Zanu PF youths 'create database of Mbare residents' ahead of polls

Zimbabwe Peace Project has reported that before the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission rolled out the (BVR) Biometric Voter Registration blitz, nine Zanu PF youths led by Tivanashe Mangwa went around Mbare ward 12 compiling a ruling party database claiming they wanted to ascertain the actual number of people residing in Mbare ward 12 before registration commenced.

"On 1 October Mangwa and his colleagues conducted a door to door campaign recording names, ID numbers and addresses of those they approached. They remarked that as the BVR process was beginning, they wanted to identify how many people would register per ward. They also said that Zanu PF ward meetings were ongoing from 9 October hence everyone must attend without fail. They said they will be recording attendance registers to identify those who will not attend. Some of the victims who had their names recorded are Maud Chisoro, Tatenda Shamu and Peacemaker Chimuti," said ZPP.

"In Mbare ward 4, Zanu PF youths allegedly disrupted a funeral procession at block 2D16 Chawasha Flats, following the death of Standrick Chibanda. On 7 October about 15 Zanu PF youths sent by Joseph Changara attacked the mourners with stones forcing them to flee. Some did not return fearing that the ruling party youths would strike again. An eye witness who asked to have his identity protected reported that the deceased was a well known MDC-T supporter. Among those who fled during the violent clashes are Tecla Maringosi and Peter Musona."