Zimbabwe By-elections (March 2022)
The by-elections are mostly a result of Douglas Mwonzora's recall of MDC Alliance’s elected officials, accusing them of joining a rival party led by Nelson Chamisa.
For the full list of winners see: List of March 2022 By-election winners
See A History of Zimbabwean Elections.
Events
Proclamation Of Date For By-elections
On 6 January 2022, President Emmerson Mnangagwa proclaimed Saturday 26 March 2022 as the day for by-elections to be held.[1]
By-election Observers
ZEC invited election observers and the media to apply for accreditation to observe the by-elections on 26 March 2022.
In a notice, ZEC said the deadline for applications was 22 March 2022. ZEC said accreditation would be conducted between 8 am and 5 pm starting on 18 January 2022 at selected venues.
The notice issued by Acting Chief Elections Officer Zimbabwe Electoral Commission J P Chigidji. The accreditation fees were set as follows:
- Local observers – US$ 10 or ZWL equivalent at prevailing Bank rate
- Observers from the continent of Africa – US$20
- Observers from foreign Embassies in Zimbabwe – US$50
- Observers from any country outside Africa – US$100
- Zimbabwean media practitioners accredited with the Zimbabwe Media Commission and working in Zimbabwe for foreign media houses – US$50
- Zimbabwean local media practitioners accredited with the Zimbabwe Media Commission – US$10 or ZWL equivalent at prevailing Bank rate[2]
Nomination Court
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) nomination court sat on Wednesday 26 January 2022 to accept candidates to contest in vacant parliamentary and municipal elections across Zimbabwe. The by-elections are set for 26 March.[3]
Frequently Asked Questions
When Are The 2022 By-elections?
According to Statutory Instrument (SI) 2 of 2022 President Emmerson Mnangagwa proclaimed that by-elections to fill 133 vacant local government and parliamentary seats would be held on 26 March 2022.[1]
Who Can Vote On In The March By-elections?
ZEC Chairman, Justice Priscilla Chigumba, said the Electoral Act stipulates that those eligible to vote for local authority (council) elections are those who had registered before the death or recall of the councillor. Chigumba said there would be a different voters’ roll in the by-elections for local authorities since councillors were recalled on different days.
She said for the National Assembly by-elections, the voter’s roll closes two days after the proclamation of election dates by the President.[4]
Parliament By-elections
Nkulumane Constituency
Pumula Constituency
Pumula Constituency By-election results
| Name of Candidate |
Party |
Result
|
| Sichelesile Mahlangu |
CCC |
3 092
|
| Pumulani Nsingo |
ZANU-PF |
1 212
|
| Richard Ncube |
ZAPU |
227
|
| Albert Mhlanga |
MDC Alliance |
110
|
| Ntandoyenkosi Ndlovu |
UDA |
33
|
| Stanford Nyoni |
RPZ |
27
|
| Thabani Tshuma |
Independent |
62
|
Glen Norah Constituency
Glen View North Constituency
Harare Central Constituency
Harare East Constituency
Highfield East Constituency
Highfield East By-election results
| Name of Candidate |
Political Party |
Result
|
| Erick Murai |
CCC |
5 610
|
| Nobert Chikumbo |
Zanu-PF |
1 600
|
| Gilbert Bgwende |
MDC Alliance |
483
|
| Shelton Mupambwa |
PZ |
34
|
Highfield West Constituency
Highfield West By-election results
| Name of Candidate |
Political Party |
Result
|
| Happymore Chidziva |
CCC |
4 592
|
| Ruwuke Simon Hove |
MDC Alliance |
|
| Emmanuel Juta |
Zanu-PF |
|
Kambuzuma Constituency
Kuwadzana Constituency
Kuwadzana East Constituency
Mufakose Constituency
St Mary's (Chitungwiza) Constituency
Dangamvura-Chikanga (Mutare) Constituency
Mutasa South Constituency
Marondera Central Constituency
Marondera East Constituency
Murewa South Constituency
Chivi South Constituency
Mwenezi East Constituency
Binga North Constituency
Tsholotsho South By-election results
| Name of Candidate |
Party |
Result
|
| Musa Ncube |
Zanu-PF |
4 759
|
| Tapson Nganunu Sibanda |
CCC |
2 879
|
| Leonard Mthombemi |
ZAPU |
868
|
| Bongani Moyo |
Independent |
155
|
Gokwe Central Constituency
Kwekwe Central Constituency
Mberengwa South Constituency
Mbizo Constituency
Mbizo Constituency
| Name of Candidate |
Party |
Result
|
| Settlement Chikwinya |
CCC |
7 146
|
| Vongaishe Mupereri |
Zanu-PF |
3 232
|
| Eventhough-Brave Mapfumo |
MDC Alliance |
189
|
| Gladys G. Mutunami |
UZA |
103
|
| Lovemore Chibukwe |
UDA |
89
|
Events
Violence, Political Rally, Kwekwe, 28 February 2022.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 President Mnangagwa Proclaims 26 March As By-elections Day, Pindula News, Published: January 6, 2022, Retrieved: January 27, 2022
- ↑ ZEC Invites Election Observers To Apply For Accreditation, Pindula News, Published: January 20, 2022, Retrieved: January 27, 2022
- ↑ Anna Chibamu/Clayton Shereni, In Chamisa’s Camp As Party Fields Double Candidates For By-Elections, NewZimbabwe.com, Published: January 26, 2022, Retrieved: January 27, 2022
- ↑ New Voters Won’t Vote In March By-elections – ZEC, Pindula News, Published: January 24, 2022, Retrieved: January 27, 2022
