele language. The people are generally poor. The people have voted for opposition and this could be attributed to the fact that dissident operations were high in this area and the people were subjected to curfews even after independence in the early 1980s. The population for Silobela constituency was 66 792 people, with 32 416 males and 34 376 females. There are 12 815 households with average household size of 4 people. Amongst the population, 31 510 are registered voters giving an average of 2 101 registered voters per ward. Ward 25 has the highest number of registered voters whilst ward 26 has the least number of registered voters. There are 30 primary schools enrolling 17 597 pupils and 3 secondary schools enrolling 1 184. The constituency also has 5 clinics and 5 rural health service centres. Electoral History The constituency had 21 061 registered voters in 2005 whilst in 2008, the constituency had 26 590 registered voters, 31 339 in 2013 and 28 956 in 2018. 2013 Election Results
Political Party Winner Votes % of Votes ZANU-PF Mpofu Mtokozisi M 8142 53% MDC T Sululu Anadi 5 323 35% Polling Stations In 2013, Silobela had a total of 60 polling stations as compared to 55 that have been set for 2018. Who is campaigning? Ntokozisi Manoki Mpofu is representing ZANU PF in the 2018 Parliamentary elections whilst Fanuel Sibindi is representing the MDC Alliance. More parties registered to contest the seat but were still to be recorded at the time of publishing. n