In Hwange, anonymous flyers were distributed, falsely accusing a local CSO activist Annabel Jamela of promoting a radical political agenda that threatened traditional family values as it ‘promoted women too much’. The intention was to create fear and sway conservative voters against her activism....
In Lupane, Catherine Mpofu a ZEC commissioner was a victim of a false narrative that she had gained her position on the basis of her relationship with Zanu PF politicians. Mpofu denied the allegations and is not related to a senior Zanu PF official...
In Hwange, Nonhlanlha Gasela of ZANU PF was subjected to fake rumors that she is corrupt and has benefited from a council housing stand as part of the outgoing councilors. Upon fact checking Gasela has never served as a councilor before....