Zimbabwe 's ZANU - PF raised $ 250,000 in order to hold the election . NEW : At party Mugabe said controversial electoral reform could not be reversed . Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai closed down membership to party , official said . Zimbabwe is struggling to cope with a cholera epidemic due to funding cuts .
Mugabe 's ZANU-PF raised $ 250,000 in order to hold the party . NEW : At party Mugabe said controversial land reform would not be reversed . Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai turned down invitation to party , official said . Zimbabwe is struggling to cope with a cholera epidemic due to funding shortages .