Judith Tobaiwa
Judith Tobaiwa (born 1986 or 1987) is a Zimbabwean politician who was elected to the National Assembly of Zimbabwe in a by-election on 26 March 2022. She represents Kwekwe Central as a member of the Citizens Coalition For Change (CCC).
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[edit]- I am confident of victory because the people of Kwekwe, especially women and youth, want her to be their representative.
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- The people of Kwekwe Central look to me to represent them, as Kwekwe has not had a female MP since 1980, leaving women without a true voice in representation.
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- Young people are excited about my candidacy because I’m approachable and relatable—I’m also a youth myself.
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- If elected in Kwekwe, I aim to address the issue where many believe that mining opportunities are only accessible through affiliation with Zanu PF. Since Kwekwe is primarily a mining area, this is one of the key issues we will work to change.
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- The mines in Kwekwe are government-owned, and every young person has the right to work there, regardless of their political affiliation," she stated.
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- I urge the government to close GMP mine to safeguard our children’s lives. They should install razor wire and enhance security, similar to the measures taken at Gaika Mine, to prevent further tragedies. “This mine poses a significant danger to our children, resulting in lost lives. Just two days ago, we buried another young artisanal miner who collapsed and died, likely due to inhaling gas at the mine.”
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- I appeal to the government to close GMP mine to protect our children from losing their lives. They need to install razor wire and enforce strict security measures, similar to what was done at Gaika Mine, to prevent further tragedies. “This mine has become a danger to our children, and we are losing lives. Just two days ago, we buried another young artisanal miner who collapsed and died, with suspicions that he inhaled gas at the mine.”
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- I would like to address my point of national interest to the Minister of Mines and Mining Development, inquiring about the measures implemented to eliminate mining activities occurring within 500 meters of built-up areas.
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