30 September
Right to Food
Ephraim Gwanongodza MP for Chivi Central discriminated several opposition party
supporters and denied them food when he distributed 2kg packets of rice mainly to Zanu PF
supporters. The 2kg packets of rice were just a drop in the ocean considering the acute food
shortages currently being experienced in Chivi District.
Province
Date
HR Violated
Provincial highlights
Midlands
13 September
Rioght to Food
It is alleged that while queueing for a 50kg bag of maize *Charity Chipomo’s name was struck
off the ward 15 Mberengwa North beneficiaries’ list after Zanu PF secretary Tauya Murisi
accused her of attending an opposition rally at the ward center.
27 September
Right to Food
At Mawudo village (ward 8) in Vungu, Phinious Mdlongwa of Zanu PF allegedly removed
*Mirriam Magwenzi of MDC-T and others from the Social Welfare food register. Mdlongwa
who is a member of the selection committee accused Magwenzi of not attending Zanu PF
meetings. Mdlongwa further claimed that the food was coming from a Zanu PF led
government and was supposed to benefit its members only.
*The names of victims have been changed to protect their identities.
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