Zanu-PF Manifesto launch update - live

16:48 Proceedings end with Suluman Chimbetu now on stage.

16:41 In her closing remarks VP Mujuru said she welcomed the Constitutional Court judgement adding the bench arrived at its decision without undue influence from anyone.

16:31 VP Mujuru calls for supporters to go all out and vote for President Mugabe and Zanu PF.

16:28 Before leaving the podium President Mugabe called for discipline among party cadres repeating his call for zero tolerance to violence and intimidation. In unison all present at the rally spoke in unison saying "Peace begins with me, with you and all of us". VP Mujuru is now giving the closing remarks. The Zanu PF Manifesto and Campaign 2013 is officially launched.

16:16 The revolutionary party leader said indigenisation is meant to prevent flight of capital from the country and urged Zimbabweans to form enterprises that will receive government support.

16:12 President Mugabe said job creation and support to industry would be prioritised by a Zanu PF government.

16:08 President Mugabe admitted that poverty was a major challenge facing the nation but said Zanu PF had crafted a number of programmes to address the plight of Zimbabweans. He also said Zanu PF would look at reintroducing the Zim dollar that is supported by gold reserves.

15:47 President Mugabe slammed President Jacob Zuma presidential advisor Lindiwe Zulu as stupid and idiotic for her utterances trying to dictate when Zimbabwe should elections. He also slammed corruption by MDC-T councillors. President Mugabe castigated promiscuous behaviour and said such people should not lead the people.

15:28 President Mugabe castigated the MDCs for refusing to go to elections  saying it's because they are power hungry. He said no outsider had the power to intervene in the country's judiciary services.

15:23 President Mugabe says Zimbabweans should not allow puppets to lead the nation.



15:17 The revolutionary party leader said Highfield is a politically sacred place and a cradle of the struggle saying the launch was meant to regain what was lost 2008.

15:09 President Mugabe said Highfield is a historic suburb since it was home to many nationalists who spearheaded the struggle for independence.

15:07 President Mugabe has promised to support the party candidates during the campaign period to ensure resounding success. He tells the candidates that they have a battle on their hands.

14:56 President Mugabe is now on the podium.

14:55 Khaya Moyo says the party will revisit some constituencies in which the winning candidates are suspected to have acted inappropriately.

14:49 Simon Khaya Moyo is now making his welcome remarks.

14:41 Finalists to the Miss Zimbabwe global beauty pageant are also present at the Zanu-PF campaign and manifesto launch. Entertainment continues with Mathias Mhere now on stage.

13:36 The programme has been altered with Secretary for Administration Didymus Mutasa introducing candidates that will represent the party in the elections.

12:39 The proceedings have started with entertainment while National Chairman Simon Khaya Moyo will give the welcome remarks then followed by President Mugabe's address and official launch of the campaign and manifesto. Didymus Mutasa will then introduce the candidates while Vice President Joice Mujuru will deliver a vote of thanks.

12:22 Urban Transporters Association of Zimbabwe has provided 150 kombis to ferry people to Zimbabwe Grounds. UTAZ president Wilbert Zhakata said the kombis will be on call for the duration of the rally.

12:15 Thousands of Zanu-PF supporters are gathered at the home of nationalist politics, Zimbabwe Grounds, where President Mugabe will launch the party's manifesto and election campaign for the harmonised elections.