Regional election observers have praised Malawi’s general elections as peaceful and largely transparent while calling for reforms to strengthen inclusivity, accessibility and oversight of political financing. The Election Support Network of Southern Africa (ESN-SA) and the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) deployed a Joint Learning Mission
A recent symposium in Harare has shed light on the alarming rate of surveillance on journalists and human rights defenders across Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe. This escalating issue has raised serious concerns about privacy and freedom of expression. Participants shared disturbing accounts of government monitoring,
The situation of persons with disabilities in Zimbabwe’s elections is not only a matter of electoral administration but also a matter of human rights
Women make up over half of the population, yet they continue to be underrepresented in political decision-making bodies
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has commended the smooth flow and tranquil environment which characterised the recently held Bulilima by-elections. Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) won two seats in the Bulilima Ward 1 and Ward 16 while ZANU-PF won a seat in the Bulilima
A newly released 26 March by-election report by the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has laid bare the need for voter education and civic engagement by responsible authorities in order to reduce election violence, voter apathy and intimidation. During the election period, ZESN said it observed
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has announced the resumption of some electoral activities following Government’s relaxation of the COVID-19 lockdown early this month. In a statement, ZEC Chief Elections Officer Utoile Silaigwana said the electoral boy has lifted the suspension of voter registration and some field
Political Analysts have expressed dismay following a public notice by the Zimbabwe Election Commission (ZEC) announcing nominees to fill in vacant parliamentary seats following the recall of MDC Alliance legislators by a rival MDC-T camp led by Thokozani Khupe. ZEC Chairperson Priscilla Chigumba invited voters with
Elections lobby group, the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has expressed displeasure at the low voter turnout in the just ended council by-elections in Kuwadzana and Mwenezi. In a preliminary statement on the two by-elections, ZESN says it was perturbed by the continued countrywide low turnout
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has called on the government to institute a political and electoral reforms taskforce to embark on a bulk of recommendations as per 2018 election observer mission reports.
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