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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 | | 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 | 2 | 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 | 2 | 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!

'Mnangagwa is panicking'

Chiwenga's wife catching strays

Family yet to bury loved one 2 years after mysterious death

'Eat my wife, I kill myself'

RBZ policies, not banks, driving high lending rates

Zimbabwe to host major Africa trade fair from 2029

Govt urged to tighten screws on human trafficking

Zimbabwe night vending ban falters

Hughton, Redknapp among 200 applicants for Warriors job

Levy scandal as Harare buys only 2 ambulances

Chiwenga missed Mnangagwa's SONA

Mega Pak Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd manager up for fraud

Fugitive car dealer arrested after 5 years on the run

Harare Councillors and directors snub 2026 budget announcement

Bulawayo Polytechnic gutted by fire

Six Dead, 40 Injured in Harare–Mukumbura Road Bus Crash

No to 2030 extension

Police confirm Bulawayo-Beitbridge road accident

Zimbabwe loans ARVs to Botswana, donates portion in regional health solidarity

Govt to launch Responsible Mining Initiative amid worsening land degradation

MP Mhangwa urges govt to cut LPG Import Bill through local gas substitution

Man dies in bicycle accident

Relegation-threatened Bosso players boycott training

Pavillon bus involved in a serious accident

Tragedy in Mt Darwin as cow falls into well, killing young woman

Zimbabwe announces strict enforcement of axle load limits

Zanu-Pf, Eureka Mine unleash violence on artisinal miners

Church Leaders Unite to Tackle Africa's Social Crises at Landmark Summit

Minister to Lead Sanitation Awareness Drive in Guruve Amid Open Defecation Concerns*

BCC launch blitz on traffic laws violator