Elections
Civil servants can now participate in politics by contesting in elections
2013 June 07 | 2257 Views
CIVIL servants will be allowed to contest the next election as councillors and Members of Parliament with the Public Service Commission (PSC) yesterday issuing guidelines for their participation. ...by Prosper Ndlovu
Tsvangirai wants polls delayed for reforms
2013 June 06 | 2838 Views
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says there is too little time to meet the 31 July deadline for national elections.Key reforms to guarantee free and fair elections still needed to be implemen...by BBC
Mixed reactions to Zimbabwe election deadline - video
2013 June 06 | 1704 Views
Mixed reactions to Zimbabwe election deadline - videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-korbfPaAWA...by CCTV
Statement by leaders of Zimbabwe Political Parties on election date ruling
2013 June 05 | 2593 Views
The leaders of the political parties in Zimbabwe namely MDC led by President Tsvangirai, Welshman Ncube's MDC, MKD, ZAPU and ZANU Ndonga, met this morning to delibera...by political parties
The Supreme Court ruling on elections: What are the implications
2013 June 05 | 2506 Views
Speech delivered at Sapes Trust, Harare, Tuesday 4 June 2013 by Douglas Mwonzora1. IntroductionThe new Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe has made its...by Douglas Mwonzora
Election date judgement was correct, it's good for the country, says Madhuku
2013 June 05 | 1412 Views
THE ruling of the Constitutional Court directing President Robert Mugabe to call elections by July 31 is a "good judgement", constitutional law expert Professor Lovemore Madhuku said on Tuesday night....by Farirai Machivenyika I Herald
Tsvangirai takes poll 'war' to Sadc
2013 June 04 | 2641 Views
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai MDC-T party will take its fight for electoral reforms to next week's Sadc summit in Mozambique following President Robert Mugabe and Zanu-PF's determined push for a st...by Staff reporter
MDC-T suspends primaries in some constituencies
2013 June 04 | 1814 Views
MDC-T has waived primary elections in four constituencies which are purported to be in Zanu-PF strongholds, where it is alleged that it is has been battling to get candidates ahead of the harmonised p...by Staff reporter
MDC-T's primary elections results for Mashonaland West
2013 June 03 | 4402 Views
Primary elections and internal confirmations for the MDC-T were held in Mashonaland West over the weekend. The following legislators were not confirmed and will have to go for primary election...by Staff reporter
MDC-T primary elections update
2013 June 03 | 5272 Views
This weekend's round of MDC-T's internal confirmations and primaries for Mashonaland Central produced interesting results, with only two sitting MPs getting confirmations in their constituencies....by Ndou Paul
MDC perplexed and bewildered by the election date ruling
2013 June 03 | 3875 Views
PRESS STATEMENTSupreme Court's ‘elections by 31 July ruling'02 June 2013The MDC is perplexed and bewildered by the majority judgment of the Supreme Court of the 4th of July which rul...by Priscilla Misihairabwi - Mushonga
'No more election delays,' says Mugabe
2013 June 02 | 4013 Views
President Robert Mugabe says elections will be held before the 31st of July in compliance with a Constitutional Court ruling that compels him to have elections not later than the stated date. ...by Staff reporter
MDC primary elections to begin in the next two weeks
2013 June 02 | 1673 Views
SELECTION of candidates to represent the MDC formation led by professor Welshman Ncube will begin in the next two weeks, party secretary-general Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga has said.Mushon...by Staff reporter
Elections by 31st Judgement a non-event
2013 June 02 | 3782 Views
The Supreme Court of Zimbabwe made an uncharacteristic judgement by declaring that the elections should be held by the 31st July. In his judgement Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku representing the pa...by Thulani Nkala
Constitutional Court's elections ruling 'sound in law' says Madhuku
2013 June 02 | 2385 Views
Constitutional law expert Professor Lovemore Madhuku has said the ruling by the Constitutional Court to order elections to be held before July 31 was "sound in law".On Friday, the Constitution...by Staff reporter
Supreme Court has no power to set an election date
2013 June 02 | 1962 Views
The Constitutional Court has no power to set an election date, says Zimbabwe's Prime Minister and Movement for Democratic Change leader, Dr Morgan Tsvangirai. ...by Staff reporter
Elections - dangling the mascot of reforms
2013 June 01 | 2223 Views
In the absence of a big, permeating idea, the two MDC formations shall continue to play round and round with the two Rs: reforms and registration. This is the more reason Zanu-PF will have to be force...by Nathaniel Manheru
What they said on election date ruling
2013 June 01 | 2611 Views
YESTERDAY'S ruling by the Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe has set an election cliff. The landmark ruling, which drew mixed reactions from parties involved, is binding to other stakeholders."T...by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF welcomes elections ruling
2013 May 31 | 2876 Views
Zanu-PF National Chairman, Ambassador Simon Khaya Moyo says the ruling by the Constitutional Court that President Mugabe should proclaim dates for the holding of harmonised elections which should be h...by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai accuse Constitution court of overstepping its mandate
2013 May 31 | 2346 Views
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has accused the Supreme Court of overstepping its mandate by setting a deadline for the holding of harmonised elections.This follows a ruling by the Constituti...by Staff reporter
Top Zimbabwe court orders elections by July 31
2013 May 31 | 3593 Views
The Constitutional Court has ruled that President Robert Mugabe must proclaim the dates of harmonised elections by not later than the 31st of July 2013.In the matter that was filed by Mr Jeal...by Court reporter
Sadc pins President Mugabe down on elections
2013 May 31 | 4914 Views
President Mugabe is on the ropes as Sadc leaders are set to meet next weekend in Maputo, Mozambique, for an extraordinary summit to deal with Zimbabwe's political and security situation ahead of elec...by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans afraid of elections
2013 May 31 | 2767 Views
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) deputy chairperson Joyce Letitia Kazembe yesterday said Zimbabweans were afraid of elections, particularly people in rural areas. Kazembe urged people in ru...by Staff reporter
MDC-T primary elections update
2013 May 30 | 3624 Views
The MDC-T primary elections and confirmation exercise for Midlands North is currently underway in all the constituencies.Three constituencies have since completed the elections and confirmatio...by Ndou Paul
Election Time: Tsvangirai moves first
2013 May 29 | 5709 Views
It was reported that Mr Tsvangirai was attempting to lure Dr Dabengwa and in the not so distant past, Dr Dabengwa was reported to have berated the securocrates for not respecting Tsvangirai and threa...by Thulani Nkala
MDC-T primary election update
2013 May 29 | 4138 Views
The MDC-T primary elections were held in Matabeleland North province yesterday and the results are as follows;Bubi - Mark Herald NcubeUmguza - Lilindo MasukuTsholotsho North - Rosel...by Ndou Paul
Peter Ndlovu denies that he is contesting under a Zanu-PF ticket
2013 May 29 | 5930 Views
Zimbabwean football great Peter Ndlovu has dispelled rumours making the rounds he has declared his interest to stand for a parliamentary seat under a Zanu-PF ticket.The social media rumour mi...by Staff reporter
MDC-T primary elections update
2013 May 28 | 3619 Views
The MDC-T primary elections continue to be held across the country. The results for Matabeleland South held on Monday are as follows; Insiza North - Bekezela MpofuInsiza South - Jabulani ...by Ndou Paul
Mugabe's June 29 dream crumbles
2013 May 27 | 3788 Views
President Robert Mugabe and his Zanu-PF party's plan for a June poll has all but crumbled, and many are now waiting to see how the 89-year-old will publicly handle the climb-down.After fiercel...by Staff reporter
SADC give Zimbabwe elections thumbs up
2013 May 27 | 3155 Views
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) said Zimbabwe can now hold general elections at anytime it chooses.Meeting on the sidelines of the African Union (AU) golden jubilee celebrati...by New Ziana
MDC-T polls brew shockers
2013 May 27 | 6136 Views
MDC-T heavyweights continue to sing the blues with more sitting MPs failing to secure a two-thirds majority to secure an automatic ticket to represent the party in the forthcoming harmonised elections...by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF primaries divisive,' says Chiyangwa
2013 May 27 | 2352 Views
Zanu-PF's aspiring Chinhoyi MP and former provincial chairman Phillip Chiyangwa has described his party's impending primary elections as the most divisive phase, adding the process was likely to widen...by Staff reporter
June 29 elections - Mugabe bluffing
2013 May 24 | 3747 Views
One has to give it to the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, for he has a way of throwing a cat among pigeons.His bluff call for elections by the dissolution of parliament n...by Tabani Moyo
MDC-T primaries kicks off tomorrow
2013 May 24 | 1710 Views
MDC-T heavyweights' political careers are hanging by the thread after it emerged yesterday most of them will have to stave off stiff challenges during the party's parliamentary primary elections kicki...by Staff reporter
Elections are not business they are battles
2013 May 22 | 2130 Views
The shadow being cast by the forthcoming harmonized elections is so vast that hardly any of us can afford the luxury of shrugging a nonchalant shoulder, wrapping ourselves in swathes of indifference a...by Delta Milayo Ndou
Rewind:- Mugabe has to answer for the atrocities, says Tsvangirai
2013 May 22 | 3882 Views
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z3K_BWNYIs&NR=1
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Zimbabwe's finance assistance request should be directed to Sadc
2013 May 21 | 1954 Views
South Africa's Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Tuesday that any request for assistance on financing the forthcoming elections in Zimbabwe would have to be directed to the Southern African Dev...by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF buying votes in UZ SRC elections
2013 May 21 | 2602 Views
The recent interference of Zanu-PF in the students' fraternity has not only disenfranchised their brand but also symbolised unimaginable desperation of a party that lacks ideological and mobilisation ...by Francis Mufambi
MDC-T mayor struck off voters' roll
2013 May 20 | 2653 Views
CHINHOYI deputy mayor Brighton Mhizha was at the weekend shocked to discover that his name had been struck off the voters' roll under as yet unclear circumstances.Mhizha, elected as Ward 4 cou...by Own Correspondent
Elections cannot be held before August 14, says Ncube
2013 May 20 | 3173 Views
MDC leader Professor Welshman Ncube says the earliest date elections could be held this year was August 14 while the latest date was October 31. Ncube, a constitutional law expert, said this ...by Staff reporter
Mugabe is probably a genius, he wants your hard earned moolah
2013 May 19 | 2689 Views
A comment on Tuesday by Deputy International Relations Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim that South Africa is ready to help with Zimbabwe's elections seems to be the strongest indication yet that your and my...by Stephen Grootes
MDC-T primaries set for May 24
2013 May 19 | 1792 Views
The MDC-T has all but admitted that Zimbabwe should hold harmonised elections in line with the expiry of the Seventh Parliament on June 29.Over the past few weeks, the party has been advocat...by Staff reporter
Youths take to social media to air their views on elections
2013 May 18 | 2178 Views
With elections due later this year in Zimbabwe, debate around politics is increasing. Unlike in previous years, Zimbabweans, particularly the youth, are taking to social media to air their views. ...by Staff reporter
'Dead woman' tries to register as a voter
2013 May 18 | 3096 Views
A Nkayi woman, Hleleni Ncube, has failed to register as a voter after officials from the Registrar's office told her their records indicated that she was dead, according to civic rights group based he...by Staff reporter
'We must do all we can to make sure Zimbabwe's elections are fair elections,' UK MP
2013 May 17 | 2259 Views
For many, life in Africa is moving forward. Recent development indicators published by the World Bank show that in Sub-Saharan Africa GDP has risen every year since 2000, averaging 5.8% annual ...by James Duddridge is the Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East
'Legal experts' divided over June 29 election date
2013 May 17 | 2658 Views
The June 29 election date has attracted contrasting opinion from 'legal experts'. Some legal experts have dismissed the possibility of a June 29 election saying several supporting mechanisms ...by Ndou paul
Zimbabwe election date debate rages on - video
2013 May 17 | 1911 Views
With less than 45 days to go before the unity government's tenure expires, political parties are drawing battle lines over dates for the general election.President Robert Mugabe and his Zanu-P...by Staff reporter
Makarau frustrates June polls
2013 May 16 | 3328 Views
Zanu-PF's controversial plan for a June poll has all but collapsed after the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission disclosed that a fresh 30-day voter registration would be conducted in line with the new cons...by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF confident of peaceful and credible polls
2013 May 15 | 1941 Views
The spokesman for Zanu-PF party says he is confident this year's general election will be peaceful and credible."We are prepared and geared for elections. As far as our party is concerned, we ...by Staff reporter
Civil servants call for immediate holding of elections
2013 May 15 | 2397 Views
CIVIL servants on Tuesday called for the immediate holding of elections, saying they are itching to confront a new Government to address their welfare as the inclusive Government has failed to do so....by Staff Reporter
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