As illustrated in the graph above, Ward 13 has almost half of the total number of registered voters in Mwenezi East constituency. 5.0. What have election observers reported about the credibility of the vote? The Rights Heal Elections consortium contends that the by-election witnessed significant compliance by ZEC to requirements of electoral regulations or laws. However, some incidences infringing on the freedom of choice, movement and expression of citizens dampened the credibility in the political environment framework although the by-election was largely peaceful. The challenges associated with delimitation also dampen credibility in as far the legislative framework is concerned. The peaceful conduct in as much as it could have been a result of absence of strong contestation amongst political parties since ZANU PF faced weak opposition. Peaceful election awareness efforts by non-state actors including the Rights Heal Elections consortium could have also contributed. 6.0. What were the results? The voter turnout for the by election was 41, 9%. Political party ZANU PF Candidate Joosbi Omar No of votes 18700 NCA Welcome Masuku 482 Free-Zim Turner Mhango 386 Rejected votes Total 4|Page 652 20 220