Zimbabwe Police Disclose Identities Of ZESN, ERC, And Team Pachedu Members Arrested For "Election Interference"

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has disclosed the identities of individuals associated with the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), Election Resource Centre (ERC), and Team Pachedu. These individuals were arrested on suspicion of interfering with the current electoral proceedings. In a statement seen by Pindula News, police national spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said:

ARREST OF 41 SUSPECTS AND RECOVERY OF ICT EQUIPMENT INTENDED TO BE USED TO ILLEGALLY ANNOUNCE 2023 HARMONISED ELECTION RESULTS.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police is disturbed by subversive and criminal activities by certain individuals and civic organisations such as Zimbabwe Election Support Network, Election Resource Centre and Team Pachedu, in relation to the ongoing electoral process in the country.

This follows the tip-off received and subsequent raid by a Zimbabwe Republic Police crack team at Holiday Inn Hotel, Harare, number 44 Downie Avenue, Belgravia, number 27 Milton Park. Harare and number 501, The Grange, Harare.

As a result, a total of 93 smart cellphones, 38 laptops, two (2) smart watches, two (2) modems, one (1) WIFI router, one (1) external hard drive, Nokia feature phone (kambudzi), one (1) printer, 1 X 24 port switch, various computer chargers, power back-up unit and headphones were recovered.

The equipment was being used to unlawfully tabulate election voting statistics and results from polling stations throughout the country. These figures were being supplied by some observers and political party agents.
The coordinators of the information were stationed at Holiday Inn, Harare and were in the process of feeding information to a location in The Grange, Harare where the Presidential Election results were to be announced using the VPN System through the Apollo concept. The results were to be announced on 24th August 2023 as promised by Citizen Coalition for Change leader Nelson Chamisa.

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Police have arrested 41 suspects in connection with this case (see the attached annexure).

The Zimbabwe Republic Police implores individuals, syndicates and civic organizations to conduct lawful activities in line with the country’s laws. Therefore any criminal acts aimed at causing alarm and despondence among Zimbabweans will be severely dealt with in terms of the country’s laws.

Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Republic Police urges the public to continue being peaceful as the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission finalises the voting and ballot counting process. The police reiterates that no gathering at polling stations will be allowed.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police commends Zimbabweans for the exemplary conduct and peaceful environment which characterized the pre-election and the election period. This should continue during the post-election period. Police will continue to maintain law and order in the country through patrols, blitz and general traffic enforcements.

Annexure

ARRESTED SUSPECTS

1. Ian Goredema, aged 43
2. Ferdinard Chiwaridzo, aged 37
3. Brigthon Takuberekera, aged 30
4. Joseph Mareya, aged 52
5. Mercy Majoni, aged 42
6. Craig Mareya, aged 20
7. Ashley Mapfumo, aged 25
8. Elton Mavhusa, aged 41
9. Yolanda Sarudzai Mavhusa, aged 42
10. Thelma Matanangize, aged 21
11. Benjamin Mukunga, aged 50
12. Natasha Mataire, aged 33
13. Thandeka Tatsvarei, aged 28
14. Kimberly Nhidza, aged 19
15. Succeed Musora, aged 34
16. Christian Nyanzure, aged 34
17. Kudzanai Marimba, aged 31
18. Kudzai Chavhunduka, aged 31
19. Natasha Nyatsanza, aged 24
20. Jack Zaba, aged 42
21. Mahlenkosi Mashingaidze, aged 35
22. Faith Ndlovu, aged 24
23. Winnioe Mabhjeka, aged 27
24. Lorraine Muchaiwa, aged 32
25. Polite Magadza, aged 28
26. Mukudzei Musindo, aged 26
27. Tariro Jingura, aged 43
28. Sinikiwe Kandororo, aged 36
29. Winnie Muhonde, aged 43
30. Tanatswa Takavarasha, aged 27
31. Sandra Jambazi, aged 25
32. Tadiwanashe Chiseko, aged 24
33. Kudakwashe Musonza, aged 19
34. Tapiwa Kapfunde, aged 25
35. Shawn Saveri, aged 21
36. Danai Chikoore, aged 31
37. Tatenda Nyakatsapa, aged 35
38. Thabani Mpofu, aged 28
39. Enistancia Ruvimbo Gwanyanya, aged 34
40. Nobunkhosi Mutangadura, aged 39
41. Trevor Enesi, aged 28

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