ZANU PF Sweeps By-Elections

The ruling ZANU PF party secured victories in six wards following by-elections held on Saturday, 26 July 2025.

Tafadzwa Mukandi won in Chikomba Ward 10, Austin Phikelele in Chiredzi Ward 4, and Taongashe Fiona in Marondera Ward 6.

In addition, ZANU PF claimed uncontested victories in Mazowe Rural District Council’s Ward 19 and Gutu RDC’s Wards 10 and 14, having already secured those seats unopposed ahead of the polls.

Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) deputy chairperson Rodney Kiwa confirmed the uncontested victories during a press briefing in Harare on Thursday. Said Kiwa:

The winning candidates are Fibian Muzire for Gutu RDC Ward 10, Katinos Mudadi for Gutu RDC Ward 14, and Tichaona Muskwe for Mazowe RDC Ward 19.

The Nomination Court for Ward 10 and Ward 14 of Gutu Rural District Council, along with Ward 19 of Mazowe Rural District Council, sat on 26 June 2025.

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