Voter apathy mars Chimanimani East by-election

VOTER apathy marred the Chimanimani East Ward 13 local authority by-election, with only 20% of registered voters taking part in the poll which, was won by a Zanu PF candidate at the weekend.

Five candidates competed in the race for the ticket to represent the ward in the local municipality.

Just over 1 000 voters participated in the election where 5 011 voters were registered.

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