Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has disclosed the identities of individuals associated with the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), Election Resource Centre (ERC), and Team Pachedu. These individuals were arrested on suspicion of interfering with the current electoral proceedings. In a statement seen by Pindula News, police national spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said:
ARREST OF 41 SUSPECTS AND RECOVERY OF ICT EQUIPMENT INTENDED TO BE USED TO ILLEGALLY ANNOUNCE 2023 HARMONISED ELECTION RESULTS.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police is disturbed by subversive and criminal activities by certain individuals and civic organisations such as Zimbabwe Election Support Network, Election Resource Centre and Team Pachedu, in relation to the ongoing electoral process in the country.
This follows the tip-off received and subsequent raid by a Zimbabwe Republic Police crack team at Holiday Inn Hotel, Harare, number 44 Downie Avenue, Belgravia, number 27 Milton Park. Harare and number 501, The Grange, Harare.
As a result, a total of 93 smart cellphones, 38 laptops, two (2) smart watches, two (2) modems, one (1) WIFI router, one (1) external hard drive, Nokia feature phone (kambudzi), one (1) printer, 1 X 24 port switch, various computer chargers, power back-up unit and headphones were recovered.
The equipment was being used to unlawfully tabulate election voting statistics and results from polling stations throughout the country. These figures were being supplied by some observers and political party agents.
The coordinators of the information were stationed at Holiday Inn, Harare and were in the process of feeding information to a location in The Grange, Harare where the Presidential Election results were to be announced using the VPN System through the Apollo concept. The results were to be announced on 24th August 2023 as promised by Citizen Coalition for Change leader Nelson Chamisa.
Police have arrested 41 suspects in connection with this case (see the attached annexure).
The Zimbabwe Republic Police implores individuals, syndicates and civic organizations to conduct lawful activities in line with the country’s laws. Therefore any criminal acts aimed at causing alarm and despondence among Zimbabweans will be severely dealt with in terms of the country’s laws.
Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Republic Police urges the public to continue being peaceful as the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission finalises the voting and ballot counting process. The police reiterates that no gathering at polling stations will be allowed.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police commends Zimbabweans for the exemplary conduct and peaceful environment which characterized the pre-election and the election period. This should continue during the post-election period. Police will continue to maintain law and order in the country through patrols, blitz and general traffic enforcements.
Annexure
ARRESTED SUSPECTS
Ian Goredema, aged 43
Ferdinard Chiwaridzo, aged 37
Brigthon Takuberekera, aged 30
Joseph Mareya, aged 52
Mercy Majoni, aged 42
Craig Mareya, aged 20
Ashley Mapfumo, aged 25
Elton Mavhusa, aged 41
Yolanda Sarudzai Mavhusa, aged 42
Thelma Matanangize, aged 21
Benjamin Mukunga, aged 50
Natasha Mataire, aged 33
Thandeka Tatsvarei, aged 28
Kimberly Nhidza, aged 19
Succeed Musora, aged 34
Christian Nyanzure, aged 34
Kudzanai Marimba, aged 31
Kudzai Chavhunduka, aged 31
Natasha Nyatsanza, aged 24
Jack Zaba, aged 42
Mahlenkosi Mashingaidze, aged 35
Faith Ndlovu, aged 24
Winnioe Mabhjeka, aged 27
Lorraine Muchaiwa, aged 32
Polite Magadza, aged 28
Mukudzei Musindo, aged 26
Tariro Jingura, aged 43
Sinikiwe Kandororo, aged 36
Winnie Muhonde, aged 43
Tanatswa Takavarasha, aged 27
Sandra Jambazi, aged 25
Tadiwanashe Chiseko, aged 24
Kudakwashe Musonza, aged 19
Tapiwa Kapfunde, aged 25
Shawn Saveri, aged 21
Danai Chikoore, aged 31
Tatenda Nyakatsapa, aged 35
Thabani Mpofu, aged 28
Enistancia Ruvimbo Gwanyanya, aged 34
Nobunkhosi Mutangadura, aged 39
Trevor Enesi, aged 28
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