Buhera Central

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Buhera Central
Constituency
for the National Assembly of Zimbabwe
Province Manicaland
Region Buhera
Major settlements Murambinda
Current constituency
Created2023
Seats1
Party ZANU–PF
Member(s)Matema Samson

Buhera Central is a parliamentary constituency in the National Assembly of Zimbabwe. It is located in Buhera district in Manicaland province, primarily dominated by Hera and Bocha sub-tribes of the Manyika tribe. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Buhera Central results". ZEC. 2023-08-24. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  2. "More WASH amenities for Buhera Central – The ManicaPost". www.manicapost.co.zw. Retrieved 2023-12-19.