Politicians take to social media
News Day By Phillip Chidavaenzi 6 July 2013 It is now a reality that Zimbabwe is headed for elections, and the techno-savvy among the country’s politicians have taken to social media as they explore new campaign strategies primarily targeted at young people who constitute the bulk of potential voters. The country’s youths spend lots of
Schools to close on July 26: Coltart
News Day By News Day Reporter 6 July 2013 The Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture yesterday said schools will close on July 26 to allow for the holding of harmonised elections slated for July 31. The term was initially scheduled to close on August 8. In a statement, Education minister David Coltart said
Schools to close on July 26
The Herald By The Herald Reporter 6 July 2013 The Ministry of Education, Art, Sports and Culture has brought forward the closure of schools for this term from August 8 to July 26 to cater for the harmonised elections set for July 31. Education, Art, Sports and Culture Minister David Coltart said in a statement
Ncube, Dabengwa forge alliance
The Herald By The Herald Reporter 6 July 2013 MDC and Zapu have forged an alliance ahead of the July 31 harmonised elections in a move that will result in candidates from the two political parties working together and supporting each other during campaigns. The presidents of Zapu, Dr Dumiso Dabengwa, and MDC, Professor Welshman
MDC, Zapu form alliance
The Chroncicle By Mashudu Netsianda 6 July 2013 MDC and Zapu have forged an alliance ahead of the 31 July harmonised elections in a move that will see candidates from the two political parties working together and supporting each other during campaigns. The presidents of Zapu, Dr Dumiso Dabengwa and MDC, Professor Welshman Ncube announced this
Ncube, Dabengwa forge pact
Daily News By Jeffrey Muvundisi 6 July 2013 BULAWAYO – The MDC formation led by Welshman Ncube and Dumiso Dabengwa’s revived Zapu Friday forged a double-headed alliance to enhance chances of regional representation as the country hurtles towards watershed elections on July 31. The partnership emerged soon after MDC led by Morgan Tsvangirai forged an alliance
Rodger Muhlwa withdraws nomination papers, backs Coltart
Bulawayo 24 By Mafu Sithabile 5 July 2013 Rodger Muhlwa, the former Chairman of Highlanders and Zapu candidate for Bulawayo East constituency has formally withdrawn his nomination papers. The withdrawal of Muhlwa’s candidature comes at a time when the MDC led by Welshman Ncube and ZAPU agreed to will back each other’s candidates where one
Parliament Heroes, Villains
The Financial Gazette By Clemence Manyukwe 4 July 2013 AS the chapter closed on the Seventh Parliament last week, it was clear that there were heroes and villains among Members of Parliament representing the people from across the political divide. Sworn in on August 25, 2008 before its June 29 dissolution, expectations were that the Legislative
MDC Candidates
BULAWAYO PROVINCE CONSTITUENCY CANDIDATE 1 BULAWAYO CENTRAL Sibongile Maphosa 2 BULAWAYO EAST David  Coltart 3 BULAWAYO SOUTH Esnath Bulayani 4 MAKOKOBA Thabile  Ndlovu 5 MPOPOMA-PELANDABA Duduzile Dube 6 ENTUMBANE-EMAKHANDENI Christabel Sibutha 7 LOBENGULA Nhlanhla Dube 8 LUVEVE Israel Mabaleka 9 PUMULA Loyisa Ncube 10 MAGWEGWE Sindiso Mazibisa 11 NKULUMANE Matshobana Ncube 12 NKETA
Bulawayo National Assembly candidates
The Chronicle 4 July 2013 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Nketa Constituency Eliphas Mashaba          ZANU-PF Phelela Masuku            MDC-T Charles Mpofu             MDC Joel Dube    Â