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Do elections work in Zimbabwe?

THIS article seeks to explore the efficacy of elections as a tool of democratic governance in Zimbabwe since 1980.It is by no means exhaustive, but in a brief and cursory manner looks at the merits and demerits of elections in their curren…

Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 07:06hrs | 1 | by Dumisani Nkomo

Chamisa's limited options

THE results of the elections and the outcome of the Constitutional Court did not go in favour of the youthful MDC leader Nelson Chamisa and his party, but there remain numerous avenues and options for both Chamisa and his party in the next…

Published: 05 Jan 2019 at 11:12hrs | 5158 | by Dumisani Nkomo

Challenges facing Mnangagwa's govt

THE general elections have come and gone, so has the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) process of dealing with the disputed outcome. What is imperative now is how the nation moves forward.The key players in this unfolding drama need to clear…

Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 16:18hrs | 1 | by Dumisani Nkomo

Chamisa, MDC Alliance's options

THE results of the elections and the outcome of the Constitutional Court did not go in favour of the youthful MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa and his party, but there remains numerous avenues and options for both Chamisa and his party i…

Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 06:36hrs | 7 | by Dumisani Nkomo

Unmasking the Zanu-PF drama

THE drama, or rather the circus within Zanu-PF continues to unfold, this time with the First Lady Grace Mugabe exiting the scene after a heated politburo meeting.Will Vice-President Joice Mujuru be pushed out of Zanu-PF or will she fight b…

Published: 12 Nov 2014 at 12:54hrs | | by Dumisani Nkomo

Quality candidates and not the 'MUST GO' mantra please

THE justifiable obsession with the "Mugabe must go" by the MDC-T and the "Sanctions must go Mantra" by Zanu-PF has been  the dominant motif in current electoral politics.This has been used at the expense of the quality of issues, qual…

Published: 25 Jul 2013 at 05:26hrs | | by Dumisani Nkomo

Devolution of power: To be or not to be devolved!

PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe recently stirred the hornet's nest when he indicated that he was opposed to devolution of power in the new constitution. He has not been alone in his crusade as Local Government Minister, Ignatius Chombo, penned a s…

Published: 25 Mar 2012 at 05:44hrs | 3 | by Dumisani Nkomo

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Columnist / Dumisani nkomo

Do elections work in Zimbabwe?

Chamisa's limited options

Challenges facing Mnangagwa's govt

Chamisa, MDC Alliance's options

Unmasking the Zanu-PF drama

Quality candidates and not the 'MUST GO' mantra please

Devolution of power: To be or not to be devolved!

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