Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Electioneering Strategy in Full Swing

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WITH President Robert Mugabe hinting in a High Court application concerning by-elections that he wants elections held in March next year, Zanu PF is rapidly swinging into full electioneering mode as its provincial chairpersons recently in China returned to a series of marathon meetings, while senior officials are trying to recruit worshippers and use empowerment activities to garner support.

As part of its wider election strategy, Zanu PF heavyweights, including Mugabe, his deputy Joice Mujuru and Information, Media and Publicity minister Webster Shamu, have visited the Apostolic church sect targeting over two million members to boost their party's support base.

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