Government’s Automatic Voter Registration Plan Raises Questions
The government has proposed amendments to the Constitution and the Electoral Act to automatically register 18-year-olds as voters, t
ZESN Launches Initiative to Boost Women’s Political Participation
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has initiated a workshop aimed at addressing the declining participation of women in Zimbabwe's political landscape. The workshop is part of ZESN’s Building Resources in Democracy, Governance, and Elections (BRIDGE) programme and is designed to explore the reasons behind
By-Elections Shadowed by Violence and Intimidation Of Observers
Zimbabwe held six parliamentary by-elections on Saturday to fill the seats vacated by the recall of opposition lawmakers by a self-proclaimed secretary general of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party. The ruling Zanu-PF party won all the by-elections, securing a two-thirds majority in parliament that
Ex Cabinet Minister Condemns EU Funding of ZEC
Former cabinet minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has condemned the move by the European Union (EU) to suspend financial support to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). The EU on Tuesday announced that it will be suspending its $5 million financial support package to the electoral body. Posting on
Language Matters: How ZEC Can Ensure Effective Communication for Credible Elections
According to section 3 of the Constitution, one of the founding values and principles of Zimbabwe is “the nation’s diverse cultural, religious and traditional values”.
Commission Launches Multi-Media Campaign to Promote Electoral Rights
The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has initiated a multi-media campaign aimed at raising awareness among citizens about their electoral rights as enshrined in the Constitution. Running under the theme; “My Vote, My Right, My Country”, ZHRC chairperson, Elasto Mugwadi said the awareness is to conscientize
Jonathan Moyo Raises Alarm Over Election Disputes
Former Cabinet Minister, Professor Jonathan Moyo has raised alarm bells over election disputes which have delayed the printing of ballot papers for the upcoming harmonized general elections slated for August 23. In a long Twitter thread, Moyo highlighted the potential danger of justice being denied to
ZEC Stalling Criminal Charges Against CCC Double Candidates
Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) says party lawyers have encountered a hurdle in their pursuit of justice over individuals who filed their nomination papers to contest in the upcoming elections without party approval. Speaking at a press conference held in Harare on Wednesday, Ellen Shiriyedenga,
Opposition Candidates Demand Access to Voters Roll for Upcoming Elections
Opposition candidates from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) have raised concerns over the unavailability of the voters roll, which they claim is hindering their campaign efforts ahead of the upcoming elections. Bulawayo Ward 4 Councillor candidate David Coltart and Kuwadzana East Constituency candidate Chalton Hwende,
Former Cabinet Minister Raises Concerns Over ZEC’s Readiness for Elections
Self-exiled former Cabinet Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has voiced concerns over the readiness and capacity of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to conduct a free, fair, and credible election. Posting on Twitter, Professor Moyo highlighted the incapacitation of the electoral body itself, emphasizing the need for