Terrence Mawawa|The ruling party has decided to shift the venue for its annual conference from Gwanda Town to Esgodini as a result of below standard accommodation facilities, it has emerged.

Esgodini is near Bulawayo meaning thousands of delegates will be accommodated in Bulawayo.

Zanu-PF spokesperson Simon Khaya
Moyo conceded the venue of the 17th national conference was moved from Gwanda Town due to accommodation challenges facing the Matabeleland South Provincial Capital.

“We decided to change the venue of our annual 17th National People’s Conference.Initially, Gwanda was supposed to host the national conference but we then noted that
accommodation in that town and its vicinity might not be enough given the anticipated huge numbers of delegates.We then settled for Esigodini largely because it is closer to Bulawayo,” he said.