Zanu-PF retained Masvingo North Ward 1 seat after its candidate Richard Kudakwashe Murambiwa polled 1 166 against MDC-Alliance candidate with 334 in an election held in Zimuto area on Saturday.

Total votes cast were 1 514 and 14 were spoilt. The seat fell vacant following the death of Ephraim Chinamasa.

This is the second victory in as many elections that the revolutionary party has registered in the province.
An ecstatic Murambiwa promised to work hard for the benefit of people in Zimuto area under which the ward falls.

“I am humbled by the faith that villagers of Ward 1 have invested in me. I promise to serve Masvingo Rural District Council and my people with distinction,” said Murambiwa.State media