A contentious general election campaign began in the second quarter of 2000 when the draft was rejected.

Zimbabwe must do more to address the high rate of suicides.

A political system that allows the opposition to contest fairly, win elections and take over power peacefully is essential for any democracy.

Mutsvangwa, who is also Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association chairperson, last week said: “to hell with those NGOs, they have nothing to offer”.

Mnangagwa can go but Zanu PF as an institution will remain to continue with its policies that are blamed for the ordinary people’s suffering.

Masarira is more active on Twitter where she posts messages that spark lively discussions among people.

The political crisis is crippling the Zimbabwe economy and it is apparent that the ruling party is both inefficient and unfair to the vast majority of poorer citizens.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa pledged during his campaigns ahead of the 2018 general elections to deliver 1.5 million homes by the time of the next election

There is no doubt that the coup left Zanu PF divided as the faction that prevailed in the deadly succession war chased their rivals out of town.

Knowing the strategic significance of these polls, Mnangagwa is investing all of his energy in a campaign to win as many votes as possible.

Another growing concern is that the government launched a satellite programme to spy on its citizens, especially with the coming general election next year

In his first public speech after returning from exile as the country's new leader in 2017, Mnangagwa pledged a "new, emerging democracy".

Violence against women and girls remains the most pervasive human rights violation around the world.