CSOs call for reforms on Independence Day

CIVIL society organisations (CSOs) have called on government to enact crucial reforms essential for transparent and credible elections as the country celebrated 44 years of independence yesterday.

Zimbabwe has a history of disputed elections since the emergence of a major opposition political party after the 1987 Unity Accord.

Several organisations yesterday called on the government and political parties to establish an environment conducive to upholding the basic tenets of democracy.

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