An analysis of the voters’ roll indicates that the elections on 23 August for the president and legislature will not be free and fair
The integrity of democracy in the country hinges on its citizens showing up to make their crosses
At least six people died after troops in the capital Harare opened fire on demonstrators on Wednesday
By Thursday the dust had settled in Harare’s city centre. There was little evidence of the violence that had erupted the night before
Zimbabwe has been bracing itself for the release of results in the landmark presidential elections — the first since the ousting of Robert Mugabe
Under pressure from escalating tensions, Zimbabwe’s electoral commission released the results of the presidential poll on Friday morning
It should have been clear to all observers that some form of post-election mediation effort would be necessary for such a polarised eventuality
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Violence in Harare highlights how little has really changed since Mugabe stepped down
Initial reports from journalists on the ground describe soldiers firing live ammunition into crowds of opposition supporters
Biti says MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has won the presidential poll and a government plot to assassinate him is afoot
Zimbabwe’s two rival presidential candidates on Tuesday both claimed they were heading for victory as votes were counted
Opposition fears that slow queues in urban areas could discourage voters
The candidates, the controversies, the credibility issues — this is the ultimate election primer
‘Of particular concern is the independence — or lack thereof — of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission’
Eight ways in which the election has already been rigged
In a shock new change, the ZEC is to adjust the electoral protocol in the ZEC elections handbook to reposition the country’s voting booths
The historic vote will either make or break the legitimacy of the ‘new’ Zanu-PF
ZANU PF sees itself as having brought democracy too the country and will not leave power.
Commissioner Mkhululi Nyathi has resigned from the ZEC, citing the unprofessional manner in which the elections were run.
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In a bid to stop election results from leaking out, the Zimbabwean government has outlawed mass texts.
A moratorium on spending by any government department is in place until after the polls.
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A $2.5-million printing machine that Zimbabwe ordered for elections can only arrive in August.
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Zimbabwe will proceed with a constitutional referendum despite the chaotic preparations and problems that has plagued its drafting.
Zimbabwe’s electoral commission is completely unprepared for the upcoming referendum, say insiders.
A lack of funds is holding back Zimbabwe’s voter registration exercise, which was scheduled to kick off on January 3.
Zanu-PF is demanding the resignation of the head of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, creating an early threat to newly agreed regulations.
An agreement on a new road map for elections in Zimbabwe could be derailed by Zanu-PF’s refusal to yield on security reforms.
A month before a presidential election run-off, Zimbabwe’s opposition said on Tuesday conditions were not conducive for a free and fair poll, but still expressed confidence it would oust Robert Mugabe. "As of yesterday [Monday], at least 50 of our supporters had been killed in violent attacks." the Movement for Democratic Change said.
Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai will return to Zimbabwe on Saturday after spending more than a month out of the country following disputed elections, a party spokesperson said. Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission announced on Friday that the run-off presidential election will take place on June 27.
Zimbabwe’s opposition reacted furiously on Thursday to the prospect of a run-off poll being delayed until the end of July, accusing authorities of flouting the law to help President Robert Mugabe cling to power. The Movement for Democratic Change feared the delay would be used to intensify a campaign of violence and intimidation.
Zimbabwe’s run-off presidential election has been delayed and will now be held within 90 days of May 2, when official results of the disputed vote were released, Zimbabwe’s government announced on Wednesday. Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai beat President Mugabe in the presidential poll, but not by enough votes to avoid a run-off.
Levels of post-election violence in Zimbabwe are escalating and could reach crisis proportions, the United Nations senior representative in the country said on Tuesday. ”These incidents of violence are occurring in communal farming and urban areas and there are indications that the level of violence is escalating,” Agustino Zacarias said.