Results of the Zimbabwe parliamentary elections, 2005
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Constituency results

           Harare Province          

  1. BUDIRIRO: Gilbert Shoko (MDC) 17,053; David Makufa (ZANU-PF) 4,886.
  2. CHITUNGWIZA: Fidelis Mhashu (MDC) 12,024; Brighton Chirongwe (ZANU-PF) 8,126.
  3. DZIVARASEKWA: Edwin Mushoriwa (MDC) 11,617; Francis Muchada (ZANU-PF) 5,014.
  4. GLEN NORAH: Priscilla Misihairambwi-Mushonga (MDC) 14,841; Victoria Chitepo (ZANU-PF) 4,648; Thomas Gwati (ZIYA) 36.
  5. GLEN VIEW: Paul Madzore (MDC) 14,231; Sabina Mangwende (ZANU-PF) 3,993; Clemence Machakaire (ZPDP) 61.
  6. HARARE EAST: Tendai Biti
    Tendai Biti
    Tendai Laxton Biti is a Zimbabwean politician. He is the Secretary-General of the Movement for Democratic Change political party and a member of Parliament for Harare East; currently he is the Minister of Finance of Zimbabwe.-Early life:Biti was born in Dzivarasekwa, Harare...

     (MDC) 9,259; Muvengwa Mukarati (ZANU-PF) 4,363.
  7. HARARE CENTRAL: Murisi Zwizwai (MDC) 10,462; Florence Chideya (ZANU-PF) 4,423; Margaret Dongo
    Margaret Dongo
    -Liberation war:In 1975 she left secondary school to cross into Mozambique to join the guerrillas, adopting the chimurenga name of Tichaona Muhondo . She described the ZANLA leader Josiah Tongogara as "principled. He was unwavering in knowing what he was fighting for and could not easily be driven...

     (Ind) 525.
  8. HARARE NORTH: Trudy Stevenson (MDC) 11,262; Nyasha Chikwinya
    Nyasha Chikwinya
    Nyasha Chikwinya is a Zimbabwean politician with the ruling Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front. She was elected to the House of Assembly in 1995, representing the Harare North constituency, but lost her seat in the 2000 elections, coming in second with just 4,852 votes, compared to...

     (ZANU-PF) 5,134.
  9. HARARE SOUTH: Hubert Nyanhongo (ZANU-PF) 11,545; James Mushonga (MDC) 10,716.
  10. HATFIELD: Tapiwa Mashakada (MDC) 11,652; Amos Midzi (ZANU-PF) 9,408.
  11. HIGHFIELD: Pearson Mungofa (MDC) 12,600; Rodrick Nyandoro (ZANU-PF) 4,296; Sekai Dutiro (ZANU Ndonga) 88.
  12. KAMBUZUMA: Willis Madzimure (MDC) 17,394; Samuel Mvurume (ZANU-PF) 5,555.
  13. KUWADZANA: Nelson Chamisa
    Nelson Chamisa
    Nelson Chamisa is a Zimbabwean politician and member of the House of Assembly of Zimbabwe for Kuwadzana, Harare. His charismatic speeches and eloquence saw him rise to become the Secretary for Information and Publicity for the opposition party Movement for Democratic Change , and former national...

     (MDC) 13,870; David Mutasa (ZANU-PF) 5,024; Luckyponds Chitate (ZANU Ndonga) 116.
  14. MBARE: Gift Chimanikire (MDC) 15,543; Tendai Savanhu (ZANU-PF) 9,418; Sipiwe Mupini (ZANU Ndonga) 254; Dunmore Makuwaza (Ind) 121.
  15. MUFAKOSE: Pauline Mupariwa (MDC) 12,643; Sabina Thembani (ZANU-PF) 4,016; Godfrey Magaya (ZANU Ndonga) 177.
  16. ST MARY: Job Sikhala (MDC) 13,369; Patrick Nyaruwata (ZANU-PF) 7,498; Tendekai Mswata (Ind) 130.
  17. TAFARA-MABVUKU: Timothy Mabhawu (MDC) 13,473; Pamela Tungamirai (ZANU-PF) 6,078; Fanuel Chiremba (Ind) 131.
  18. ZENGEZA: Goodrich Chimbaira (MDC) 12,129; Christopher Chigumba (ZANU-PF) 8,718; Emilda Muchayiwa (ZANU Ndonga) 81.
               Bulawayo Province          
  19. BULAWAYO EAST: Prof Welshman Ncube
    Welshman Ncube
    Welshman Ncube is a Zimbabwean politician. He is the President of the Movement for Democratic Change – Mutambara, and since February 2009 has been the Minister of Industry and Commerce. He was elected as a member of the House of Assembly of Zimbabwe for Bulawayo North East in the 2000 election and...

     (MDC) 10,804; Joshua Teke Malinga (ZANU-PF) 2,506.
  20. BULAWAYO SOUTH: David Coltart
    David Coltart
    David Coltart is a Zimbabwean lawyer, Christian leader and politician. He was a founding member of the Movement for Democratic Change when it was established in 1999 and its founding Secretary for Legal Affairs. He was the Member of Parliament for Bulawayo South in the House of Assembly from 2000...

     (MDC) 12,120; Sithembiso Nyoni (ZANU-PF) 3,777.
  21. LOBENGULA/MAGWEGWE: Fletcher Duluni Ncube (MDC) 12,603; Molly Mpofu (ZANU-PF) 2,892.
  22. MAKOKOBA: Thokozani Khuphe
    Thokozani Khuphe
    Thokozani Khuphe is a Zimbabwean politician and the Vice-President of the Movement for Democratic Change . She has been Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe since 11 February 2009, and she is a senior Member of Parliament for Makokoba constituency.In 2005 she was elected Vice President of theMovement...

     (MDC) 12,138; Sihle Thebe (ZANU-PF) 3,438; Arnold Payne (Ind) 165; Wilson Bancinyane-Ndiweni (Ind) 97.
  23. NKULUMANE: Gibson Sibanda
    Gibson Sibanda
    Gibson Jama Sibanda was a Zimbabwean politician and Trade Unionist. He was a founding member of the Movement for Democratic Change and at the time of his death was the Vice-President of the faction of the Movement for Democratic Change led by Arthur Mutambara...

     (MDC) 12,392; Absolom Sokhosana (ZANU-PF) 3,243.
  24. PELANDABA/MPOPOMA: Milton Gwetu (MDC) 11,587; Sikhanyiso Ndlovu (ZANU-PF) 3,228; Leonard Nkala (Ind) 141.
  25. PUMULA-LUVEVE: Esaph Mdlongwa (MDC) 13,810; Michael Batandi Mpofu (ZANU-PF) 3,527; Stars Mathe (Ind) 220.
               Mashonaland East          
  26. CHIKOMBA: Tichaona Jokonya
    Tichaona Jokonya
    Dr Tichaona Joseph Benjamin Jokonya was a Zimbabwean politician, civil servant and diplomat.-Early life:Jokonya was born in the Charter District, since renamed Chikomba and attended Lourdes Mission and Kutama Secondary School before training as a primary schoolteacher. After six years he was...

     (ZANU-PF) 17,928; Pimiel Kudenga (MDC) 7,403.
  27. GOROMONZI: Herbert Murerwa
    Herbert Murerwa
    Herbert Muchemwa Murerwa is a Zimbabwean politician. He served as the Minister of Finance in the Government of Zimbabwe from 1996 to 2000, from August 2002 to February 2004, and again from April 26, 2004 to February 6, 2007...

     (ZANU-PF) 16,782; Claudious Marimo (MDC) 8,578.
  28. HWEDZA: Aneas Chigwedere (ZANU-PF) 17,680; Theresa Makore (MDC) 8,314.
  29. MARONDERA EAST: Sydney Sekeramayi (ZANU-PF) 19,192; James Ian Kay (MDC) 10,066.
  30. MARONDERA WEST: Ambrose Mutinhiri (ZANU-PF) 16,029; Shadrek Chipangura (MDC) 4,457.
  31. MUDZI EAST: Ray Kaukonde (ZANU-PF) 18,003; Essau Muchemedzi (MDC) 2,676; Tendai Marowa (Ind) 1,179.
  32. MUDZI WEST: Aqualinah Katsande (ZANU-PF) 18,547; Shorai Tsungu (MDC) 3,636.
  33. MUREHWA NORTH: David Parirenyatwa (ZANU-PF) 17,677; Alois Mudzingwa (MDC) 4,137.
  34. MUREHWA SOUTH: Joel Biggie Matiza (ZANU-PF) 19,200; Alaska Kumirai (MDC) 4,586.
  35. MUTOKO NORTH: David Chapfika (ZANU-PF) 16,257; Shupikai M Mandaza (MDC) 3,782.
  36. MUTOKO SOUTH: Olivia Muchena (ZANU-PF) 19,390; Derrick Muzira (MDC) 3,358.
  37. SEKE: Phineas Chihota (ZANU-PF) 15,434; Milton Bene (MDC) 8,843.
  38. UZUMBA MARAMBA PFUNGWE: Kenneth Mutiwekuziva (ZANU-PF) 31,351; Stewart Pairemanzi (MDC) 3,289.
               Mashonaland West          
  39. CHEGUTU: Webster Shamu (ZANU-PF) 16,542; Zvampila Nomhle (MDC) 8,286.
  40. CHINHOYI: Faber Chidarikire (ZANU-PF) 9,462; Silas Matamisa (MDC) 5,773.
  41. HURUNGWE EAST: Reuben Marumahoko (ZANU-PF) 19,670; Biggie Haurobhi (MDC) 6,091.
  42. HURUNGWE WEST: Cecilia Gwachirwa (ZANU-PF) 17,295; Godfrey Gumbo (MDC) 7,663.
  43. KADOMA: Editor Matamisa (MDC) 10,023; Jimayi Muduvuri (ZANU-PF) 8,740.
  44. KARIBA: Jonathan Chandengenda (ZANU-PF) 13,719; Nathan Mukwasha (MDC) 9,540.
  45. MAKONDE: Leo Mugabe (ZANU-PF) 18,607; Jeffat Karemba (MDC) 3,643.
  46. MANYAME: Patrick Zhuwawo (ZANU-PF) 15,478; Hilda Mafudze (MDC) 8,312.
  47. MHONDORO: Sylvester Nguni (ZANU-PF) 13,966; Shakespeare Maya (MDC) 4,015.
  48. NGEZI: Bright Matonga (ZANU-PF) 16,801; Flora Hotyo (MDC) 2,404.
  49. SANYATI: Zacharia Ziyambi (ZANU-PF) 16,512; Trevor Ruzvidzo (MDC) 4,919.
  50. ZVIMBA NORTH: Ignatius Chombo (ZANU-PF) 16,140; Prince Chibanda (MDC) 4,834.
  51. ZVIMBA SOUTH: Sabina Mugabe
    Sabina Mugabe
    Sabina Gabriel Mugabe was a Zimbabwean politician. She was the younger sister of the current Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe. She served as the Member of Parliament for Makonde East from 1985 to 1990 and for Zvimba South from 1990 to 2008.Sabina Mugabe died in Harare on 29 July 2010, aged 75,...

     (ZANU-PF) 17,797; Emillie Masimba (MDC) 2,439.
               Mashonaland Central          
  52. BINDURA: Elliot Manyika (ZANU-PF) 21,279; Joel Mugariri (MDC) 8,816.
  53. GURUVE NORTH: David Butau (ZANU-PF) 24,165; Allan Marcomic (MDC) 2,679.
  54. GURUVE SOUTH: Edward Chindori-Chininga (ZANU-PF) 16,801; Biggie Chigonero (MDC) 3,375.
  55. MAZOWE EAST: Chen Chimutengwende (ZANU-PF) 18,041; Shepherd Mushonga (MDC) 7,567; Gideon Chinogurei (ZANU Ndonga) 386.
  56. MAZOWE WEST: Sabina Zinyemba (ZANU-PF) 14,397; Michael Gonye (MDC) 5,474.
  57. MOUNT DARWIN NORTH: Joyce Mujuru
    Joyce Mujuru
    Joice Mujuru is a Zimbabwean politician serving as Vice President of Zimbabwe. She has held this post since December 2004, and is also Vice President of ZANU-PF...

     (ZANU-PF) 28,943; Chinoto Mukwezvaramba (MDC) 2,205.
  58. MOUNT DARWIN SOUTH: Saviour Kasukuwere (ZANU-PF) 29,549; Henery Chimbiri (MDC) 2,712.
  59. MUZARABANI: Luke Mushore (ZANU-PF) 24,569; Edwin Zambara (MDC) 3,180.
  60. RUSHINGA: Sandra Machirori (ZANU-PF) 22,494; Brain Makufu (MDC) 2,298.
  61. SHAMVA: Nicholas Goche (ZANU-PF) 29,287; Godfrey Chimombe (MDC) 4,848.
               Manicaland          
  62. BUHERA NORTH: William Mutomba (ZANU-PF) 15,714; Tichaona Mudzingwa (MDC) 11,286; Moses Mutyasira (ZIYA) 236.
  63. BUHERA SOUTH: Kumbirai Kangai (ZANU-PF) 15,066; Solomon Madzore (MDC) 13,893; Solomon Mbaimbai (ZANU Ndonga) 439.
  64. CHIMANIMANI: Samuel Undenge (ZANU-PF) 15,817; Eileen Bennet (MDC) 11,031.
  65. CHIPINGE NORTH: Morris Sakabuya (ZANU-PF) 16,647; Matheus Matewu-Mlambo (MDC) 10,920; Daniel Tuso (Ind) 609.
  66. CHIPINGE SOUTH: Enock Porusingazi (ZANU-PF) 16,412; Elia Makotore (MDC) 12,163; Wilson Kumbula (ZANU Ndonga) 2,129.
  67. MAKONI EAST: Shadreck Chipanga (ZANU-PF) 9,201; Pishayi Muchauraya (MDC) 7,780.
  68. MAKONI NORTH: Didymus Mutasa (ZANU-PF) 18,910; Elton Mangoma (MDC) 6,077.
  69. MAKONI WEST: Joseph Made (ZANU-PF) 14,436; Remus Makuwaza (MDC) 7,954; Tendai Chekera (ZANU Ndonga) 403.
  70. MUTARE CENTRAL: Innocent Gonese (MDC) 13,289; Shadreck Beta (ZANU-PF) 5,088; Sylvia Tsata (ZANU Ndonga) 73.
  71. MUTARE NORTH: Giles Mutsekwa (MDC) 11,597; Ellen Gwaradzimba (ZANU-PF) 7,066.
  72. MUTARE SOUTH: Freddy Kadzama (ZANU-PF) 11,552; Sydney Mukwecheni (MDC) 8,220.
  73. MUTARE WEST: Christopher Mushowe (ZANU-PF) 13,216; Gabriel Chiwara (MDC) 7,055.
  74. MUTASA NORTH: Lt. Gen. Michael Nyambuya (ZANU-PF) 10,135; Evelyn Masaiti (MDC) 6,605.
  75. MUTASA SOUTH: Oppah Muchinguri (ZANU-PF) 9,715; Edwin Mauppa (MDC) 9,318.
  76. NYANGA: Paul Kadzima (ZANU-PF) 12,602; Douglas Mwonzora (MDC) 9,360.
               Midlands          
  77. CHIRUMANZU: Edwin Muguti (ZANU-PF) 13,373; Regis Mavindidze Fambisai (MDC) 4,971.
  78. GOKWE: Lovemore Mupukuta (ZANU-PF) 14,113; Aaron Chinhara (MDC) 8,987.
  79. GOKWE NEMBUDZIYA: Flora Bhuka (ZANU-PF) 23,664; Farai Magaya (MDC) 7,104.
  80. GOKWE CHIREYA: Leonard Chikomba (ZANU-PF) 18,111; Sibangani Mlandu (MDC) 8,951.
  81. GOKWE KANA: Max Kokera Machaya (ZANU-PF) 16,568; Muyambi Lameck Nkiwane (MDC) 6,306.
  82. GOKWE SENGWA: Esther Nyauchi (ZANU-PF) 17,922; Tongai Choga (MDC) 9,048.
  83. GWERU RURAL: Josphat Madubeko (ZANU-PF) 11,226; Renson Gasela (MDC) 8,230.
  84. GWERU URBAN: Timothy Mukahlera (MDC) 8,011; Enos Size (ZANU-PF) 5,689.
  85. KWEKWE: Blessing Chebundo (MDC) 12,989; Emmerson Mnangagwa
    Emmerson Mnangagwa
    Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa is a Zimbabwean politician who has been Minister of Defense since February 2009. He was previously Minister of State Security from 1982 to 1988, then Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs until 2000; he was Speaker of Parliament from July 2000 to 2005 and...

     (ZANU-PF) 11,124.
  86. MBERENGWA EAST: Rugare Gumbo (ZANU-PF) 17,915; Goodwill Shiri (Ind) 3,678; Sekai Holland (MDC) 2,297.
  87. MBERENGWA WEST: Joramu Gumbo (ZANU-PF) 17,533; Tinozivashe Mpofu (MDC) 4,730.1
  88. MKOBA: Amos Chibaya (MDC) 10,191; Paul Chigango (ZANU-PF) 5,680.
  89. SHURUGWI: Francis Nhema (ZANU-PF) 16,212; Boniface Mpedzisi (MDC) 5,113.
  90. SILOBELA: Abednigo Malinga (MDC) 12,293; Thomas Themba Ndebele (ZANU-PF) 8,768.
  91. ZHOMBE: Daniel Mackenzie Ncube (ZANU-PF) 14,750; Edison Nyathi (MDC) 8,579.
  92. ZVISHAVANE: Obert Matshalaga (ZANU-PF) 16,311; Simon Dick (MDC) 8,388.
               Masvingo          
  93. BIKITA EAST: Kennedy Matimba (ZANU-PF) 13,009; Edmore Marima (MDC) 8,551; Caliphas Mutonga (ZANU Ndonga) 398.
  94. BIKITA WEST: Claudious Makova (ZANU-PF) 12,628; Alex Zirabada (MDC) 7,913.
  95. CHIREDZI NORTH: Celine Pote (ZANU-PF) 17,385; Zvirevo Ngirivana (MDC) 6,671; Onias Makuni (ZANU Ndonga) 581.
  96. CHIREDZI SOUTH: Aaron Baloyi (ZANU-PF) 14,165; Emmaculate Makondo (MDC) 6,170; Nehemia Zanamwe (Ind) 778.
  97. CHIVI NORTH: Enita Maziriri (ZANU-PF) 14,990; Bernard Chiondegwa (MDC) 4,304.
  98. CHIVI SOUTH: Charles Majange (ZANU-PF) 12,749; Stephen Chengeta (MDC) 4,684.
  99. GUTU NORTH: Josaya Tungamirai (ZANU-PF) 23,368; Crispa Musoni (MDC) 6,554.
  100. GUTU SOUTH: Shuvai Mahofa (ZANU-PF) 15,116; Eliphas Mukonoweshuro (MDC) 12,778.
  101. MASVINGO CENTRAL: Tongai Matutu (MDC) 10,298; Shylet Uyoyo (ZANU-PF) 10,103; Silas Mangono (Ind) 350.
  102. MASVINGO NORTH: Stan Mudenge
    Stan Mudenge
    Isaak Stanislaus Gorerazvo Mudenge is a Zimbabwean politician, currently serving as Minister of Higher Education. He was previously the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1995 to 2005....

     (ZANU-PF) 13,015; Joseph Mutema (MDC) 6,594.
  103. MASVINGO SOUTH: Walter Mzembi (ZANU-PF) 13,498; Green Gwatinyanya (MDC) 3,377.
  104. MWENEZI: Isaiah Shumba (ZANU-PF) 25,453; Charles Muzenda (MDC) 3,549.
  105. ZAKA EAST: Tinos Rusere (ZANU-PF) 13,078; Misherk Marava (MDC) 8,452.
  106. ZAKA WEST: Mabel Mawere (ZANU-PF) 13,278; Harrison Mudzuri (MDC) 9,126.
               Matabeleland North          
  107. BINGA: Gabuza Joel Gabbuza (MDC) 21,906; George Nyathi (ZANU-PF) 7,264.
  108. BUBI-UMGUZA: Obert Mpofu (ZANU-PF) 15,158; Mabikwa Thabane (MDC) 9,502.
  109. HWANGE EAST: Thembikosi Sibindi (MDC) 9,488; Thokozile Mathuthu (ZANU-PF) 8,203; Peter Nyoni (Ind) 631.
  110. HWANGE WEST: Jealous Sansole (MDC) 10,415; Siphiwe Mafuwe (ZANU-PF) 4,899.
  111. LUPANE: Njabuliso Mguni (MDC) 11,749; Martin Khumalo (ZANU-PF) 10,301.
  112. NKAYI: Abednico Bhebhe (MDC) 16,513; Obediah Moyo (ZANU-PF) 7,254.
  113. TSHOLOTSHO: Prof Jonathan Moyo
    Jonathan Moyo
    Jonathan Nathaniel Moyo is a controversial political figure in Zimbabwe. He was Minister of Information from 2000 to 2005 and is currently a Member of Parliament. He is considered the core architect of AIPPA and POSA....

     (Ind) 8,208; Mtoliki Sibanda (MDC) 6,310; Musa Ncube (ZANU-PF) 5,648.
               Matabeleland South          
  114. BEITBRIDGE: Kembo Mohadi (ZANU-PF) 14,305; Murumwa Siphuma (MDC) 10,528; Sibongile Sibanda (ZANU Ndonga) 550.
  115. BULILIMA: Moses Mzila Ndlovu (MDC) 10,528; Major Lungisani Nleya (ZANU-PF) 6,775.
  116. GWANDA: Abednico Ncube (ZANU-PF) 13,109; Paul Themba Nyathi (MDC) 10,951.
  117. INSIZA: Andrew Langa (ZANU-PF) 12,537; Siyabonga Ncube (MDC) 8,840.
  118. MANGWE: Edward Tsotsho Moyo Mkhosi (MDC) 10,145; Eunice Nomthandazo Moyo (ZANU-PF) 5,723.
  119. MATOBO: Lovemore Moyo
    Lovemore Moyo
    Lovemore Moyo is a Zimbabwean politician and the current Speaker of the House of Assembly of Zimbabwe. He is the National Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Change - Tsvangirai party led by Morgan Tsvangirai....

     (MDC) 10,074; Ananias Nyathi (ZANU-PF) 9,572.
  120. UMZINGWANE: Nomalanga Mzilikazi Khumalo (MDC) 13,198; Abigail Evan Siphambekile Damasane (ZANU-PF) 8,784.

Mudzi East

When Ray Kaukonde, ZANU-PF MP for Mudzi East, was made Provincial Governor of Mashonaland East
Mashonaland East
Mashonaland East is a province of Zimbabwe. It has an area of 32,230 km² and a population of approximately 1.1 million . Marondera is the capital of the province.-Districts:Mashonaland East is divided into eight districts:* Chikomba* Goromonzi...

, he obtained an ex officio seat in Parliament and therefore vacated his constituency of Mudzi East. A byelection was held on June 18, 2005 at which the electorate was 42,072. Joseph Musa (ZANU-PF) won with 15,811 votes; Bvunzayi Gozi (MDC) had 2,382 votes.

Gutu North

There was a byelection in Gutu North following the death of Josiah Tungamirai
Josiah Tungamirai
Air Chief Marshal Josiah Tungamirai , born Thomas Mberikwazvo, was a Zimbabwean military officer and politician...

 (ZANU-PF) on August 26, 2005. The election was held on November 26, 2005 and resulted in the election of Lovemore Matuke (ZANU PF) with 20,712 votes against Crispa Zvovuno Musoni (MDC) who obtained 4,786 votes.

Budiriro

A byelection was held in Budiriro following the death of Gilbert Shoko (MDC) on February 23, 2006. Polling day was May 20, 2006. This election saw the first contest between the rival factions of the MDC, and was easily won by the Tsvangirai faction. Emmanuel Chisvuure (MDC - Tsvangirai) won 7,949 votes to 3,961 for Jeremiah Bvirindi (ZANU PF). Gabriel Chaibva (MDC - Mutambara) won only 504.

Chikomba

Dr Tichaona Joseph Benjamin Jokonya, ZANU-PF member for Chikomba and Minister of Information and Publicity, died on June 24, 2006. At the byelection in the constituency on October 7, 2006, Steven Chiurayi (ZANU-PF) polled 11,247 votes, while Amos Jiri (MDC - Tsvangirai) polled 4,243.

Rushinga

Sandra Machirori, ZANU-PF member for Rushinga, died on July 1, 2006. The byelection to replace her was held on October 7, in which Lazarus Dokora (ZANU-PF) won with 13,642 votes against 1,801 votes for Kudakwashe Chideya (MDC - Tsvangirai). The electorate was 39,650.

Chiredzi South

Aaron Babyi, ZANU-PF member for Chiredzi South, died on September 15, 2006. A byelection there on February 17, 2007 saw Kallisto Gwanetsa (ZANU-PF) hold the seat with 10,401 votes, Mrs Emmaculate Makondo (MDC - Tsvangirai) getting 3,300, Mayithani Chauke (UPP) 896, and Nehemiah Zenamwe (MDC - Mutambara) 674. There were 332 spoilt ballots and the electorate was 53,128.

Zaka East

A byelection was held in Zaka East following the death of Tinos Rusere
Tinos Rusere
Tinos Rusere was a Zimbabwean miner and trade union activist. During the Second Chimurenga he recruited members of ZANLA and he was later elected as a Zimbabwe African National Union - Patriotic Front member to the Parliament of Zimbabwe...

 (ZANU-PF) on March 2, 2007. Polling day was fixed for June 9; both factions of the MDC boycotted the election
Election boycott
An election boycott is the boycotting of an election by a group of voters, each of whom abstains from voting.Boycotting may be used as a form of political protest where voters feel that electoral fraud is likely, or that the electoral system is biased against its candidates, or that the polity...

. Col. Livingstone Chineka (ZANU-PF) won the seat with 11,152 votes; Nicholas Shanga (United People's Party) was runner up with 1,117 votes, and Lameck Batirai (Zimbabwe People's Democratic Party) had 622 votes. There was a 27.1% turnout.

Note

  1. The results given by the Zimbabwe Ministry of Foreign Affairs appear to be in error, having copied the figures for Mberengwa East. The results here are confirmed with other sources.
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