Voting With Dignity: The Plight Of Persons With Disabilities In Zim’s Elections
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
Addressing Gender Inequalities: A Vital Step for Political Parties in Zimbabwe Ahead of the 2023 Elections
Women make up over half of the population, yet they continue to be underrepresented in political decision-making bodies
ZESN Applauds Bulilima By-Election
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
ZESN’s By-election Report Exposes Extensive Voter Education Need
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
Electoral Activities Resume, By-Elections Remain Suspended: ZEC
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
Outrage As Khupe Set For Parliament Return
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
Low Voter Turnout Worrisome: ZESN
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
Institute Taskforce To Tackle Electoral And Political Reforms, Govt Told
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.
ZESN Heightens National Dialogue Calls
A leading elections watchdog has heightened calls for dialogue to address the prevailing economic problems that have worsened the country's political situation and breeding civil unrest. In a press release today, the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) said it was concerned over the recent violent protests
Ignoring EU Poll Recommendations Suicidal: Election Watchdog
Think tank and advocacy institution on elections and democracy, the Election Resource Centre (ERC), has warned government to take a leaf from recommendations made by the European Union Election Observation Mission following their observation of the July 30 harmonised elections. The Mission published its report