Zimbabwe Elections 2023: ZANU PF Opposition CCC Wins All Seats in Bulawayo, SA applauds Ndebele Capital

• Zimbabwe's latest elections have been a hot topic as people anticipate which party will win between Zanu PF and CCC
• The ruling president Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has been accused of not running the elections freely and democratically
• Despite some delays, the results of the 2023 elections are coming in, and Nelson Chamisa's CCC made traction in the Matabeleland region of Zimbabwe

HARARE - The elections in Zimbabwe have made headlines as the world anticipates results. The neighbouring country has had one ruling party, ZANU PF, since its independence in 1980.

The 2023 elections come after Emmerson Mnangagwa took power in a coup against Robert Mugabe. During election time in 2023, some major hiccups had people questioning whether the opposition CCC had a chance.

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Briefly News reported that Zanu PF took an early lead in the elections. The ruling party is led by Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is looking to serve a second term as president.

eNCA reported that CCC proved popular in the Bulawayo region as they won all 12 seats.

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Despite the results coming in, Zimbabwea's election season has been a stormy one. The elections had a rocky start, as people were not able to vote on the first day.

Some researchers who tried to evaluate whether the elections were unfair were kicked out of the country during the investigation.

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People commented that they were pleased that Bulawayo citizens were able to choose who they wanted. Others argued that the majority results are what matters.

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Netizens congratulated CCC on their victory.

Sabelo Tom Mpanza said:

"They won on the city of Bulawayo not on the Entire country. Zanu PF is still leading heavily on rural areas."

Khanyisile Mkhize added:

"We are happy for our brothers and sisters. Great job to those who voted."

Fattel Yaz commented:

"Well done Mr Chamisa."

Godwill Makandire wrote:

"After ZEC tried to disqualify them to participate. What a win."

Sbonelo Zwidekalanga wrote:

"I am very happy, Good news .. also here in SA we expected a change."

"Thank you SADC": Zimbabwe's electoral body dragged for unfairness

Briefly News previously reported that numerous observer missions deployed in Zimbabwe have strongly criticised the country's electoral body.

The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) has expressed dissatisfaction with the Zimbabwean Electoral Commission for its failure to deliver ballot papers promptly, leading to a discouragement of voters, particularly in the cities of Harare and Bulawayo.

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These missions noted observations during the pre-election and voting phases on the 23rd and 24th, assessing them against the principles and guidelines for democratic elections set by SADC.

Source: Briefly News