Terrence Mawawa|The Catholic for Justice and Peace in Zimbabwe has cited massive intimidation, isolation and violence in rural communities as the factors that influenced the outcome of the July 30 polls.

CCJPZ pointed out that the July
30 plebiscite was centred on fear- which was motivated by promises of a return of the 2008 political violence.

“This narrative is intriguing in that the
intimidation, isolation and violence strategy has been similar and implemented almost at the
same time across Zimbabwe.
This points to a centre or cartel where the concoction of political and electoral intimidation, isolation and violence is brewed and delivered
throughout the electoral cycle by complementary structures, institutions and individuals that are
rewarded through a well-resourced patronage system,” read the CCJPZ statement.