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The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has raised concerns over the disbursement of state funds under the Political Parties (Finance) Act, with party spokesperson Willias Madzimure accusing the government of withholding money due to the opposition.

"In 2023 the government announced the allocation but we did not get anything. ZANU PF took its share and CCC got nothing. Last year it was the same story," Madzimure said.

He added that this year could follow the same pattern, stressing that the funds are meant for political parties, not individuals. "Any individual receiving the money would constitute money laundering and theft of state funds, especially if the person is not fully known," he said.

Madzimure explained that the delay is linked to ongoing legal matters. "In previous years, the money could not be disbursed because of legal battles. At the moment, there is a judgement that has not yet been handed down, so the money cannot be released," he added.

The government recently announced public fund allocations totaling ZWG147.7 million to political parties that secured at least 5% of the national vote in the last election. ZANU PF, which won 69.4% of the vote, will receive ZWG102,343,972.50, while the CCC, with 30.7% of the vote, is entitled to ZWG45,338,527.50.

Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Ziyambi Ziyambi confirmed the allocations through General Notice 1829 of 2025 in the Government Gazette, citing Section 3 of the Political Parties (Finance) Act.

The Act is designed to support qualifying political parties, strengthen operational capacity, and reduce reliance on foreign funding, which authorities view as a potential avenue for external interference.

Madzimure insisted that the CCC is fully entitled to its share once legal matters are resolved. "The money is meant for the party, not an individual. It should be released once the courts provide clarity," he said.
- Business Times

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