Zim ranks lowly on good governance

A NEW research by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation has ranked Zimbabwe among the worst countries in Africa in terms of observing freedom of association and assembly.

Zimbabwe was said to be failing to promote political pluralism, a free civic society and democratic elections.

The newly released 2022 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) ranks Zimbabwe number 29 out of the 55 countries in terms of good governance —one of the worst rankings compared to its southern African neighbours.

This story is for NewsDay subscribers.