Partial implementation of electoral reforms a sad chapter
2023 elections are being held with no legal reforms given the fact that the Constitution requires election of everyone to be in accordance with the electoral law
By Amh Voices
Jun. 5, 2023
There cannot be any confidence in Zimbabwe’s upcoming polls ‒ and their quality matters enormously
Second, all the political forces in the country are in disarray.
By Tony Reeler and Ibbo Mandaza
May. 22, 2023
No confidence in polls if quality is compromised
In each of those elections the pre-election periods were very different, as were the polls. And apart from 2008, every election saw Zanu PF elected into government.
By Tony Reeler and Ibbo Mandaza
May. 19, 2023
Should citizens expect much from election observer missions ?
Election observation is done by accredited people who have experience in the area and can make an objective judgment based on a standard tool.
By Tinashe Gumbo and Ignatious Sadziwa
Apr. 7, 2023
Fully functional democratic system must include women
The 50-50 representation has remained a figment of imagination in Zimbabwe as women continue to be under represented in politics
By Viset
Mar. 9, 2023
Youths must capitalise on final registration blitz: CSOs
Electoral watchdogs said the upcoming blitz would be the last chance for young people to register to vote in polls set for later this year.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko
Mar. 8, 2023
Letters: Corruption stumbling block to development
Several ministers have been implicated in corrupt activities and when presented with such evidence, Mnangagwa has instead demanded loyalty.
By Amh Voices
Feb. 22, 2023
Reduce nomination fees, Zec urged
Zec’s nomination fees were gazetted through Statutory Instrument (SI 144) have been deemed exorbitant, with a presidential candidate expected to fork out US$20 000, up from US$1 000.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Feb. 22, 2023
Delimitation report: All eyes on ED
The national Constitution mandates the President to gazette the delimitation report within 14 days after receiving the final version of the document from Zec.
By Priveledge Gumbodete
Feb. 17, 2023