On 2 November, ZANU-PF held a rally at Chikondoma Stadium in Ward 12. The rally was attended by some of the party’s central members such as Sydney Sekeramayi, Biggie Matiza, Mable Chinomona, and Engelbert Rugeje, among others. The party addressed the issue of increases in prices of basic commodities and gave an opportunity to the outgoing MP for Mutoko North Mable Chinomona to bid the constituency farewell. The rally which was held without incidents of violence or disruption was attended by an estimated 500 people mostly women. While all the rallies were reported to have been held in a relatively peaceful environment, a few incidents of worrying remarks were reported. For example, at a rally held on 3 November 2018 in Dandara Village, Mutoko North Ward 6, one speaker reportedly said “Nzvimbo ino nyangwe zvikadii haitongwe neMDC” (come what may, this area will never be governed by the MDC). The constituency was also declared a ‘no go area for the opposition at some ZANU-PF rallies. The war veterans were identified as the main perpetrators of intimidation. At a meeting held by ZANU-PF on 30 October at Chitekwe Community Hall in Ward 12, intentions were expressed to follow up on the MDC Alliance team that was said to be holding a meeting at Madziwa Township during the night and giving money to supporters. Apart from rallies, campaigns were also done through the use of posters or banners on free sites; door to door campaigns; meetings (less than 100 people); rallies (more than 100 people); t-shirts; wristbands; and wrappers for women (mazambia). While both the MDC Alliance and ZANU-PF have visibly used some or all of these methods, the NCA has reportedly used none. Given that there has not been a report on any campaign activities by the NCA, the election will essentially be a race between the MDC Alliance and ZANU-PF. Over the reporting period, with the exception of Wards 8 and Ward 12 where government vehicles were said to have been used for campaigning by ZANU-PF, there were no reported cases of the abuse of State resources. 3|Page