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2017 Coup, the Commonwealth and sanctions

The withdrawal followed the turbulent years of the early 2000s: saw land invasions, disputed (and unresolved and violent) elections in 2000 and 2002

By Ibbo Mandaza and Tony Reeler Nov. 27, 2022

2017 Coup, the Commonwealth and sanctions

Zim: Still expecting the impossible?

Without repeating the basis for this argument, it is evident that things have worsened considerably over the (nearly) next two years.

By Ibbo Mandaza and Tony Reeler Jan. 28, 2023

Zim: A new political settlement, not elections, can fix the desperate crises

The Zanu PF government’s explanation for the parlous state of the nation has been to blame sanctions and to claim that there are sufficient reforms to warrant the Commonwealth re-admitting Zimbabwe.

By Ibbo Mandaza and Tony Reeler Feb. 17, 2023

Zim: A new political settlement, not elections, can fix the desperate crises

A new political settlement can fix Zimbabwean crises

At Sapes Trust, we have held 35 policy dialogues since March 2021 covering the political economy, human rights, elections, and corruption.

By Ibbo Mandaza and Tony Reeler Feb. 17, 2023

A new political settlement can fix Zimbabwean crises

No confidence in polls if quality is compromised

In each of those elections the pre-election periods were very different, as were the polls. And apart from 2008, every election saw Zanu PF elected into government.

By Tony Reeler and Ibbo Mandaza May. 19, 2023

No confidence in polls if quality is compromised

There cannot be any confidence in Zimbabwe’s upcoming polls ‒ and their quality matters enormously

Second, all the political forces in the country are in disarray.

By Tony Reeler and Ibbo Mandaza May. 22, 2023

There cannot be any confidence in Zimbabwe’s upcoming polls ‒ and their quality matters enormously

The post-election crisis in Zimbabwe – what’s to be done now?

As with all elections since 2000, the 2023 Zimbabwe’s harmonised elections have ended in dispute.

By Ibbo Mandaza and Tony Reeler Sep. 19, 2023

The post-election crisis in Zimbabwe – what’s to be done now?

Happyton Bonyongwe autobiography: A welcome addition to narratives on history of Zimbabwe’s struggle

The book’s blurb seeks to extol the publication in the mould of such earlier renditions as that of former spy chief Ken Flower’s Serving Secretly (1987).

By Ibbo Mandaza Oct. 13, 2024

Happyton Bonyongwe autobiography: A welcome addition to narratives on history of Zimbabwe’s struggle

Mozambique: Sadc can still play a positive role

Legal actions are ongoing, potentially altering the composition of parliament in favour of the opposition.

By Ibbo Mandaza and Tony Reeler Nov. 24, 2024

Mozambique: Sadc can still play a positive role

We must find each other and put Zimbabwe first

Central to this proposal is the establishment of a National Transitional Authority (NTA) to prepare the ground for a durable peace and national prosperity.

By Ibbo Mandaza Apr. 13, 2025