Why political violence is endemic in Zim

A recent example is Rwanda where Paul Kagame won with virtually 100% (99.18%) of the vote, mainly because the real opponents were banned from running.
By Research And Advocacy Unit Oct. 6, 2024

The disruptive effect of military role in politics

The report traces the military’s influence back to the liberation struggle, where key military figures within Zanu and Zapu played pivotal roles in determining party leadership.
By Tinashe Kairiza Aug. 30, 2024
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Military will determine Mnangagwa succession in Zanu PF, says report

Mnangagwa last year sparked controversy when he appointed Zimbabwe Defence Forces commander Philip Valerio  Sibanda to the Zanu PF politburo.
By Nqobani Ndlovu Aug. 25, 2024

Advocacy institute launches platform to advance democracy

They were accused of plotting protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa during the Sadc summit and have been remanded in custody.
By Julia Ndlela Aug. 9, 2024

Zimbabwe failing to insure big projects

The southern African country is still under the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (Zidera) sanctions.
By Melody Chikono Aug. 4, 2024

Candid Comment: Time to revisit the IMPI report

The information that business executives acquire from college is mostly basic.
By Shame Makoshori Apr. 19, 2024

Sanctions against Zim must go! But how?

The only people opposed to this are in the ruling party, the military and some in opposition, who campaigned for the imposition of the sanctions to begin with.
By Trevor Ncube Mar. 21, 2024

Sanctions and survival: US-Zimbabwe interplay

The sanctions were imposed through various instruments, including the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (Zidera) enacted by the US Congress in 2001.
By Equity Axis Mar. 15, 2024

The fragile state of electoral democracy in Africa

The death of electoral democracy in Africa is a concerning phenomenon, characterised by the erosion of free, credible and transparent elections.
By Vanessa N Mautuka and Blessing Gomo Mar. 13, 2024