Election watchdog pushes for political parties Bill
In Zimbabwe, political parties financing has been the sole regulated aspect, with other aspects such as registration and deregistration remaining unregulated.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Nov. 4, 2024
Parties should account for disbursed funds
Ahead of the disputed August 2023 elections, the Citizens Coalition of Change had close to 100 of its rallies banned by police.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Aug. 19, 2024
Incumbent should not pronounce election date: Zesn
Zimbabwe adopted the harmonised election system on October 30, 2007 and entrenched it in the 2013 Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No 20) Act.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Aug. 7, 2024
Exonerated election observers sue Matanga, Kazembe
The arrests followed a raid at their offices in Harare, where their gadgets, including mobile phones and laptops, were seized by the law enforcements agents.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 4, 2024
Election stakeholders undergo poll integrity training
UNDP chief technical advisor, Vincent Da Cruz described BRIDGE as a groundbreaking collaboration, which adds to the institution’s past efforts towards peace and electoral justice
By Kennedy Nyavaya
Jun. 11, 2024
‘Dearth of opposition politics kills democratic discourse’
In various interviews, political commentators and actors this week bemoaned the country’s gravitation towards a one-party State.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Apr. 30, 2024
CSOs call for reforms on Independence Day
Several organisations yesterday called on the government and political parties to establish an environment conducive to upholding the basic tenets of democracy.
By Priveledge Gumbodete and Brent Shamu
Apr. 19, 2024
Teach supporters patience: Zesn
In a report after the elections, Zesn commended authorities, adding that the political environment was calm and peaceful.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Apr. 9, 2024
Educate citizens on importance of municipality by-elections: Zesn
Zanu-PF candidates, Ignatius Zvigadze and Hilda Ruzani, were declared victors in Chinhoyi Municipality ward 4 and Harare Municipality ward 36, respectively.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Mar. 12, 2024