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Real change rallies gather momentum
Movement for Democratic Change
May 10, 2010

The MDC's "Real Change" rallies were held across the country with thousands of people turning up for the events. The main theme at most of the rallies was the need for the people to gear themselves for the forthcoming Constitution-making process and ensuring that their voices are heard. On Saturday, the MDC national organising secretary and Warren Park MP, Hon. Elias Mudzuri addressed over 3 000 people in Warren Park 1, Harare.

Hon. Mudzuri, who is also the Minister of Energy and Power Development, said his main challenge was to see that there was enough electricity in each household and business entity. "I am working on a comprehensive programme that will see the country having better electricity supplies," he said. At Tsiga grounds in Mbare, Harare, the MDC deputy national organising secretary, Hon. Morgen Komichi said it was important for the people of Zimbabwe to take part in the Constitution-making process.

The rally was attended by over 2 000 people. Also on Saturday, over 5 000 people converged at Honde Missiom in Mutasa Central where they were addressed by the MP for the area, Hon. Trevor Saruwaka. "The Constitution-making process is a people's project. As a result I urge you not to lose heart over the delays being encountered in having the process started. However, when it kicks off I would like to urge you to come out in your thousands and participate.

"We want better human rights in the new Constitution, "he said. The rally was also attended by Mutasa South MP, Hon. Misheck Kagurabadza. However, a rally that was supposed to be held at Patchway Mine in Chakari was cancelled after rowdy Zanu PF youths besieged the venue and disrupted the event. "We decided to cancel the rally due to the rowdy behavior of the Zanu PF youths. We have since made a report to the police and we hope that they will take action against the perpetrators," said Moscow Chakabvapasi, the MDC Chakari district chairperson.

Kadoma Central MP, Hon. Editor Matamisa was supposed to be the main speaker at the rally. In Bulawayo, Makokoba MP and MDC vice-president, Hon. Thokozani Khupe said it was important for the people to retain their dignity. "We need to eradicate poverty and restore human rights. People should not continue to suffer 30 years after independence," said Hon Khupe, who is also the country's deputy Prime Minister.

The event was attended by Hon. Gorden Moyo, the Minister of State in the Prime Minister's office and Bulawayo Central MP Hon Dorcas Sibanda. Hon. Khupe also took the occasion to donate eight wheelchairs to the disabled in her constituency. On Sunday, two well-attended rallies were also held in Muzarabani North at Utete business centre and Rushinga at Chimhanda business centre, both in Mashonaland Central province. Another rally was held in Highfield West at Mauruka bus stop in Glen Norah.Over 2 000 people attended the rally where the clarion call for people to participate in the Constitution-making process was made by the party leadership.

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