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Japajapa starts serving jail term
This week, political activist Paddington Japajapa was incarcerated to commence a two-year prison term, as his appeal to overturn his conviction and sentence for inciting public violence during the Aug...Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 06:14hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
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 – be it victory or defeat – must be accepted with...Published: 22 Aug 2023 at 06:20hrs | 1 | by Innocent Mujeri
EU Observer Mission in Zimbabwe to observe and not monitor elections
The EU Observer Mission (EUOM) yesterday said they are in the country to observe and not monitor next month's elections and pledged to carry out their work in an impartial manner without interference ...Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 06:36hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Observe not monitor elections, says Zimbabwe
GOVERNMENT has blatantly told the European Union to "observe" and not "monitor" the August 23 general elections as the two signed an agreement that will pave the way for the latter to deploy more than...Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 07:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Why the Zimbabwean Government is broken: The inherent flaws of democracy
Welcome to the land of opportunity, or rather, Zimbabwe. This country, located in southern Africa, is blessed with a diverse range of natural resources, cultural traditions, and historical heritage. H...Published: 15 May 2023 at 11:13hrs | 5 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
US, UK to spoil Zimbabwe polls
The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) are determined to spoil the country's elections to isolate Zimbabwe on the international stage and in their subversive plots, they have roped in non-...Published: 25 Feb 2023 at 06:46hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe army not trained to feed porridge'
MEMBERS of the Zimbabwe National Army are not trained to feed porridge to the masses, but to ruthlessly crush any public protests whether peaceful or not, deputy defence minister Victor Matemadanda ha...Published: 03 Nov 2020 at 06:21hrs | 15 | by Staff writer
Mnangagwa's packed in-tray as Organ Troika chair
As President Emmerson Mnangagwa assumes the chairmanship of the Sadc Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation - also known as Organ Troika - from his counterpart from the sister republic of...Published: 18 Aug 2019 at 09:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
MDC fights for Japajapa's freedom
MDC Secretary General Charlton Hwende says the MDC is working flat out to make sure that jailed activist Paddington Japajapa gets bail after he was slapped with two years in prison.Said Hwende...Published: 20 Jul 2019 at 10:11hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
MDC Alliance activist Japajapa jailed two years
MDC-Alliance activist Paddington Japajapa was yesterday jailed for an effective two years after he was found guilty of contravening Section 66A of the Electoral Act Chapter 2:13 (unofficial or false d...Published: 18 Jul 2019 at 07:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
EU ratchets poll reforms pressure?
THE European Union Election Observer Mission (EU EOM) is ratcheting up pressure on Zimbabwe to institute reforms to its electoral system after its final report called into question the independence of...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa warns observers to be objective
ZANU PF leader President Emmerson Mnangagwa has ordered visiting foreign observe missions to familiarise themselves with the country's electoral laws and political environment to avoid producing biase...Published: 11 Jun 2018 at 09:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Zim needs political will to realise democracy'
Zimbabwe needs the political will, and has a long way to go to achieve the requirements and guidelines for creating a democratic society as set out in the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and G...Published: 24 Apr 2018 at 08:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa in poll boycott threat
The squabble-stricken MDC Alliance led by Advocate Nelson Chamisa has threatened to boycott the forthcoming elections in the event that Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) does not include it during t...Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 07:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
AU/SADC endorse coups, can they be trusted to monitor elections?
As Zimbabwe heads towards crucial harmonised elections in a few months time, one wonders if our regional bodies are competent enough to be monitors and observers, as they have, of late, tarnished thei...Published: 03 Mar 2018 at 08:05hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'MDC Alliance ready for 2018 polls'
MDC president Morgan Tsvangirai and his Alliance partners head to White City Stadium today for the Bulawayo Alliance launch amid indications that some top MDC officials plan to boycott the event takin...Published: 02 Sep 2017 at 19:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ConCourt dismisses bid to invite UN poll observers
THE Constitutional Court (ConCourt) yesterday dismissed an application by one of next year's presidential aspirants, Ignatius Masamba, to cause Parliament toorder a national referendum to find out...Published: 13 Jul 2017 at 07:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Desperado Biti to boycott 2018 unless EU monitor elections - implement reforms first!
"People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Tendai Biti has told his supporters that he will boycott the 2018 general elections if European Union observers are not invited," reported the Herald.Th...Published: 20 Oct 2015 at 15:53hrs | 2 | by Wilbert Mukori
Seretse Khama Ian Khama is Right
The Sunday mail 26 Jan - 1 Feb 2014 edition seemed hurt by the breaking ranks of Botswana with SADC. Khama is speaking on behalf of the Botswana people so the views of the Botswana people should ...Published: 27 Jan 2014 at 16:31hrs | 9 | by Zanda Shumba, Nyazura
After a Rigging Lesson, Coalition doors are now open Mr Tsvangirai
In Coalition Zimbabwean Forces against tyranny, experience is the only criteria we use to build a strong foundation to free a cheated Nation. Before an election, we could not engage the MDC-T who stro...Published: 03 Aug 2013 at 15:54hrs | 4 | by Ryton Dzimiri
US can go to hell, says Zanu-PF
President Robert Mugabe's Zanu-PF has dismissed calls by the United States (US) to allow international observers to monitor the forthcoming harmonised elections, saying the superpower "can go to hell"...Published: 10 Jun 2013 at 13:40hrs | | by Fungai Kwaramba
Row erupts over Zimbabwe election observers
SHARP differences have emerged among the three political parties that form Zimbabwe's transitional coalition government over the invitation of Western poll observers as the referendum and crucial gene...Published: 03 Mar 2013 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prophet T.B Joshua and Africa's Ex-Leaders
The socio-political topography in Africa is littered with much uncertainty, penury, hopelessness, despair, despondency, cynicism, starvation, moral rottenness, corruption and misgovernance.Fac...Published: 18 Apr 2012 at 12:56hrs | | by Ezekiel Fajenyo and Sunday Patrick
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