The ACDEG also recognizes the role of civil society organizations and independent national observers in promoting and enhancing the transparency and accountability of the electoral process
One of the critical instruments adopted by the AU to promote democracy and good governance in Africa is the ACDEG, which came into force in 2012.
Local elections advocacy group, the Election Resource Centre (ERC) has implored political parties to adhere to the confines of the Constitution ahead of this year’s harmonized elections. The call comes after Zanu PF conducted its primary elections in preparation for the polls that are set to
Local election watchdog, the Election Resource Centre (ERC) says recent cancellation of the 'Register to Vote' concert that was scheduled for last Saturday at Bulawayo’s Hartsfield Tshisanyama is an insult to the ideals of a free society. Police in Bulawayo reportedly cancelled the “Register to Vote”
Electoral advocacy group, the Election Resource Centre (ERC) says the recently held by-elections in Insiza, Chirumhanzu, Matobo and Mutare cast a dark cloud on the forthcoming 2023 harmonized elections. The by-elections were marred by allegations of intimidation and violent attacks on opposition Citizens Coalition for Change
Local elections pressure group, the Election Resource Centre (ERC) says the political environment prevailing in the country is not conducive for the holding of a free and fair elections in 2023. The ERC statement comes on the back of incidences of intimidation and violence in the
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has announced the suspension of by-elections for the national assembly or local authority for vacancies that will arise from November 1, 2022 in line with Section 158 (3) of the Constitution which prohibits by-elections, nine months before a general election. In
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) says it has adequate legal framework to conduct free, fair and credible elections that is an envy for many countries. In an interview with a local radio station, ZEC spokesperson Commissioner Jasper Mangwana said there is need to instill order in
Think tank and election advocacy group, the Election Resource Centre (ERC) has called for inclusive and extensive stakeholder consultations on the delimitation exercise in the context of elections. Delimitation in this context is the fixing of electoral boundaries, the process of dividing the country into constituencies
Local civil society groups under the banner of the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (the Forum) have expressed dismay over the continued disregard of democratic principles by the state aligned institutions in the country. In a statement to mark the International Day of Democracy, the Forum
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