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Both democracy and authoritarianism are on the rise in Africa

Is democracy in Africa in retreat? Or is it simply suffering "growing pains"? The last 12 months have seen a great deal of controversy and debate on these important questions.There have been some bright spots, like the rise of more resilie…

Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 10:08hrs | | by Nic Cheeseman

Rigged votes aren't just an African thing

AFRICA has a reputation for particularly poor quality and controversial elections. I have just come back from Zimbabwe, where the election campaign was heated and the outcome explosive.When delays in the counting of the presidential ballot…

Published: 04 Sep 2018 at 05:42hrs | | by Nic Cheeseman

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Columnist / Nic cheeseman

Both democracy and authoritarianism are on the rise in Africa

Rigged votes aren't just an African thing

Mapeza named new Scottland FC coach

New army appointments bad news for Chiwenga

CAPS United dismiss Bakala and technical team

High Court overturns appointment of Regent Chief Mabhikwa

Zimbabwe mining firms to lose licences in new crackdown

Police, producers declare war on counterfeit seed

School loses US$10 000 to bogus agents

Opposition politician dies

Ambassador Bvuma dies

Coltart, deputy mayor clash over Town Clerk's contract

Mnangagwa land tenure programme court challenge fails

Government Revenue Collections Surpass Expenditure in 2025

Mkwasine Woman Arrested for Murder of Daughter

Church leaders warned against drug abuse during night prayers

Blow for war vets contesting Mnangagwa title deeds

AMH Editor bail conditions relaxed

AMH Editor bail conditions relaxed

Mudenda writes to Mnangagwa over ministers' absenteeism

RBZ says de-dollarisation on track

Harare woman loses US$8k in visa scam

Scottland dumps Ndiraya after debut title

Zimbabwe Influencers in hot water over fake adverts

Motorists losing valuables in Harare parking bays

China dominates Zimbabwe's lithium sector

Bulawayo teen dies in suspected suicide following family dispute

Mwazha to be buried on Sunday in Chivhu

Chimombe, Mpofu sentencing further delayed

War vets get 5ha for small businesses

Zesa owed ZWG 14 billion

Zimbabwe cement imports temporary as investors build new capacity

Zim analyst criticises Tanzanian opposition and ruling parties for election failures

ZERA dismisses false claims of solar energy tax

Africa's Eden Travel Show - Global Edition 2025 Sets a New Benchmark for Regional Tourism

Mnangagwa's regime should not try to profit from its own failures

Man jailed after accusing parents of witchcraft

Tshabangu says parliament welcomes extension of presidential term

Father jailed 20 years for raping daughter

Senior BCC officer in the dock over fuel scandal

Zimbabwean man remanded over job scam in Botswana

Zapu condemns chiefs

Zanu-PF urban push boosted by Tagwirei

Hidden firearms in Mabvuku

Govt launches skills audit at Harare City Council

Dembare players strike again

Zanu-PF delegation in China on 3-week exchange programme

Abandoned vehicles to be towed away from highways

ZRP denies collaboration with SARACO

Chiwenga's military uniform sparks speculation

Mnangagwa hands over vehicles, wheelchairs to young Zimbabweans with disabilities

Illegal miner jailed 42 years for rape and robbery