Zanu-PF guns for MDC-T strongholds

Although Zanu-PF made a significant comeback in the July 2013 general elections, capturing some urban constituencies, urban councils have largely remained under the control of the MDC led by Morgan Tsvangirai.

According to Zanu-PF sources the move to split the rural portfolio from the ministry of Local Government is strategy meant to combine Saviour Kasukuwere's commissariat duties with local governance responsibilities to deliver Zanu-PF the elusive urban vote.

A preliminary plan of action, through which Zanu-PF aims to win urban votes, is being finalised by Kasukuwere's commissariat department.