263chat team will be giving live updates from Bindura where President Robert Mugabe is set to address thousands of Zanu PF supporters who have convened at Chipadze Stadium.
Updates By Lovejoy Mutongwiza & Samuel Takawira
13:22. President Mugabe is not yet here. He is meeting with legislators as well as provincial executive members from Mashonaland Central.

Sulumani Chimbetu entertaining Zanu PF supporters
13:40. Hundreds of Zanu PF youths running around Chipadze stadium singing and praising President Mugabe.

More Sights from Bindura
13:46. Thousands of Zanu Pf supporters braved frigid temperatures to show support for President Mugabe.. as Chipadze Stadium is now packed.
14:42. Supporters are saying they are tired of waiting for President Mugabe.

16:11. Scores of Zanu PF supporters still waiting for the arrival of President Mugabe.
16.45. President Mugabe in no show at Chipadze Stadium. Some Zanu PF supporters already leaving the stadium.
17:24 Senior government officials now arriving at the stadium notably Minister Sekeramai, Minister Made and Minister Mohadi.
18:03 President Mugabe Arrives. Party Supporters chanting ‘Gushungo ndimi mega’
18:05 Kasukuwere introduces President Mugabe and asks H.E to meet the people of Mash Central.
18:06 Zanu PF supporters chanting Pamberi na Gushungo.
18:08 President Mugabe takes to the podium apologies for being late.
18:11. “We were discussing issues affecting this country and we could not finish. I urge you fellow Zimbabweans to desist from violence,” said President Mugabe.
18:13. “We fought for unity and the party is bigger than those who are fighting. We don’t want the use of guns in this country,” says President Mugabe.
18:16. President Mugabe calls for unity among Zimbabweans.
18:18. We are looking for food aid for everyone and If you are not getting food please tell us, we will ensure that you get it says President Mugabe.
18:19. Its true civil servants are not getting their dues but zvinoitika, tinozvigadzirisa says President Mugabe.
18:20. As usual President Mugabe blames the sanctions for the problems being faced in the country. he says because of sanctions the country does not have enough money to pay its debts.
18:22. “Bonds Notes will fight sanctions, they are real money.Don’t be fooled. Those striking do not understand our situation, Our banks do not have money,” says President Mugabe.
18:24. “These are trying times and we are all aware that it is a phase that will pass,” says president Mugabe.
18:29.President Mugabe says that he was delighted to hear that civil servants were now going to work.
1832: “I appreciate the support you have shown for me over the years and this keeps me going and here i am today admired all over Africa….Gushungo vanodada nemi,” he said.
18:35. “Soon and very soon i will be back to this province,” said President Mugabe