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Opposition parties urge Zimbabweans to go home, vote

Friday, August 18, 2023 | 210 Views |

FRANCISTWON: Local opposition parties have urged Zimbabweans residing in Botswana to go home in large numbers and vote for a government of their choice.

Next week Wednesday, Zimbabweans will go to the polls to elect a new president, Members of Parliament and municipal representatives. The real battle at the Zimbabwean elections will be between Emmerson Mnangagwa’s ruling Zanu PF and the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) led by Nelson Chamisa.

The buildup to the elections has been characterised by violence against CCC party representatives by the ruling Zanu PF.

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Opposition parties urge Zimbabweans to go home, vote

FRANCISTWON: Local opposition parties have urged Zimbabweans residing in Botswana to go home in large numbers and vote for a government of their choice.