By-elections ordered in Mujuru and Mnangagwa's constituencies

President Robert Mugabe has ordered that new elections be held for Mt Darwin West and Chirumanzu-Zibagwe constituencies after they fell vacant.

The Mt Darwin West constituency fell vacant after legislator for the constituency, former Vice President Dr Joice Mujuru was removed from government office while National Assembly Member for Chirumanzu-Zibagwe Cde Emmerson Mnangagwa was elevated to be Vice President, leaving the constituency vacant.

In a Government Gazette issued on Saturday, President Mugabe said using powers vested on him nomination courts will sit in Bindura and Gweru Magistrate Courts on the 29th of this month in terms of Section 46 of the Electoral Act Chapter 2:13 to receive nominations of candidates for election for the constituencies of Mt Darwin West and Chirumanzu-Zibagwe.

The 27th of March this year has been set as the date for holding polls if it becomes necessary in terms of Section 46, 17 (c) of the Electoral Act Chapter 2:13 for the election of members of the National Assembly for the two constituencies.