Time running out for Zec to save reputation

AS Zimbabwe heads for its ninth general elections since independence in 1980, many would have thought that the country would by now have matured enough to be able to conduct free, fair and credible polls.

But lo and behold, all pointers seem to be indicating that this year’s elections will probably be the worst in terms of human rights abuses and unfairness.

Why is this such a real prospect?

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