The disruptive effect of military role in politics
The report traces the military’s influence back to the liberation struggle, where key military figures within Zanu and Zapu played pivotal roles in determining party leadership.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Aug. 30, 2024
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Military will determine Mnangagwa succession in Zanu PF, says report
Mnangagwa last year sparked controversy when he appointed Zimbabwe Defence Forces commander Philip Valerio Sibanda to the Zanu PF politburo.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Aug. 25, 2024
Advocacy institute launches platform to advance democracy
They were accused of plotting protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa during the Sadc summit and have been remanded in custody.
By Julia Ndlela
Aug. 9, 2024
Govt awards chiefs hefty bonuses
Chiefs, headmen, village heads and their messengers will be awarded the bonuses both in United States dollars and in local currency.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Nov. 12, 2023
‘CIO, army seal off rural areas’
The ZDI report said traditional leaders were being used to campaign for Zanu PF and facilitate the closure of their communities from opposition penetration.
By Sharon Buwerimwe
Apr. 14, 2023
Zanu PF tightens grip on rural strongholds
The majority of the respondents named the military as another major hindrance for the opposition and non-governmental organisations to access rural areas.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Mar. 13, 2023
‘Delimitation report serves ruling party interests’
“We are happy that the delimitation report has been gazetted. Zanu PF is now preparing for elections because they are imminent,” Mutsvangwa said.
By Sharon Buwerimwe
Feb. 24, 2023
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Govt failing us: Zec
Zec complained that it was poorly resourced to run elections resulting in the electoral management body failing to even pay election agents.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Nov. 30, 2022
PVOs Bill will worsen poverty: ZDI
The Bill is viewed as oppressive by civic society groups as it contains clauses that are likely to ban their operations.
By Sharon Buwerimwe and Nqobizwe Thebe
Nov. 3, 2022
