By Political Reporter- Zanu PF has grabbed five wards before the 3 February by-elections after the CCC rebel Sengezo Tshabangu failed to field candidates.

CCC won the wards in August 2023, and Tshabangu recalled the councillors.

Tshabangu recently obtained a High Court order barring the recalled candidates, who had been sponsored by CCC leader Nelson Chamisa and his allies, from running in the by-elections.