Victoria Falls Ward 3 Councillor Vacancy By-Election Confirmed by ZEC

• A by-election has been set for Victoria Falls Ward 3 on October 3, 2026.
• The seat became vacant after councillor and deputy mayor Lungile Nyoni resigned from CCC and joined Zanu PF.
• This marks the fourth time a Victoria Falls councillor has exited under recall provisions.
• Zanu PF won all three previous by-elections in the city, giving it full control of contested wards.

The vacancy was formalised by Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe in a letter dated July 31, 2026.

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has confirmed a by-election for Victoria Falls Ward 3 on October 3, 2026. The seat became vacant after councillor and deputy mayor Lungile Nyoni resigned from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) and joined Zanu PF. This marks the fourth time a Victoria Falls councillor has exited under recall provisions, following the recalls of CCC councillors Mthunzi Mpofu, Nkanyiso Sibindi, and Daniel Moyo earlier this year.

The vacancy was formalised by Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe in a letter dated July 31, 2026. According to Section 278(1) of the Constitution, read with Section 129(1)(k), the seat fell vacant due to Nyoni's resignation from CCC and affiliation with ZANU-PF. The Electoral Act Section 125(4)(b) also comes into play as the nomination court will convene on September 2 to receive candidate papers.

The by-election may indicate a shift in political dynamics in Victoria Falls, with Zanu PF potentially gaining further control of the city. This could have implications for future electoral outcomes and is a development that lawyers and compliance officers should closely watch. The precedent set by this by-election will be crucial to observe, as it may signal a change in the balance of power in the region.

Lawyers and compliance officers should watch for the precedent set by this by-election, which may indicate a shift in political dynamics in Victoria Falls and potential implications for future electoral outcomes.

Source: Original reporting via New Zimbabwe