Zimbabwe: New political parties mushroom as March election nears

With elections about 6 weeks away the number of political parties mushrooming across the country continues to grow. In a week that saw intense speculation over a new party to be led by former finance minister Simba Makoni, another political party in Gweru has been formed. Former town councillor Ruyedzo Mutizwa is reported to have formed the People’s Democratic Party and wants to contest the presidential election.