Pelandaba–Mpopoma was a constituency represented in the National Assembly of the Parliament of Zimbabwe. Located in the city of Bulawayo in eastern Zimbabwe, it comprised the high-density suburbs of Imiyela, Mabutweni, Matshobana, Mpopoma, Mpopoma South, and Pelandaba. Its most recent MP following the 2018 election was Charles Moyo of the Movement for Democratic Change Alliance.[1]
| Pelandaba–Mpopoma | |
|---|---|
| Former constituency for the National Assembly of Zimbabwe | |
| Province | Bulawayo |
| Region | Bulawayo |
| Major settlements | Imiyela, Mabutweni, Matshobana, Mpopoma, Mpopoma South, Pelandaba |
| Former constituency | |
| Created | 2005 |
| Abolished | 2023 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Created from | Mpopoma, Pelandaba |
Profile
editPelandaba–Mpopoma comprised the high-density suburbs of Imiyela, Mabutweni, Matshobana, Mpopoma, Mpopoma South, and Pelandaba in the city/metropolitan province of Bulawayo.[2] The constituency was marked by high levels of poverty and unemployment, with most constituents participating in black-market and informal work rather than working in the formal economy.[2] Many constituents also depended on cross-border trading with Zimbabwe's neighboring countries.[2] As of 2015, the constituency contained seven primary schools, three secondary schools, and two health centres.[2]
History
editIn the 2005 election, the constituency was won by Milton Gwetu of the Movement for Democratic Change.[2] In the 2008 and 2013 elections, constituency elected MDC–T candidates Samuel Khumalo and Bekithemba Nyathi, respectively.[2] On 4 March 2015, MDC–T leadership recalled Nyathi from parliament after the legislator joined a splinter group called the United MDC.[2][3] Per Section 129 (1) (k) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, a member of parliament is automatically recalled if that member ceases to belong to the political party on whose ticket he or she was elected.[2][3] In a by-election held on 10 June 2015, Joseph Chuma of ZANU–PF was elected to replace Nyathi.[4] In the 2018 election, Charles Moyo of the Movement for Democratic Change Alliance was elected for Pelandaba–Mpopoma, winning the constituency back for the opposition.[5]
Members
edit| Election | Name | Party | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Milton Gwetu | MDC | [2] | |
| 2008 | Samuel Khumalo | MDC–T | [2] | |
| 2013 | Bekithemba Nyathi | MDC–T | [2] | |
| 2015 by-election | Joseph Chuma | ZANU–PF | [4] | |
| 2018 | Charles Moyo | MDC Alliance | [5][6] | |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "MPs and Senators declared elected after 30 July 2018_harmonised elections". veritaszim.net. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "CONSTITUENCY PROFILE: Pelandaba Mpopoma Constituency" (PDF). Zimbabwe Election Support Network. March 2016. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
- ^ a b Gumbo, Lloyd (2015-03-11). "MDC-T notifies MPs of recall bid". The Herald. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
- ^ a b "Parliamentary by-elections 2015 BLOG". The Herald. 2015-06-10. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
- ^ a b "MPs and Senators declared elected after 30 July 2018_harmonised elections". veritaszim.net. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "Mpopoma MP rehabilitates sports fields, youth centres". Bulawayo24 News. 2022-06-20. Retrieved 2022-12-30.