Mujuru gears for ZimFirst congress

Opposition Zimbabwe People First has pencilled September 3 as the date for its first ever congress set for Harare.

Joyce Mujuru is the interim president and is not likely to be challenged for the post.

According to ZimPF spokesperson Jealous Mawarire, the congress will pave way for proper campaigning for the general elections expected in 2018.

"I can confirm that we have at least for planning purposes, set September 3rd as the date for the party's first convention in Harare. We do not have a specific venue for now but that will be announced in due course," he said.

"Each ward will be asked to submit the names of at least four people, one each, from the youth wing, women's wing, main wing and the war veterans' wing," he said.

"We will also between now and the convention begin to have our lower structures elect people to the district, provincial structures and also make nominations for those they would want to be part of the national executive council.

"The national executive council will be made up of about 110 members."

Mujuru has been holding a series of well attended provincial rallies.

Mujuru was kicked out of Zanu PF following brutal purges over allegations of plotting to topple Mugabe by foul means, including an assassination.