Source: CITE
Nine candidates successfully filed their nomination papers on Thursday to contest the December 20 Nkulumane parliamentary by-election in Bulawayo, setting the stage for a highly competitive race for the seat left vacant following the tragic death of MP Desire Moyo in October.
The candidates, drawn from political parties and independent platforms, all said they were encouraged by Nkulumane residents to stand, signalling a tough contest as each entrant claims a community-driven mandate.
The nine confirmed candidates are:
Esther Auxilia Zitha (Independent) – female, widow to the late MP Desire Moyo.
Ethel Sibanda (MDC-T) – female.
Nompilo Ncube Malaba (Zimbabwe African National Congress – ZANC) – female.
Alson Moyo (Zimbabwe Economic Freedom Fighters – EFF) – male.
Rodney Donovan Jele (Independent) – male.
Mbuso Fuzwayo (Independent) – male.
Freedom Murechu (Zanu PF) – male.
Mothusi “Madlela” Ndlovu (Citizens Coalition for Change -CCC) – male.
Siziba Viyo Vivian (ZAPU) – male.
The by-election follows the death of Moyo on 10 October 2025 after the vehicle he was travelling in collided with an elephant along the Bulawayo–Gweru highway.
The lawmaker, a member of the opposition CCC then led by Nelson Chamisa died instantly, a day before his 46th birthday.
As an artist, Moyo had served in the Parliament’s Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Committee.
