Many people think of Cde Joseph Chinotimba as a comedian.
His contributions in parliamentary sessions and interviews
often find their way to social media where they generate countless memes and
jokes.
But when it comes to Buhera South constituency, it is all
serious business.
Last week, The Sunday Mail spent a day with Cde Chinoz as
he made final preparations ahead of tomorrow’s harmonised elections.
He first addressed a rally at Bhegedhe Shopping Centre, and
since the wintry conditions had slowly given way to sunny, warm conditions, the
turnout was not disappointing.
Quite noticeable, one fashion accessory that seems to have
suffered, perhaps because of Parliament’s genteel dress code, is Cde Chinotimba’s
straw hat.
He no longer wears it even when he is in the constituency.
As he stood to address the masses, he intuitively knew this
is one of the crucial rallies before the election; thus, his political homily
has to be loaded and pregnant enough to deliver the message home.
It has to be one that his supporters have to take to the
ballot box.
Calmly, he reminds villagers of the journey Zimbabwe
travelled since November last year. He spoke of how President Emmerson
Mnangagwa’s administration was the carrier of renewed hope.
“We do not have to look very far to see new, better
prospects brought by the new party,” he told the attentive crowd.
“The road connecting Murambinda and Birchenough Bridge has
been in a sorry state for decades now. That is no secret. However, I can tell
you that work has started in Murambinda. The road is now being tarred,” he said
to cheers.
He talked about the various projects undertaken to upgrade
the road network, not only in Buhera South, but across Zimbabwe.
“The country is under reconstruction, let those who started
the job finish it. Vote for them,” he concluded with fervour.
After the stirring speech, the DJ decided to cue in Jah
Prayzah, prompting an elderly lady to leap to her feet and dance with Cde Chinotimba.
The lady — Mbuya Mavis Marijeni — later told us that the
politician had done well in the constituency.
“Whenever I see him, I make sure I greet him,” she said.
“He has implemented a number of projects in this area. The projects have
changed people’s lives.
“For example, we used to walk long distances to fetch clean
water. However, the boreholes that have been drilled by Cde Chinotimba mean we
no longer walk long distances.
“And for me, he touched my life personally when he helped
send my granddaughter to Mutare Teachers College. She is now doing her Teaching
Practice at a nearby school; for that, I will always be grateful.”
Some of the projects Cde Chinotimba has undertaken in the
constituency include electrifying schools, sinking boreholes and building
clinics and bridges. Sunday Mail
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