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Tshabangu group now wants 10-year poll freeze

A faction of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) aligned with self-declared secretary general Sengezo Tshabangu is reportedly backing the proposed extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term and is advocating for the suspension of…

Published: 24 Nov 2025 at 05:48hrs | 356 | by Staff reporter

Tagwirei assisted in Zanu-PF's 2013 election victory

ZANU-PF politburo member Webster Shamu has revealed that the ruling party relied on businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei's support to secure victory in the 2013 general elections.Shamu, who served as Zanu-PF's national political commissar at th…

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 12:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Democratic Journey for Africa: Elections a Pathway to Progress

Across Africa, elections serve as a cornerstone of democracy, offering citizens an opportunity to shape the future of their nations. From the vibrant streets of Accra to the avenues of Harare, the electoral process reflects people's aspira…

Published: 04 Mar 2025 at 15:05hrs | | by Sibanda Nomagugu and Masukume Nompumelelo

Democracy and Elections in an Uneven World

Democracy is often presented as the great political idealâ€”the fairest system of governance, where people choose their leaders, shape their future, and hold their governments accountable. In theory, elections are the backbone of democracy…

Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 10:53hrs | | by Avelina Banda

Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema threatening to delay 2026 elections

On 13 September, Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema addressed parliament in fulfilment of the Constitution that requires the president to address the National Assembly every year and provide a report on the progress made in the applicat…

Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 13:55hrs | | by Sishuwa Sishuwa

US elections have literally become a problematically violent affair

It's rich and absurd for the new US Ambassador to Zimbabwe - Pamela Tremont - to start her first day in her office in Harare by recklessly charging that the US has "problems with elections" in Zimbabwe, when elections in the US have litera…

Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 05:42hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo

South African elections 2024: Reflections from Zimbabwe

ON March 4, 1980, a palpable excitement and belief that prosperity, freedom and opportunity were upon the masses filled a soon-to-be-born Zimbabwe. The war was over. The nation was pregnant with hope. The liberators' demand for "one man, o…

Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 12:03hrs | | by Fadzayi Mahere

Hamba Kahle ANC, we won't miss you!

IF you are not following the unfolding electoral drama south of the Limpopo River, you can't be real.When South Africa votes, Zimbabwe catches a proverbial cold. And for good reason.Of all our neighbours - here I mean Botswana, Mozambique …

Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 07:16hrs | | by Rejoice Ngwenya

Mnangagwa must stop flirting with extending rule

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has been sworn into office three times in six years, and in his inauguration speeches in November 2017, August 2018, and September 2023, he promised radical reforms aimed at fostering 're-engagement'.His public…

Published: 23 May 2024 at 09:56hrs | | by Nyasha Macbride Mpani

Zimbabwe's longest electoral season

IN exactly two weeks, Zimbabweans are going to the polling booth again, as the silly season that began last May stubbornly refuses to end for various reasons â€” single-minded pursuit of power by opposition leaders or Zanu-PF's design to v…

Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 10:00hrs | | by Paidamoyo Muzulu

Rival CCC candidates nominated to face a Zanu-PF candidate

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission has published an Election Notice with the names of local authority candidates nominated in some 28 wards for the 3 February 2024 by-elections.Some highlights:It's notable that rival - not double but rival …

Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 18:12hrs | | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

Drama-filled 2023 ends in tears for CCC

POLITICS, according to social scientists, is loosely translated as a battle to control resources with man putting political contestation as a means to ensure equitable distribution of whatever is found within a certain territory.For many i…

Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 18:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Is SADC and AU Fit for resolving election discontent in Zimbabwe?

There exists a significant question surrounding the capabilities of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union (AU) in resolving the discontent arising from the recent elections held by the Citizens' Coalition …

Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 17:12hrs | | by Njabulo

Fresh Election beyond Mnangagwa's Wishes.

Fresh Election beyond Mnangagwa's Wishes.The decision to conduct a fresh election in Zimbabwe is not Mr. Mnangagwa's decision. It is a decision of all Stakeholders in Zimbabwe and the region.We are aware that Mr. Mnangagwa barred Mugabe fr…

Published: 01 Oct 2023 at 09:56hrs | | by Promise Mkwananzi

Why SADC is happy with the Mumba Report

Franz Kafka's worldFranz Kafka's art rests and runs on the bizarre and overawing grotesquery. Yet it is that de-familiarised, out-of-size world which he so ably colours which becomes the vehicle for his creative genius. Coupled with his sh…

Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 06:36hrs | | by @Jamwanda2

Ghosts of colonialism still haunt Zimbabwean names

In African cultures, the names given to children play an important role because they are often laden with meanings.As a team of professors of literature, linguistics and onomastics (the scientific study of names and naming practices) we ha…

Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 07:32hrs | | by Tendai Mangena

Zimbabwe's 2023 harmonised general election now done and dusted

The harmonised general election is over.Any continuing chatter or narratives about "fresh elections scaffolded by foreigners", or a "National Transitional Authority" [NTA] also facilitated by foreigners, is a self-indulgent pipe dream bord…

Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 19:34hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo

How Zimbabwean prisoners can vote in 2028 elections

MUSARURWA & OTHERS v MINISTER OF JUSTCE, LEGAL AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS & OTHERS HHC 751SUMMARY OF THE CASE1. The proceedings in this matter were initiated in 2017 when the plaintiffs, being long-term prisoners, approached the Hig…

Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 12:21hrs | | by Clifford S. Ncube

Imperialist puppets must accept that the Zimbabwe elections are a closed case

It's time these puppets, agents of imperialism and white monopoly capital realised that their assignment to deliver the election result their masters were expecting in Zimbabwe has failed.They will not manage to manipulate the whole of SAD…

Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 14:01hrs | | by Dr. Fred M'membe

How hope dies with every election in Zimbabwe

"People died. The fear of being asked whether you wanted a short or long sleeve cut (cutting your hand or your arm) by soldiers made people vote in fear, not with their heads. We were voting with our lives on the line".This is what my mate…

Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 12:10hrs | | by Beauty Dhlamini

LEAKED: CCC 'legal case' for foreign run fresh election

NB: Finally, the cat is out of the bag. Below is the CCC 'legal case' against Zimbabwe's sovereignty, which calls for foreigners to organise and conduct fresh elections in Zimbabwe.The entire case is based on and aligned with the report of…

Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 22:01hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo

Sadc must come clean on Zimbabwe elections

THE Southern African Development Community (Sadc) should stand with the people of Zimbabwe if it wants  to restore or boost its credibility.As citizens of Zimbabwe we  agree, support and endorse the Sadc report on the just ended …

Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 05:18hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi

Zimbabwe Communist Party elections observer report for 2023 elections

OBSERVATIONS ON THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONGeneralFirstly, as Communists, we do not confuse democracy with voting.The word â€˜democracy' is derived from Greek and means â€˜rule by the people'; without democratic control of the means of produ…

Published: 04 Sep 2023 at 05:34hrs | | by Central Committee of the Zimbabwe Communist Party

Chamisa faces 4 September deadline

Although the seven days within which anyone seeking to file a ConCourt application to overturn ZEC's declaration of Emmerson Mnangagwa as the duly elected President of the Republic of Zimbabwe expire on Saturday 2 September, the deadline i…

Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 19:50hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo

Nevers Mumba: From assaulting journalists to Zimbabwean election Observer duties

In a world of Zambian politics, there exists a figure so full of contradictions, you can't help but be bewildered. Nevers Mumba, the self-proclaimed democratic leader, has quite the undemocratic track record, a realm of absurdity.Oh, the i…

Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 14:29hrs | | by Isaac Ncube

UN SG concerned about the arrest of election observers in Zimbabwe

The Secretary-General is closely following developments in Zimbabwe's elections. He is concerned about the arrest of observers, reports of voter intimidation, threats of violence, harassment and coercion. The Secretary-General calls on pol…

Published: 27 Aug 2023 at 22:02hrs | | by Florencia Soto NiÃ±o-MartÃnez, Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

Why Zanu-PF will remain in power

Western countries, through some of their election observers, are interfering in the country's elections. The interference is being done to aid their preferred candidate, Nelson Chamisa.They poured funds in his campaign, provided him with m…

Published: 25 Aug 2023 at 05:25hrs | | by Gibson Nyikadzino

In the face of denialism, candidates must accept the people's voice

In any thriving democracy, a foundational tenet remains undisputed: for the electoral process to truly reflect the will of the people, the outcome â€“ be it victory or defeat â€“ must be accepted with grace and dignity.In recent years, ele…

Published: 22 Aug 2023 at 05:20hrs | | by Innocent Mujeri

We're ready for elections

THE political environment has been relatively calm and peaceful.His Excellency, President Mnangagwa, has been calling on everyone to campaign peacefully and to ensure that we respect each other as one people. The police, as the regulator, …

Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 07:50hrs | | by Mr Ziyambi Ziyambi

Afrobarometer surveys and Zimbabwe's election outcomes

AFROBAROMETER has released findings of its latest survey in Zimbabwe, evidently generating a considerable amount of interest are the findings relating to Zimbabwe's August 23, 2023 harmonised elections.The survey findings have become the s…

Published: 18 Jul 2023 at 05:24hrs | 17 | by Rekai Rusinga

The pitfalls of Zimbabwe's 2023 elections

One thing that many people might not be seeing right now is that the 2023 general elections have already started.That's for the simple reason that elections are not just about a few days before, during and a few days after vote casting, wh…

Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 08:22hrs | | by Tawanda Majoni

Zec analogous to a midwife

The alleged alignment of Zec to the ruling party has been inferred from the way Zec has carried itself in terms of its oversight function in ensuring free, fair, credible and transparent elections.SEVERAL general elections in Zimbabwe have…

Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 06:40hrs | | by Dumisani Simango and Kudakwashe Nyoni

Women missing in Zimbabwe's 2023 elections

THE recently issued Statutory Instrument (SI) 114 of 2023 on the Statute Law Compilation and Revision (Correction of Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment No 2 Act 2021) "amends" section 268 of the Constitution.Section 268 provides that each …

Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 07:21hrs | | by Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development

Is Zimbabwe ready for elections?

THE Zimbabwe Election Support Network (Zesn) recently hosted a Twitter Space discussion on the topic: Is Zimbabwe ready for the harmonised August 23 elections?The main objective of the discussion was to assess election preparedness for the…

Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 07:21hrs | | by Zesn

Zimbabwe must bolt the doors to biased observers

Recently, an African teenage boy living in the French ghettos known as banlieues was shot dead in a botched traffic stop that was captured on video, spotlighting systematic violence and racism in France and the Western world at large.The s…

Published: 05 Jul 2023 at 06:12hrs | | by Fungi Kwaramba

Kasukuwere: Popular delusions or realpolitik?

THE nomination court has sat and registered aspiring candidates for the upcoming polls. The process was marred with drama generally, but it was the presumptive presidential candidates that provided the most entertainment.It started with Sa…

Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 18:43hrs | | by Ntando Dumani

The pitfalls of the 2023 elections

One thing that many people might not be seeing right now is that the 2023 general elections have already started.That's for the simple reason that elections are not just about a few days before, during and a few days after vote casting, wh…

Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 06:45hrs | | by Tawanda Majoni

Elections can lead to conflict if they are not free and fair

At least two dozen presidential, national, regional and local elections are held across the African continent each year.The sometimes fierce electoral competition, a history of violence or vote rigging make it especially important to know …

Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 06:43hrs | | by The Conversation

Hope and Opportunity: Analysing Saviour Kasukuwere's presidential campaign in Zimbabwe

In the realm of political campaigns, the power of a strong message cannot be underestimated. It has the potential to resonate deeply with the electorate, capturing their hopes, dreams, and aspirations. One such campaign that has captured t…

Published: 27 Jun 2023 at 08:36hrs | | by Professor Eason Wilson

Zimbabwe People First's position on elections

OUR POSITION ON ELECTIONS, On and around the 28th of May 2023's the Zimbabwe Election Commission's gazette of the election proclamation fixing 23 August 2023 as

Published: 22 Jun 2023 at 12:08hrs | | by Walter Benson

Demystifying youth participation in Zimbabwe politics

ZIMBABWEAN youth are often accused of being politically apathetic. This article will attempt to separate myths and facts about Zimbabwean youth political participation, identify who constitutes youth, and discuss different modes of politic…

Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 05:43hrs | | by Innocent Mpoki

Mnangagwa's election date proclamation is bad news

ON Wednesday, President Emmerson Mnangagwa gazetted a proclamation fixing August 23 as the date for the 2023 general elections. This might turn out to be a general election like no other before.The election proclamation has come not only w…

Published: 31 May 2023 at 19:59hrs | | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

Voters sceptical as key election nears

TAPIWA Gumbo, a 25-year-old unemployed university graduate from Harare, does not plan to vote in Zimbabwe's elections, which will be held sometime in August this year, although the exact date has not been set yet."I do not have confidence …

Published: 27 Feb 2023 at 07:13hrs | | by Linda Mujuru

Zimbabwe not ready for free, fair elections

FOR decades after independence, Zimbabwe seems to have been disillusioned by the electoral system.Democracy has been elusive. Elections have been marred by violence. Every past election has been disputed. Elections have not been instrument…

Published: 02 Dec 2022 at 04:57hrs | | by Innocent Mpoki

Mberengwa, Nyanga by-election environment should replicate at next year's elections

THE Zimbabwe Election Support Network (Zesn) has deployed six static observers in Mberengwa ward 15 and Nyanga ward 27 as well as observers at the ward collation centres and a roving team to the local authority by-elections.The by-election…

Published: 10 Oct 2022 at 05:12hrs | | by Zesn

Mnangagwa wants to win, whatever the cost

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has set his eyes on re-election next year, 2023, and will not allow anything to stand in his quest, even if it means he has to disregard good principles of public finance management inscribed in his country's l…

Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 05:37hrs | | by African Thinker

Zanu-PF determined to win at all costs

AS Zimbabweans ready themselves for the crunch polls expected next year, there is a feeling that the elections will be largely characterised by violence, of similar magnitude to the one seen in 2008.The election preparations are already in…

Published: 17 Aug 2022 at 05:38hrs | | by CFR

Fireworks for 2023 as Kasukuwere rolls up sleeves

As the months, weeks, days and hours go by in the momentous countdown yo the epic decisive Zimbabwe elections in 2023, many wait with bated breath for what has been touted as the most dynamic political season upon the nation.The obvious ex…

Published: 11 Jul 2022 at 10:00hrs | | by Ndinashe Mudavanhu

'Conduct a third mobile voter registration blitz' ZEC told

EkhayaVote2023 takes note of the BVR blitz Phase 2 statistics released by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission and celebrates its volunteers who operated in Bulawayo, Matabeleland North and South Provinces under the #SaveConstituencies Campai…

Published: 06 May 2022 at 16:32hrs | | by EkhayaVote2023

Lessons from March by-elections

WITH the support from Diakonia, the Women's Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (Walpe) from April 08 and 12 2022 conducted capacity-building training in transformative feminist leadership for 120 young women and women with dis…

Published: 27 Apr 2022 at 11:54hrs | | by Walpe

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