Paul Nyathi|PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to address what he calls a “Thank You” Rally at Pelandaba Stadium in Gwanda on Friday.

Gwanda Central constituency is apparently the only Matabeleland South constituency that did not vote for Mnangagwa and ZANU PF with both Nelson Chamisa and his MDC party coming out victorious.

It is then confusing what Mnangagwa will be thanking the people of Gwanda for.

Addressing heads of government departments during a preparatory meeting held in Gwanda yesterday, Matabeleland South Provincial Administrator Ms Sithandiwe Ncube said all planning committees had been activated.

Various committees also gave feedback on the progress they had made and outstanding work.

“It has been confirmed that President Emmerson Mnangagwa will be holding a ‘thank you’ rally at Pelandaba Stadium, Matabeleland South Province on Friday 8 February. All committees are now on the ground and they are planning for this event.

“As heads of government departments can you communicate with one another on outstanding works that have to be done so that this event can be a success,” she said.

Late last year, ZANU PF unceremoniously moved the venue of its annual Conference from Gwanda town to Esigodini after the party’s provincial executive felt Gwanda was not an ideal venue since it is being held by the opposition MDC.