Zimbabwe parliamentary election, 1985
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The Zimbabwe parliamentary election of 1985 saw the re-election, with an increased majority, of the Zimbabwe African National Union - Patriotic Front
government under Robert Mugabe
which had first been elected five years previously prior to the country achieving independence. It was thus the first time a general election in Zimbabwe
had been conducted under the administration of that country's authorities.
areas, and the chances of it losing the election were minimal. However, ZANU (PF) needed to affirm its support and demonstrate that it retained the confidence of the people that it was making genuine progress. Popular support for PF-ZAPU, outside the Ndebele
areas, was minimal, and the United African National Council
of Abel Muzorewa
had lost support to ZANU (PF) following the effective transition into government of Robert Mugabe.
(later renamed the Republican Front), had split over their reaction to the ZANU (PF) government with more than half resigning their membership in March 1982 in order to become Independents
who partially supported ZANU (PF). Eventually, in April 1985, the Independent Zimbabwe Group was formed in preparation for the election. Generally, whites in Harare
and Bulawayo
had little complaint about the conduct of government, having seen little change in their lifestyles.
There was therefore a genuine contest in the Zimbabwean white
community between the Conservative Alliance of Zimbabwe
(the renamed Rhodesian Front), advocating strong defence of white interests, and the Independent Zimbabwe Group, advocating conciliation and partnership with ZANU (PF).
voters, and the remaining 80 were elected on a 'common roll' consisting of all adult citizens except those on the white roll. Since Zimbabwean independence, an electoral roll for the common roll seats had been compiled. Single-member constituencies were drawn up for the common roll seats instead of election by lists in regions used in the first election. The common roll seats polled on July 1-2 1985.
The white roll seats had been drawn up in 1978 but the large exodus of white Zimbabweans (especially from rural areas) had led to a wide disparity in electorate sizes. The Delimitation Commission therefore redrew the map and renamed many of the seats to match changes in place names. Another change to the system was that preferential voting was reinstituted for the white roll seats, so that a candidate had to win more than half of the votes (after transfers) in order to be elected. The white roll seats polled on June 27, 1985.
Charles Duke (CAZ, Highlands) joined ZANU (PF) in June 1986.
Ian Smith
(CAZ, Bulawayo Central) was suspended from the Assembly for one year on April 2, 1987 over statements he had made in South Africa
which were critical of the Mugabe government.
Three members elected from the white roll constituencies joined ZANU (PF) on July 28, 1987. They were John Landau (IZG, Avondale), John Kay (IZG, Makoni), and Tony Read (Ind, Borrowdale).
In September 1987, having achieved the support of 75% of the House of Assembly as required under the Lancaster House Agreement
, the constitution was amended to abolish the white roll constituencies. Twenty further members (including many of the former white MPs who were supportive of ZANU (PF)) were co-opted onto the House of Assembly to replace them.
Zimbabwe African National Union - Patriotic Front
The Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front has been the ruling party in Zimbabwe since independence in 1980, led by Robert Mugabe, first as Prime Minister with the party simply known as ZANU, and then as President from 1988 after taking over ZAPU and retaining the name ZANU-PF...
government under Robert Mugabe
Robert Mugabe
Robert Gabriel Mugabe is the President of Zimbabwe. As one of the leaders of the liberation movement against white-minority rule, he was elected into power in 1980...
which had first been elected five years previously prior to the country achieving independence. It was thus the first time a general election in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern part of the African continent, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia and a tip of Namibia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east. Zimbabwe has three...
had been conducted under the administration of that country's authorities.
Common roll
The previous election had shown that ZANU (PF) had monopolised popular support among the ShonaShona people
Shona is the name collectively given to two groups of people in the east and southwest of Zimbabwe, north eastern Botswana and southern Mozambique.-Shona Regional Classification:...
areas, and the chances of it losing the election were minimal. However, ZANU (PF) needed to affirm its support and demonstrate that it retained the confidence of the people that it was making genuine progress. Popular support for PF-ZAPU, outside the Ndebele
Ndebele people (Zimbabwe)
The Ndebele are a branch of the Zulus who split from King Shaka in the early 1820s under the leadership of Mzilikazi, a former general in Shaka's army....
areas, was minimal, and the United African National Council
United African National Council
The United African National Council is a political party in Zimbabwe.In 1979, led by Bishop Abel Muzorewa, the UANC Party held formal power in Zimbabwe during the short-lived period of the Internal Settlement...
of Abel Muzorewa
Abel Muzorewa
Bishop Abel Tendekayi Muzorewa served as Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Rhodesia from the Internal Settlement to the Lancaster House Agreement in 1979...
had lost support to ZANU (PF) following the effective transition into government of Robert Mugabe.
White roll
The white MPs in the previous Assembly, who had all started off as members of the Rhodesian FrontRhodesian Front
The Rhodesian Front was a political party in Southern Rhodesia when the country was under white minority rule. Led first by Winston Field, and, from 1964, by Ian Smith, the Rhodesian Front was the successor to the Dominion Party, which was the main opposition party in Southern Rhodesia during the...
(later renamed the Republican Front), had split over their reaction to the ZANU (PF) government with more than half resigning their membership in March 1982 in order to become Independents
Independent (politician)
In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do...
who partially supported ZANU (PF). Eventually, in April 1985, the Independent Zimbabwe Group was formed in preparation for the election. Generally, whites in Harare
Harare
Harare before 1982 known as Salisbury) is the largest city and capital of Zimbabwe. It has an estimated population of 1,600,000, with 2,800,000 in its metropolitan area . Administratively, Harare is an independent city equivalent to a province. It is Zimbabwe's largest city and its...
and Bulawayo
Bulawayo
Bulawayo is the second largest city in Zimbabwe after the capital Harare, with an estimated population in 2010 of 2,000,000. It is located in Matabeleland, 439 km southwest of Harare, and is now treated as a separate provincial area from Matabeleland...
had little complaint about the conduct of government, having seen little change in their lifestyles.
There was therefore a genuine contest in the Zimbabwean white
Whites in Zimbabwe
White Zimbabweans are people from the southern African country Zimbabwe who identify themselves as white...
community between the Conservative Alliance of Zimbabwe
Conservative Alliance of Zimbabwe
The Conservative Alliance of Zimbabwe was the final incarnation of a party formerly called the Republican Front and prior to that the Rhodesian Front...
(the renamed Rhodesian Front), advocating strong defence of white interests, and the Independent Zimbabwe Group, advocating conciliation and partnership with ZANU (PF).
Electoral system
The House of Assembly of Zimbabwe consisted at this time of 100 seats, of which 20 were reserved for whiteWhites in Zimbabwe
White Zimbabweans are people from the southern African country Zimbabwe who identify themselves as white...
voters, and the remaining 80 were elected on a 'common roll' consisting of all adult citizens except those on the white roll. Since Zimbabwean independence, an electoral roll for the common roll seats had been compiled. Single-member constituencies were drawn up for the common roll seats instead of election by lists in regions used in the first election. The common roll seats polled on July 1-2 1985.
The white roll seats had been drawn up in 1978 but the large exodus of white Zimbabweans (especially from rural areas) had led to a wide disparity in electorate sizes. The Delimitation Commission therefore redrew the map and renamed many of the seats to match changes in place names. Another change to the system was that preferential voting was reinstituted for the white roll seats, so that a candidate had to win more than half of the votes (after transfers) in order to be elected. The white roll seats polled on June 27, 1985.
Results
The state of the parties in the House of Assembly was:| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| Zimbabwe African National Union - Patriotic Front Zimbabwe African National Union - Patriotic Front The Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front has been the ruling party in Zimbabwe since independence in 1980, led by Robert Mugabe, first as Prime Minister with the party simply known as ZANU, and then as President from 1988 after taking over ZAPU and retaining the name ZANU-PF... |
64 |
| Patriotic Front - Zimbabwe African People's Union Zimbabwe African People's Union The Zimbabwe African People's Union was a militant organization and political party that fought for the national liberation of Zimbabwe from its founding in 1961 until it merged with the Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front in December 1987.... |
15 |
| Conservative Alliance of Zimbabwe Conservative Alliance of Zimbabwe The Conservative Alliance of Zimbabwe was the final incarnation of a party formerly called the Republican Front and prior to that the Rhodesian Front... |
15 |
| Independent Zimbabwe Group | 4 |
| Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
1 |
| Zimbabwe African National Union - Ndonga Zimbabwe African National Union - Ndonga Zimbabwe African National Union – Ndonga is a small political party in Zimbabwe.The Zimbabwe African National Union was a political party during the struggle for Rhodesia's independence, formed as a split from the Zimbabwe African Peoples Union... |
1 |
| Total | 100 |
Common roll
| Party | Seats in 1980 | Candidates | Elected | Popular vote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | ||||
| ZANU - PF Zimbabwe African National Union - Patriotic Front The Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front has been the ruling party in Zimbabwe since independence in 1980, led by Robert Mugabe, first as Prime Minister with the party simply known as ZANU, and then as President from 1988 after taking over ZAPU and retaining the name ZANU-PF... |
57 | 80 | 64 | 2,233,320 | 77.2% |
| PF - ZAPU Zimbabwe African People's Union The Zimbabwe African People's Union was a militant organization and political party that fought for the national liberation of Zimbabwe from its founding in 1961 until it merged with the Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front in December 1987.... |
20 | 80 | 15 | 556,996 | 19.3% |
| UANC United African National Council The United African National Council is a political party in Zimbabwe.In 1979, led by Bishop Abel Muzorewa, the UANC Party held formal power in Zimbabwe during the short-lived period of the Internal Settlement... |
3 | 55 | - | 66,342 | 2.3% |
| ZANU Zimbabwe African National Union The Zimbabwe African National Union was a militant organization that fought against the standing government in Rhodesia, formed as a split from the Zimbabwe African People's Union... |
- | 35 | 1 | 35,490 | 1.2% |
| National Democratic Union | - | 6 | - | 295 | 0.0% |
| National Front of Zimbabwe | - | 2 | - | 81 | 0.0% |
| Totals | 80 | 258 | 80 | 2,892,524 | 100% |
White roll
| Party | Seats in 1980 | Candidates | Elected | Popular vote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | ||||
| CAZ Conservative Alliance of Zimbabwe The Conservative Alliance of Zimbabwe was the final incarnation of a party formerly called the Republican Front and prior to that the Rhodesian Front... |
20 | 20 | 15 | 18,704 | 55.4% |
| Independent Zimbabwe Group | - | 20 | 4 | 12,812 | 38.0% |
| Independents Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
- | 7 | 1 | 1,907 | 5.7% |
| PF - ZAPU Zimbabwe African People's Union The Zimbabwe African People's Union was a militant organization and political party that fought for the national liberation of Zimbabwe from its founding in 1961 until it merged with the Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front in December 1987.... |
- | 1 | - | 311 | 0.9% |
| Totals | 20 | 48 | 20 | 33,734 | 100% |
Common roll
| Constituency | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANICALAND (11 seats) | ||||
| BUHERA NORTH | Vundukai Kenneth Manyonda | ZANU (PF) | 25,313 | 98.6 |
| Stanford Chipfumbu | PF-ZAPU | 224 | 0.9 | |
| Benedict Tokoyo | UANC | 139 | 0.5 | |
| BUHERA SOUTH | Kumbirai Manyika Kangai | ZANU (PF) | 34,397 | 98.4 |
| Misheck Pfende Mutongoreya | ZANU | 376 | 1.1 | |
| John Chirinda | PF-ZAPU | 166 | 0.5 | |
| CHIMANIMANI | Simon Musutani Sithole | ZANU (PF) | 34,733 | 76.7 |
| Maziwanza Nason Tinarwo | ZANU | 9,742 | 21.5 | |
| Oscar Tashora Mandipaza | PF-ZAPU | 803 | 1.8 | |
| CHIPINGE | Goodson Guhu Mushakaanhu Sithole | ZANU | 16,461 | 50.0 |
| William Hlebeni Ndangana | ZANU (PF) | 15,625 | 47.5 | |
| Benjamin Sibiya | PF-ZAPU | 838 | 2.5 | |
| MAKONI EAST | Naomi Pasiharigutwi Nhiwatiwa | ZANU (PF) | 51,772 | 96.7 |
| Peter Gumindega Maenzanise | UANC | 1,084 | 2.0 | |
| Benjamin Zindoga | PF-ZAPU | 493 | 0.9 | |
| Amon Zwingowaniseyi | ZANU | 187 | 0.3 | |
| MAKONI WEST | Moven Enock Mahachi | ZANU (PF) | 20,203 | 95.7 |
| Langton Farisayi Charidza | UANC | 584 | 2.8 | |
| Muzadzi Tinarwo Tamwaramwa | PF-ZAPU | 196 | 0.9 | |
| Davidson Jahwi | ZANU | 132 | 0.6 | |
| MUTARE EAST | Lazarus Gumisai Chauyachauya Nzarayebani | ZANU (PF) | 33,868 | 94.6 |
| Morgan Masiyamhuru | UANC | 1,094 | 3.1 | |
| Michael Tarisayi Ruswa | PF-ZAPU | 425 | 1.2 | |
| Mwabvira Arnold Sawana | ZANU | 407 | 1.1 | |
| MUTARE URBAN | Edgar Ziwinayi Tekere Edgar Tekere Edgar Zivanai Tekere was a Zimbabwean politician. He was a president of the Zimbabwe African National Union who organised the party during the Lancaster House talks and served in government before his popularity as a potential rival to Robert Mugabe caused their... |
ZANU (PF) | 30,076 | 83.3 |
| Kagoro Felix Kadzombe | UANC | 3,694 | 10.2 | |
| Ford Magada | PF-ZAPU | 1,178 | 3.3 | |
| David Mungunyana | ZANU | 1,150 | 3.2 | |
| MUTARE WEST | Moton Dizzy Paul Malianga | ZANU (PF) | 28,551 | 96.4 |
| Webster Chamuda Mufambi Zimunya | UANC | 784 | 2.6 | |
| Matthew Masiyakurima | PF-ZAPU | 143 | 0.5 | |
| David Musiyagamu Ngarize | ZANU | 136 | 0.5 | |
| MUTASA | Victoria Fikile Chitepo | ZANU (PF) | 28,529 | 94.0 |
| King Itai David Mutasa | UANC | 1,555 | 5.1 | |
| Misheck Tenia Samuel Chinamasa | PF-ZAPU | 273 | 0.9 | |
| NYANGA | Chimbidzayi Ezekiel Caleb Sanyangare | ZANU (PF) | 34,223 | 96.9 |
| Paraitanga Samson Chatsama | PF-ZAPU | 592 | 1.7 | |
| Noel Gabriel Mukono | UANC | 498 | 1.4 | |
| MASHONALAND CENTRAL (5 seats) | ||||
| BINDURA/SHAMVA | Joice Teurai Ropa Nhongo | ZANU (PF) | 42,822 | 98.3 |
| Arthur Muchena | PF-ZAPU | 415 | 1.0 | |
| Ishmael Chemael Stephen Hajabu | UANC | 344 | 0.8 | |
| DARWIN | Musanhu George Peter Clever Wilfred Rutanhira | ZANU (PF) | 23,022 | 98.5 |
| Frank Rwanga | PF-ZAPU | 236 | 1.0 | |
| Timothy Mukwengwe Mufunga | ZANU | 110 | 0.5 | |
| GURUVE | Rackson Shasha Dizha Mucheki | ZANU (PF) | 39,556 | 98.2 |
| Msandaira Jairos Mufurusa | UANC | 453 | 1.1 | |
| Mudavanhu John Gatsi | PF-ZAPU | 273 | 0.7 | |
| MAZOWE | Chenhamo Chakezha Chimutengwende | ZANU (PF) | 46,556 | 98.0 |
| Henry Mhandu | UANC | 449 | 0.9 | |
| Jacob Machingauta Mhandu | PF-ZAPU | 380 | 0.8 | |
| Baldwin Murape Muchenje | ZANU | 101 | 0.2 | |
| RUSHINGA | Paddington Zvorwadza | ZANU (PF) | 47,213 | 98.7 |
| Naison Kakomwe | UANC | 368 | 0.8 | |
| Potenky Chikaka Takundwa | PF-ZAPU | 251 | 0.5 | |
| MASHONALAND EAST (18 seats) | ||||
| CHINAMORA | Herbert Sylvester Masiyiwa Ushewokunze | ZANU (PF) | 43,880 | 95.8 |
| Kenneth George Bopoto-Ngwerume | PF-ZAPU | 1,105 | 2.4 | |
| Pendeka Stanlake Nyadudya | UANC | 799 | 1.7 | |
| CHITUNGWIZA | Witness Pasichigare Magunda Mangwende | ZANU (PF) | 37,434 | 90.6 |
| Claver Cliff Takawira Manhombo | UANC | 2,686 | 6.5 | |
| Oziah Muchuchu | PF-ZAPU | 888 | 2.1 | |
| Fakazani Nelson Mabvuu | ZANU | 247 | 0.6 | |
| Mark Muchabaiwa | NDU | 52 | 0.1 | |
| DZIVARASEKWA | Tapfumaneyi Maurice Nyagumbo | ZANU (PF) | 44,277 | 89.2 |
| Simon Tagarira Chauruka | PF-ZAPU | 2,670 | 5.4 | |
| Raymond Chikarara Nyaude Madzima | UANC | 2,594 | 5.2 | |
| Finlay Banda | NDU | 95 | 0.2 | |
| GLEN VIEW | Idah Mashonganyika | ZANU (PF) | 31,506 | 88.5 |
| Abel Tendekayi Muzorewa Abel Muzorewa Bishop Abel Tendekayi Muzorewa served as Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Rhodesia from the Internal Settlement to the Lancaster House Agreement in 1979... |
UANC | 2,876 | 8.1 | |
| Felix Magalela Mafa Sibanda Felix Magalela Mafa Sibanda Felix Mafa is a Zimbabwean activist, politician and member of parliament for Magwegwe in Bulawayo for the MDC-T party, as well as being provincial spokesperson for that party.In 1980 he was the ZAPU PF candidate for Mashonaland Central constituent in Harare.... |
PF-ZAPU | 838 | 2.4 | |
| Elton Zinduku Pamberi | ZANU | 400 | 1.1 | |
| GOROMONZI | Kenneth Bute | ZANU (PF) | 28,873 | 96.7 |
| Thomas Tapa | UANC | 569 | 1.9 | |
| Solomon Pfakacha Gundo Mabika | PF-ZAPU | 427 | 1.4 | |
| HARARE | Bernard Thomas Chidzero Bernard Chidzero Bernard Thomas Gibson Chidzero was a Zimbabwean economist, politician, and writer. He served as the independent Zimbabwe's second finance minister.-Early life and education:... |
ZANU (PF) | 39,180 | 88.4 |
| Nevison Chakaipa Mukanganga Nyashanu | PF-ZAPU | 2,625 | 5.9 | |
| Ferris Simon Tandari Mushonga | UANC | 2,172 | 4.9 | |
| Mabaudi Wiseman Zengeni | ZANU | 268 | 0.6 | |
| James Clever Mavunga Shereni | NFZ | 50 | 0.1 | |
| Abednigo Munyamana Gwavu | NDU | 39 | 0.1 | |
| HIGHFIELD | Robert Gabriel Mugabe Robert Mugabe Robert Gabriel Mugabe is the President of Zimbabwe. As one of the leaders of the liberation movement against white-minority rule, he was elected into power in 1980... |
ZANU (PF) | 33,548 | 84.2 |
| William Chadzukwa Madziwa | UANC | 3,885 | 9.7 | |
| Ruth Lottie Nomondo Chinamano Ruth Chinamano Ruth Lottie Nomondo Chinamano was a ZANU-PF politician and wife of Josiah Mushore Chinamano.... |
PF-ZAPU | 2,360 | 5.9 | |
| Peter Munyaradzi Mandaza | NFZ | 31 | 0.1 | |
| Xavier Chihota | NDU | 30 | 0.1 | |
| Enock Bonyongwe | ZANU | disq. | - | |
| MANYAME | Robert Mubayiwa Marere | ZANU (PF) | 32,971 | 89.3 |
| Zarous Takapera | UANC | 2,388 | 6.5 | |
| Takaruza Nyakudya | PF-ZAPU | 1,242 | 3.4 | |
| Alice Marange | ZANU | 301 | 0.8 | |
| MARONDERA | Sydney Tigere Sekeremayi | ZANU (PF) | 30,822 | 96.6 |
| Joseph Tawonerwi Charumbira | UANC | 679 | 2.1 | |
| Taderera Chimurenga Maingehama | PF-ZAPU | 414 | 1.3 | |
| MBARE | Edward Munatsireyi Pswarayi | ZANU (PF) | 31,112 | 88.7 |
| Robert Manuel Marowa | UANC | 2,765 | 7.9 | |
| Denga Haven Hunda | PF-ZAPU | 902 | 2.6 | |
| Idah Gaga Mazani | ZANU | 254 | 0.7 | |
| Rosten Gore | NDU | 37 | 0.1 | |
| MUDZI | Abraham Kabasa | ZANU (PF) | 30,290 | 93.5 |
| Justin Chibundu Gutuza | UANC | 1,726 | 5.3 | |
| Nicholas Mtero Mhlambi | PF-ZAPU | 267 | 0.8 | |
| Tennyson Tennis Shereni Magura | ZANU | 101 | 0.3 | |
| MUFAKOSE | John Zhakata | ZANU (PF) | 36,875 | 85.1 |
| Edward Stewart Mazaiwana | UANC | 4,136 | 9.5 | |
| Anthony Masawi | PF-ZAPU | 2,342 | 5.4 | |
| MUKUVUSI | Amos Bernard Muvengwa Midzi | ZANU (PF) | 41,200 | 87.3 |
| David Charles Zvinaiye Mukome | UANC | 3,587 | 7.6 | |
| Sottayi Tapfumaneyi Davidson Katsere | PF-ZAPU | 2,136 | 4.5 | |
| James Noah Chitungo | ZANU | 295 | 0.6 | |
| MUREWA NORTH | Rudo Shalom Peace Mungwashu | ZANU (PF) | 43,175 | 99.0 |
| Adah Murape | PF-ZAPU | 422 | 1.0 | |
| MUREWA SOUTH | Ishemunyoro Godi Karimanzira | ZANU (PF) | 28,997 | 98.1 |
| Mujuru Josiah Banhamombe | UANC | 350 | 1.2 | |
| Johannes Munuwepayi Mangwende | PF-ZAPU | 213 | 0.7 | |
| MUTOKO | Richard Baradza Sygnah Katsande | ZANU (PF) | 23,995 | 98.4 |
| Emmie Ncube | UANC | 271 | 1.1 | |
| Reginald Nyamadzaro Karumazondo | PF-ZAPU | 126 | 0.5 | |
| WEDZA | Joseph Muchineripi Jekanyika | ZANU (PF) | 32,153 | 98.2 |
| Beki Dickson Mandizvidza | UANC | 412 | 1.3 | |
| Muchabaiwa Dzvokora | PF-ZAPU | 189 | 0.6 | |
| ZENGEZA | John Madzinga | ZANU (PF) | 37,240 | 92.5 |
| Tonderayi Peter Chitengu | UANC | 1,894 | 4.7 | |
| Elkanah Ben Tjuma | PF-ZAPU | 969 | 2.4 | |
| Elias Nyandoro | ZANU | 136 | 0.3 | |
| Shepherd Gurupira | NDU | 42 | 0.1 | |
| MASHONALAND WEST (8 seats) | ||||
| CHEGUTU EAST | Mudzingwa Noah Kadenhe | ZANU (PF) | 41,459 | 95.7 |
| Titus Garikayi Mukarati | UANC | 1,159 | 2.7 | |
| Loveless Madiye | PF-ZAPU | 718 | 1.7 | |
| CHEGUTU WEST | Enos Chamunorwa Chikowore | ZANU (PF) | 28,153 | 91.1 |
| Chinyauro Abraham | PF-ZAPU | 1,966 | 6.4 | |
| Abraham Chirwa | UANC | 796 | 2.6 | |
| KADOMA | Charles Ndhlovu | ZANU (PF) | 20,746 | 95.1 |
| Elijah Mketwa Moyo | PF-ZAPU | 675 | 3.1 | |
| Kashamadzo Maxwell Machingambi | UANC | 305 | 1.4 | |
| Tichataura James Mudzimba | ZANU | 82 | 0.4 | |
| KARIBA | Stone Chakabvapasi | UANC | Election postponed due to the death of Robson Dayford Manyika |
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| Johnson Gumpo | PF-ZAPU | |||
| Robson Dayford Manyika | ZANU (PF) | |||
| KAROI | Edgar Mapiye Kwenda | ZANU (PF) | 26,853 | 92.8 |
| Joram Rwapedza Makaranga | UANC | 1,325 | 4.6 | |
| Erison Dendera | PF-ZAPU | 751 | 2.6 | |
| MAKONDE EAST | Sabina Gabriel 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) | 54,599 | 96.4 |
| Kenneth Madzvanya Mano | PF-ZAPU | 1,395 | 2.5 | |
| Josiah Zinhanga Mudzengi | UANC | 660 | 1.2 | |
| MAKONDE NORTH | Swithun Tachiona Mombeshora | ZANU (PF) | 22,473 | 92.3 |
| Kimpton Masango | PF-ZAPU | 1,222 | 5.0 | |
| Isaac Gwanzura Shumba | UANC | 640 | 2.6 | |
| MAKONDE WEST | Nathan Marwirakuwa Shamuyarira | ZANU (PF) | 43,920 | 93.7 |
| Kiliyoni Songe Babuyile | PF-ZAPU | 1,718 | 3.7 | |
| Dube Willie Marumahoko | UANC | 988 | 2.1 | |
| Peter Mombeshora | ZANU | 252 | 0.5 | |
| MASVINGO (11 seats) | ||||
| BIKITA | Gabriel Mharadze Machinga | ZANU (PF) | 38,806 | 99.1 |
| David Kufakunesu Chikukutu | ZANU | 203 | 0.5 | |
| John Mushava | PF-ZAPU | 144 | 0.4 | |
| CHIREDZI NORTH | Henry Hebert Pote | ZANU (PF) | 42,287 | 97.5 |
| Stephen Maseko | PF-ZAPU | 634 | 1.5 | |
| West Zimuto | ZANU | 436 | 1.0 | |
| CHIREDZI SOUTH | Titus Hatlani Maluleka | ZANU (PF) | 33,778 | 91.1 |
| Titos Risenga Chauke | PF-ZAPU | 2,711 | 7.3 | |
| Helani Aaron Jack Mapulange Hobwana | ZANU | 597 | 1.6 | |
| CHIVI | Josaya Dunira Hungwe | ZANU (PF) | 22,208 | 99.5 |
| Chinatsira Jonas Zvovurere | PF-ZAPU | 83 | 0.4 | |
| Edward Goko Watungwa | ZANU | 19 | 0.1 | |
| GUTU NORTH | Oliver Musa Munyaradzi | ZANU (PF) | 30,957 | 99.8 |
| Julia Vimbani | PF-ZAPU | 53 | 0.2 | |
| GUTU SOUTH | Shuvai Mahofa | ZANU (PF) | 35,685 | 99.5 |
| Jainos Kufakunesu Mutazu | PF-ZAPU | 175 | 0.5 | |
| MASVINGO NORTH | Dzingai Mutumbuka | ZANU (PF) | 53,438 | 97.4 |
| Aaron Betserai Honye | PF-ZAPU | 1,150 | 2.1 | |
| Leonard Mhangarai Ringisai Nyemba | ZANU | 283 | 0.5 | |
| MASVINGO SOUTH | Eddison Jonas Mudadirwa Zvobgo | ZANU (PF) | 42,672 | 99.3 |
| Jemitias Hungwe Matende | PF-ZAPU | 291 | 0.7 | |
| MWENEZI | Justin Murebwa Machava | ZANU (PF) | 26,897 | 95.9 |
| Simon Zinyoka Moyo | PF-ZAPU | 1,140 | 4.1 | |
| NDANGA EAST | Simbi Veke Mubako | ZANU (PF) | 27,795 | 99.5 |
| Hundson Negro Dope | PF-ZAPU | 130 | 0.5 | |
| NDANGA/ZIMUTO | Mayor Urimbo | ZANU (PF) | 32,319 | 99.7 |
| Peter Matumbike | PF-ZAPU | 105 | 0.3 | |
| MATABELELAND NORTH (9 seats) | ||||
| BINGA | Francis Munkombwe | PF-ZAPU | 38,879 | 90.5 |
| Jacob Francis Mudenda | ZANU (PF) | 3,414 | 7.9 | |
| Josephat Mdzingwa | UANC | 660 | 1.5 | |
| BULAWAYO | Lot Sitshebo Senda | PF-ZAPU | 26,710 | 63.8 |
| Amina Huges | ZANU (PF) | 13,537 | 32.3 | |
| Gladys Tiriboyi | UANC | 1,387 | 3.3 | |
| Phineas Toreveti Murefu | ZANU | 253 | 0.6 | |
| HWANGE/TSHOLOTSHO | David Joseph Mfanyana Kwidini | PF-ZAPU | 29,538 | 83.3 |
| Obert Moses Mpofu | ZANU (PF) | 5,926 | 16.7 | |
| LUPANE | Micah Mahamba Bhebe | PF-ZAPU | 30,523 | 97.4 |
| Selina Maria West | ZANU (PF) | 825 | 2.6 | |
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PF-ZAPU | 32,141 | 81.8 |
| Reuben Mutambarinwa Zemura | ZANU (PF) | 6,483 | 16.5 | |
| Morgan Kugaraunzwana Machiya | UANC | 682 | 1.7 | |
| MPOPOMA | Sydney Donald Malunga | PF-ZAPU | 37,089 | 73.3 |
| Josias Chirongo Chidyamakono | ZANU (PF) | 11,163 | 22.1 | |
| Walter Nqabeni Mthimkhulu | UANC | 2,068 | 4.1 | |
| Nason Tenene | ZANU | 256 | 0.5 | |
| NKAYI | Welshman Mabhena | PF-ZAPU | 25,874 | 95.8 |
| Samsom Msindo Ndebele | ZANU (PF) | 760 | 2.8 | |
| Solomon Tongani | UANC | 366 | 1.4 | |
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PF-ZAPU | 36,098 | 85.8 |
| Shadreck Fortrixon Ndlovu | ZANU (PF) | 4,679 | 11.1 | |
| Christopher Fumirai Mariga | UANC | 1,044 | 2.5 | |
| Enock Musiyandaka | ZANU | 234 | 0.6 | |
| PELANDABA | Joseph Wilfred Msika | PF-ZAPU | 28,201 | 81.2 |
| Amanda Ntuli | ZANU (PF) | 5,361 | 15.4 | |
| Kefas Isaac Muchenje | UANC | 991 | 2.9 | |
| Zachariah Tongai Chigumira | ZANU | 178 | 0.5 | |
| MATABELELAND SOUTH (6 members) | ||||
| BEITBRIDGE | Kembo Mohadi | PF-ZAPU | 13,680 | 56.6 |
| John Masole Mbedgi | ZANU (PF) | 10,476 | 43.4 | |
| BULALIMA/MANGWE | Isaac Lentswi Nyathi | PF-ZAPU | 31,334 | 96.4 |
| Callistus Dingiswayo Ndlovu | ZANU (PF) | 923 | 2.8 | |
| Egpher Muhlauri | UANC | 259 | 0.8 | |
| GWANDA | Edward Ndlovu | PF-ZAPU | 21,798 | 92.8 |
| Aleck Ndlovu | ZANU (PF) | 1,684 | 7.2 | |
| INSIZA | Naison Khutshwekhaya Kwidini | PF-ZAPU | 27,804 | 89.1 |
| Enos Muzombi Nkala | ZANU (PF) | 3,392 | 10.9 | |
| MATOBO | Stephen Jeqe Nyongolo Nkomo | PF-ZAPU | 32,045 | 89.6 |
| Jitile Gibbious Hindoga Dube | ZANU (PF) | 3,000 | 8.4 | |
| Abraham Mazwi Khumalo | UANC | 724 | 2.0 | |
| MZINGWANE | Thenjiwe Virginia Lesabe | PF-ZAPU | 33,509 | 86.7 |
| Joshua Maqwala Masilela | ZANU (PF) | 5,128 | 13.3 | |
| MIDLANDS (12 seats) | ||||
| CHARTER EAST | Ernest Rusununguko Kadungure | ZANU (PF) | 34,276 | 98.8 |
| Edson Muzanenhamo Mutsinze | UANC | 271 | 0.8 | |
| Abednego Dan Njawaya | PF-ZAPU | 159 | 0.5 | |
| CHIRUMANZU | Frederick Musiiwa Makamure Shava | ZANU (PF) | 29,197 | 98.3 |
| Dzingirayi Munodawafa | UANC | 268 | 0.9 | |
| Samson Hlanga Mpanduki | PF-ZAPU | 252 | 0.8 | |
| GOKWE EAST | Byron Reuben Mtonhodzi Hove | ZANU (PF) | 32,354 | 79.6 |
| Mabasa Edward Chilimanzi | PF-ZAPU | 6,796 | 16.7 | |
| Edson Mzite | UANC | 1,485 | 3.7 | |
| GOKWE WEST | Jesiniahs Dick Makanganise | ZANU (PF) | 32,354 | 79.6 |
| Kesia Madzorera | PF-ZAPU | 6,796 | 16.7 | |
| Jackson John Manyoka | UANC | 1,485 | 3.7 | |
| GWERU DISTRICT | Ernest Simbarashe Tongogara | ZANU (PF) | 21,293 | 58.2 |
| William Henry Kona | PF-ZAPU | 14,194 | 38.8 | |
| Raphel Gondo | UANC | 902 | 2.5 | |
| Charles Rumhembe | ZANU | 181 | 0.5 | |
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ZANU (PF) | 25,532 | 80.8 |
| Sophia Agamemnonos | PF-ZAPU | 5,708 | 18.1 | |
| Sylvester Bernard Kutesera Mutasa | UANC | 1,106 | 3.5 | |
| Mark Mfenei Mavhure | ZANU | 262 | 0.8 | |
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ZANU (PF) | 37,017 | 86.0 |
| Elias Hananda | PF-ZAPU | 4,733 | 11.0 | |
| Kenneth Kumbirayi Kaparepare | UANC | 1,313 | 3.0 | |
| KWEKWE WEST | Josiah Tavagwisa Chinyati | ZANU (PF) | 18,600 | 50.6 |
| Stephen Kenneth Sesulelo Vuma | PF-ZAPU | 17,257 | 46.9 | |
| Luckson Chando Mugara | UANC | 766 | 2.1 | |
| Samuel Maara | ZANU | 150 | 0.4 | |
| MBERENGWA NORTH | Richard Chemist Hove | ZANU (PF) | 33,897 | 97.2 |
| Solomon Mtinsi | PF-ZAPU | 868 | 2.5 | |
| Laimon Mukosi | UANC | 120 | 0.3 | |
| MBERENGWA SOUTH | Ben Ndiringe Mataga | ZANU (PF) | 27,554 | 88.4 |
| Norman Mabena | PF-ZAPU | 3,631 | 11.6 | |
| SHURUGWI | Simbarashe Simbanenduku Mumbegegwi | ZANU (PF) | 26,242 | 97.5 |
| Misheck Machonisa | PF-ZAPU | 490 | 1.8 | |
| Stanley Mupeti | UANC | 183 | 0.7 | |
| ZVISHAVANE | Julia Tukai Zvobgo | ZANU (PF) | 26,152 | 91.8 |
| Lydia Dhlamini | UANC | 2,111 | 7.4 | |
| Mzondiwa Dube | PF-ZAPU | 233 | 0.8 | |
White roll
| Constituency | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVONDALE | John Alfred Landau | IZG | 883 | 50.4 |
| Terence Michael Oatt | CAZ | 870 | 49.6 | |
| BORROWDALE | Anthony Read | IZG | 1,004 | 62.5 |
| John Ronald Probert | CAZ | 603 | 37.5 | |
| BULAWAYO CENTRAL | Ian Douglas Smith Ian Smith Ian Douglas Smith GCLM ID was a politician active in the government of Southern Rhodesia, the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, Rhodesia, Zimbabwe Rhodesia and Zimbabwe from 1948 to 1987, most notably serving as Prime Minister of Rhodesia from 13 April 1964 to 1 June 1979... |
CAZ | 1,441 | 72.4 |
| Patrick Francis Shields | IZG | 548 | 27.6 | |
| BULAWAYO NORTH | Guybon Cumming | CAZ | 1,330 | 72.1 |
| Esmay Dorothy Scott | IZG | 515 | 27.9 | |
| BULAWAYO SOUTH | Graham Austen Biffen | CAZ | 1,354 | 74.9 |
| Dr Robert Graeme Nixon | IZG | 454 | 25.1 | |
| CENTRAL | Antonius Frans Berkhout | CAZ | 1,111 | 76.6 |
| Frank George Capon | IZG | 339 | 23.4 | |
| EASTERN | Desmond Butler | CAZ | 1,107 | 61.9 |
| David Gerald Meikle | IZG | 680 | 38.1 | |
| HATFIELD | Dennis Evan Johnson | CAZ | 716 | 46.6 |
| Richard Cartwright | IZG | 400 | 26.0 | |
| Herbert Joseph Thompson Foya | Ind | 337 | 21.9 | |
| John Warner Jarman | Ind | 84 | 5.5 | |
| Second count | ||||
| Dennis Evan Johnson | CAZ | 721 | 49.2 | |
| Richard Cartwright | IZG | 406 | 27.7 | |
| Herbert Joseph Thompson Foya | Ind | 339 | 23.1 | |
| John Warner Jarman | Ind | - | - | |
| Third count | ||||
| Dennis Evan Johnson | CAZ | 729 | 63.8 | |
| Richard Cartwright | IZG | 414 | 36.2 | |
| Herbert Joseph Thompson Foya | Ind | - | - | |
| John Warner Jarman | Ind | - | - | |
| HIGHLANDS | Charles William Duke | CAZ | 913 | 49.5 |
| Peter Arnold Naudé | IZG | 702 | 38.1 | |
| Danial Ronald Meyer | Ind | 228 | 12.4 | |
| Second count | ||||
| Charles William Duke | CAZ | 924 | 56.0 | |
| Peter Arnold Naudé | IZG | 727 | 44.0 | |
| Danial Ronald Meyer | Ind | - | - | |
| KADOMA-CHEGUTU | Gerald Christopher Smith | CAZ | 849 | 50.1 |
| George Alfred Pio | IZG | 847 | 49.9 | |
| KOPJE | Shaw Dyson | CAZ | 753 | 56.7 |
| Dennis Divaris | IZG | 574 | 43.3 | |
| MAKONI | John Maurice Kay | IZG | 707 | 51.8 |
| Shelagh Gertrude Van Reenen | CAZ | 658 | 48.2 | |
| MARLBOROUGH | William Michie Irvine | IZG | 1,070 | 56.8 |
| James Keith Borrows | CAZ | 813 | 43.2 | |
| MAZOWE-MUTOKO | Mark Henry Heathcote Partridge | CAZ | 793 | 46.4 |
| William Douglas Christopher Reed | IZG | 768 | 45.0 | |
| André Sothern Holland | Ind | 147 | 8.6 | |
| Second count | ||||
| Mark Henry Heathcote Partridge | CAZ | 796 | 50.2 | |
| William Douglas Christopher Reed | IZG | 789 | 49.8 | |
| André Sothern Holland | Ind | - | - | |
| MIDLANDS | Cyril Vernon Crofts Tapson | CAZ | 814 | 54.5 |
| Henry Swan Elsworth | IZG | 679 | 45.5 | |
| MOUNT PLEASANT | Jonas Christian Andersen | Ind | 1,017 | 50.2 |
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CAZ | 544 | 26.8 | |
| Raymond Alexander Lindsay Grant | IZG | 466 | 23.0 | |
| NORTHERN | Bertram Ankers | CAZ | 912 | 56.9 |
| Esmond Meryl Micklem | IZG | 692 | 43.1 | |
| RUNDE | Johan Christiaan Adriaan Welman | CAZ | 994 | 64.8 |
| Peter John Field | IZG | 540 | 35.2 | |
| SOUTHERN | David Clive Mitchell | CAZ | 1,130 | 66.4 |
| Max Rosenfels | IZG | 573 | 33.6 | |
| WESTERN | Stephen Andrew Locke | CAZ | 999 | 56.3 |
| Robert Arnold Farley | IZG | 371 | 20.9 | |
| Lonley Lolley Seckel | PF-ZAPU | 311 | 17.5 | |
| Aaron Michael Milner | Ind | 61 | 3.4 | |
| Lawrence Alastair Bronson | Ind | 33 | 1.9 | |
Changes during the Assembly
In the delayed poll in Kariba constituency, two candidates were nominated: Kenneth Madzvanya Mano (PF-ZAPU) and Enos Mzombi Nkala (ZANU (PF)). Nkala subsequently withdrew, although a poll was required (it took place on July 5-7) and Mano was declared elected.Charles Duke (CAZ, Highlands) joined ZANU (PF) in June 1986.
Ian Smith
Ian Smith
Ian Douglas Smith GCLM ID was a politician active in the government of Southern Rhodesia, the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, Rhodesia, Zimbabwe Rhodesia and Zimbabwe from 1948 to 1987, most notably serving as Prime Minister of Rhodesia from 13 April 1964 to 1 June 1979...
(CAZ, Bulawayo Central) was suspended from the Assembly for one year on April 2, 1987 over statements he had made in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
which were critical of the Mugabe government.
Three members elected from the white roll constituencies joined ZANU (PF) on July 28, 1987. They were John Landau (IZG, Avondale), John Kay (IZG, Makoni), and Tony Read (Ind, Borrowdale).
In September 1987, having achieved the support of 75% of the House of Assembly as required under the Lancaster House Agreement
Lancaster House Agreement
The negotiations which led to the Lancaster House Agreement brought independence to Rhodesia following Ian Smith’s Unilateral Declaration of Independence in 1965. The Agreement covered the Independence Constitution, pre-independence arrangements, and a ceasefire...
, the constitution was amended to abolish the white roll constituencies. Twenty further members (including many of the former white MPs who were supportive of ZANU (PF)) were co-opted onto the House of Assembly to replace them.