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Defend the Constitution of Zimbabwe and the Will of the People

To my fellow Zimbabweans,Our nation stands on a foundation built upon the supreme law of the land , the Constitution of Zimbabwe. It is the very document that guides our governance, protects our freedoms and ensures that power is exercised…

Published: 12 Aug 2025 at 21:22hrs | 187 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

No one is above criticism - not even the President

Democracy has always been too heavy a burden for weak, insecure leaders.The recent arrest of The Zimbabwe Independent editor, Faith Zaba, on allegations of "undermining the authority of the president" for allowing the publication of a sati…

Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 22:44hrs | 619 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Democracy under siege

Zimbabwe's democratic space faces significant challenges, rooted in decades of authoritarian rule by the ZANU-PF party, which has governed since 1980.President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in power since the 2017 coup that ousted Robert Mugabe, has…

Published: 13 Jun 2025 at 14:18hrs | 606 | by Leonard Koni

Has democracy failed in Zimbabwe?

This is the million-dollar question we all need to ask ourselves.Democracy, by its very nature, is a noble and necessary concept. It is anchored on the principle that every human being, regardless of race, colour, creed, or religion, …

Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 22:28hrs | 260 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

China's meddling in Zimbabwe's internal politics unwelcome and against international law

China's actions in Zimbabwe are becoming increasingly disturbing, with its flagrant interference in the country's internal political affairs going beyond what is acceptable under international law. Recent actions by the Chinese ambassador,…

Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 23:11hrs | 595 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe: Only a failed state would want a president to rule forever

I was left speechless while listening to the excitable ZANU-PF chairman for Mashonaland East province, Daniel Garwe, who recently addressed a gathering of party supporters in Murehwa. With unrestrained enthusiasm, Garwe boldly declared tha…

Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 09:10hrs | 459 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Blinken's harvest of thorns for undermining democracy in Zimbabwe

THE United States struck on Monday, announcing  a new visa restriction policy for those undermining democracy in Zimbabwe.Under the new measures, the United States will pursue visa restrictions on individuals believed to be responsibl…

Published: 07 Dec 2023 at 05:28hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

The failure of democracy in Zimbabwe: The need for a new approach

Zimbabwe, a country with a rich history and a resilient population, has been plagued by political instability and economic turmoil for decades. One of the main reasons for this dire situation is the failure of democracy in Zimbabwe. The tr…

Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 20:08hrs | 6 | by Ty Ki

Partisan institutions a danger to Zimbabwe democracy

ZIMBABWE'S elections since 1980 have been blighted by disputes and August 23 polls look no different.The culprits are the same - partial or politicised State institutions ranking from the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec), Zimbabwe Repub…

Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 06:57hrs | 14 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu

Uncle Sam lacks moral authority to lecture on democracy

ON Thursday 29 June, President Mnangagwa addressed a gathering of small scale miners where he emphasised his Government's support to the most productive sectors of the economy. He told the miners that the main thrust of his Government was …

Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:05hrs | 13 | by Ranga Mataire

AI-Powered Democracy: Forging a new path towards a technological renaissance

Introduction:In the age of rapid technological advancement, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has transcended various industries, revolutionizing the way we live, work, and interact. As AI continues to reshape our world, its …

Published: 10 Jun 2023 at 13:13hrs | 3 | by Khumbu Malinga

Zimbabwe is about to do the Zambia - One last chance to save democracy and bury Mnangagwa

Happy new year to all. 2023 is finally here after 5 long years. Zimbabwe is about to do the Zambia. It is time to bury Zanu pf for good. It is time to make the dinosaurs of the last Chimurenga War disappear. President Mnangagwa and his evi…

Published: 10 Jan 2023 at 10:54hrs | 2 | by Nobukhosi Moyo

The Rising Cost of Democracy in Zimbabwe

The recent surge in the cost to contest in elections and to view votersâ€™ roll in Zimbabwe raises eyebrows. It was recently gazetted that the cost for contesting for national president is $20 000 USD while for MPs and senate and councillo…

Published: 23 Aug 2022 at 07:41hrs | 12 | by Zakhele Maphosa

Chamisa: Illusions of democracy, statesmanship

LAST week CCC leader Mr Nelson Chamisa was pontificating about the sovereignty of Ukraine, railing against the Russian special mission into its neighbour as a travesty that trampled on international statutes.The irony was not lost on this …

Published: 02 Mar 2022 at 05:36hrs | 4 | by Fungi Kwaramba

How about a Spice of uBuntu in Our Governments?

Democracy is such a good idea, but quite foreign to human nature. The absolute definition of Democracy is, "A government for the people by the people". This means, a system of government for the entire population by the whole population, t…

Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 15:34hrs | 1 | by Hlatshwayo Dlamini

Democracy, development and our village neighbour

A FORTNIGHT ago, I wrote about how and why African countries need to review the current practice of democracy. I argued that the current format is not fit for poor societies because it is prone to manipulation by capital power. I also cont…

Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 07:22hrs | 1 | by Tapiwa Gomo

Time to ratify AU Charter on Democracy

AS we reflect on the just passed International Day on Democracy, we find it worrying that Zimbabwe has not ratified the African Charter on Democracy, Elections, and Governance. It is a long time since President Emmerson Mnangagwa, as one o…

Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:30hrs | 4 | by Veritas

Come 2023, Zimbabweans shall claim liberty

THE so-called new dispensation under President Emmerson Mnangagwa's hope of transforming the lives of Zimbabweans remains a pie in the sky. People's wishes have been dashed. Democracy remains a pipe dream.The Zanu-PF-led government is doom…

Published: 13 Sep 2021 at 06:01hrs | 10 | by Tofara Shandu

There was more democracy amongst white Rhodesians than we have between black Zimbabweans

Yesterday, I penned possibly the most painful and heartrending article, entitled, "Our elderly experienced life under both Rhodesia and Zimbabwe, so why arrest them when they say Smith was better?" - as it found it extremely troubling and …

Published: 18 May 2021 at 10:26hrs | 16 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

No democracy works without dialogue

WHEN a President in the United States of America (USA) is set to address the nation, it is often report-ed that many citizens tend to go about their business and catch up with the address afterwards. However, in Africa. Zimbabwe in particu…

Published: 17 Feb 2021 at 06:12hrs | 3 | by Gibson Nyikadzino

Not yet ready for democracy

THE road to democracy is not easy for countries that have emerged from decades of colonial systems and replaced by autocratic ones which derive their power from military as well as tribal politics.Such is our sad story where hope for chang…

Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 07:59hrs | 1 | by Tapiwa Gomo

USA democracy under the spotlight

The year has started on a bad note with the COVID-19 pandemic taking lives, causing sickness, destroying livelihoods and depriving people of freedoms. It is like starting a new a day under a thick dark cloud. For the wise, there are lesson…

Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 05:58hrs | 13 | by Tapiwa Gomo

Democracy dies in darkness

Democracy is facing tough time in Zimbabwe,it is wilting, suffocating and profusely bleeding.Infact it's wasting away- dying in full view of a public that couldn't care less.A public that is power sapped and tired.French philosopher Montes…

Published: 25 Oct 2020 at 07:30hrs | 4 | by Taruberekera Masara

Democracy should prevail in MDC-T election

I AM praying that candidates for all the positions at the MDC-T extraordinary congress will organise one or two public debates so that their followers see through each of them and make informed choices.Elections in a democratic movement sh…

Published: 19 Oct 2020 at 06:25hrs | | by Precious Shumba

Zimbabwe's democracy has taken a new dimension

GOVERNMENT spokesperson and Secretary for Information Ndavaningi Mangwana's claims that the government's approach to democracy is modern under the so-called New Dispensation â€” which we now all know is still the same old establishment und…

Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 07:43hrs | 1 | by Editorial - Newsday

Zimbabwe and the crisis of one-sided democracy narrative

THE co-existence of political dissent is healthy for any political set-up. However, it is risky to reduce the density of political dissent to the narrowest of extremes of allowing certain political actors to arrogate universally applying p…

Published: 18 Aug 2019 at 09:36hrs | 3 | by Richard R Mahomva

A tough choice between democracy and growth

IT is now one year after the first post-Mugabe elections were held which, despite their credence being contested by the MDC alliance, gave an aura of legitimacy to President Mnangagwa's government. However, the last 12 months have been pai…

Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 07:41hrs | | by Tapiwa Gomo

DEMOCRACY - A Citizen's Responsibility

A new publication that puts a spotlight on a fresh outlook on democracy for Zimbabwe has been launched online. The publication, called "Towards an Open and Accountable Government: Context and way forward for Zimbabwe" was launched by NewTh…

Published: 26 Jun 2019 at 13:59hrs | 3 | by Agencies

Mopa: In pursuit of a fallacious democracy

RECENTLY, America gave us a rare tonic on its actual view of Zimbabwe, under the new government. It is a given that, in most of its statements, the United States prefers to give cryptic political messages. Often times, one cannot make head…

Published: 25 Jun 2019 at 07:41hrs | 1 | by Learnmore Zuze

Warts of democracy can be an eyesore

Cynics often say politics is like a sewage as it allows stinking and filthy scum to rise to the top.In a twisted way, it's pretty much like milk, which, as it matures, allows cream to rise.Well, how else can one describe our current breed …

Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:05hrs | | by Bishop Lazarus

MDC congress: Does real democracy exist?

ALL through history, the word democracy has been immortalised and evidently viewed as the greatest desire of the political world. Democracy is worshiped and viewed as sacred and sacrosanct. Virtually, 90% (this could be an understatement) …

Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 07:12hrs | | by Learnmore Zuze

Zimbabwe's multiple VPs, tribalism and elusive democracy

The generality of Zimbabwe's political parties are strangely filled with multiple posts for vice presidents. At face value this could allude to deep-seated democratic orientation. Conversely, the concept is a real case of plucked feathers,…

Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 09:41hrs | 1 | by Nhlanhla Moses

Botswana! The sinking of Africa's democracy basket

It was difficult to remain as silent when Africa's jewel of democracy took seat and comfort upon an imminent time bomb.The growing conflict between the most recent former president, Lt. General Dr. Seretse Khama Ian Khama and his former Vi…

Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 06:58hrs | 7 | by Reginald Thabani Gola

Beyond the New my foot!

In the past few months, I took some time to reflect on the role of political parties - specifically political parties in Zimbabwe.  I came to a simple conclusion - while political parties serve several functions in a democratic system…

Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 13:17hrs | 1 | by Sam Wezhira

The disconnect in electoral democracy

Every four years the world is drawn to watch in awe as the United States chooses their next president, even to the point of fanatically following the bi-partisan primary election races, prominent of which have been the Obama-Clinton race a…

Published: 11 Mar 2019 at 07:06hrs | 1 | by Reason Wafawarova

Is it 'Democrazy' or 'Democracy' in the Movement for Change?

The council vacancy in Bulawayo's Ward 28 presented us with yet another opportunity to see how Zimbabwe's political space is not about elimination of medieval politics, but a contest of violent hegemonic control.The race to 30 March 2019 b…

Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 06:43hrs | 1 | by Michael Mhlanga

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 | 1 | by Nic Cheeseman

Mnangagwa must act on reforms, promote democracy

newsdayZimbabwe, a land of unparalleled beauty and infinite potential, is again under democratic and economic siege. Armed men are removing residents from their homes. Unknown assailants have burnt the headquarters of the leading oppositio…

Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 08:07hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

No democracy is a finished product

One day, if they follow instructions, Africa's new democracies will grow up to be "real" like those of Western Europe and North America. This assumption makes little sense â€” but it influences the way many people in the West and in Africa…

Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 09:47hrs | | by Steven Friedman

Democrat or Closet Dictator

As I reflect on what is going on in Zimbabwe, I could not help but turn to the best democratic nation in the world - USA. As I embarked on this journey, I had many questions on my mind and just wondering how Zimbabwe could learn from this …

Published: 29 Dec 2018 at 14:37hrs | 3 | by Sam Wezhira

Deficit of democracy in the opposition

Zimbabwe under President Mnangagwa has opened up democratic space in the country since November 2017. As the country celebrates the first anniversary of Zimbabwe's rebirth, there is reason to celebrate on the democracy scorecard. The Secon…

Published: 23 Nov 2018 at 05:17hrs | | by Philemon Mutedzi

Democracy or Dictatorship?

Nelson Chamisa's ascendancy to the MDC Alliance leadership was controversial, questionable and undemocratic at best and led to the formation of a splinter group led by the former Deputy President, Thokozani Khupe, who argued that she inste…

Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 12:40hrs | 5 | by Claver Nyuki

Is it time for Africa to teach Europe what democracy and passive racism are?

Picture it. The aftermath of a national election, where senior international observer from a leading European country declares of the election process he has just witnessed: "In all the many election observations I've been on, I have not s…

Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 07:26hrs | 4 | by Anonymous

Its no more about democracy

When supping with the devil one must use a long spoon, its not about democracy but our resources. The campaign period and election time of Zimbabwe's recent harmonised elections were the most peaceful in living memory for many. In previous…

Published: 21 Aug 2018 at 15:56hrs | | by Tondo Murisa

Democracy, elections bad for collective cause

SOMETHING is going wrong with democracy. Something has gone wrong with democracy. It was the most successful political idea of the 21st century, but increasingly democracy is running into trouble, not least because there are people who con…

Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 05:53hrs | 1 | by Reason Wafawarova

Idiots are always in a majority

"I have never voted in my life... I have always known and understood that the idiots are in a majority so it's certain they will win."â€• Louis-Ferdinand CÃ©line (1894-1961)   French novelist, pamphleteer and physician"Anti-intel…

Published: 04 Aug 2018 at 18:37hrs | 7 | by unkown

Does Chamisa even know what democracy is?

As we approach the elections, there is much discussion of the processes of the election. What order should the candidates should appear on the ballot paper? What direction should the candidates face as they cast their ballots? And even, sh…

Published: 26 Jul 2018 at 14:09hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Chamisa vs Democracy

The recent Afrobarometer fascinating survey results show voters preferences ahead of the 2018 harmonised elections slated for 30 July, are a great display of representative democracy. With less than two weeks to go, according to the survey…

Published: 20 Jul 2018 at 15:17hrs | | by Anthony Mukondo

Constraints on the work of Human Rights & Democracy Defenders, internet freedoms core in democracy promotion.

Zimbabwe Democracy Institute (ZDI) in conjunction with Media Centre releases an advocacy report titled, 'How the right to be online has been assaulted in Zimbabwe: Consequences on the work of Human rights and democracy defenders'. Link to …

Published: 09 Apr 2018 at 18:46hrs | 1 | by Patience Sibanda

The tone of our politics

In these past few weeks I have come to understand that, the asserted convictions that many people have,The doubts, the demoralising creedsAll come from the loss of hope propelled by the tone of our politicsWe have to understand that the nu…

Published: 07 Jan 2018 at 19:39hrs | | by Otis Mabikwa

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