'Zanu-PF is an elephant,' says Mnangagwa

Acting President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnagagwa has assured the electorate that Zanu-PF is a strong party which continues to guarantee political stability.

Mnangagwa, whose constituency fell vacant following his elevation to the post of Vice President, told the people of Chirumhanzu-Zibagwe constituency that Zanu-PF is like a giant elephant not intimidated by barking dogs.

"Zanu-PF is an elephant that walks, walks and continues to walk. Under the leadership of President Robert Mugabe, Zanu-PF will remain a strong party," he said.

Mnangagwa said a political leader should earn respect from his own people in apparent reference Zanu-PF's former Secretary for Administration, Didymus Mutasa's rejection by people from his province.

"Mutasa has now lost respect in his constituency and province, and that is the end of his political career in Zanu-PF," he said.

Meanwhile, Zanu-PF Midlands Provincial Chairman, Kizito Chivamba has confirmed that the province has started receiving CVs from interested candidates willing to contest in the by-election for Chirumhanzu-Zibagwe constituency,

Zanu-PF is optimistic of a resounding victory in the by-elections, one in Chirumanzu-Zibagwe and another in Mt Darwin West that was vacated by ousted former Vice President, Dr Joice Mujuru.

The polls will be held on 27 March.