Although it no longer has an outright majority, and faces new challenges, the party has not lost its belief in democracy and the rule of law
By law, powers and functions are devolved to local government but the ruling Zanu-PF’s ideology is to control municipalities
The Citizens Coalition for Change leader’s absence has left a vacuum in opposition politics as the party unravels
The opposition politician and fierce government critic has been arrested more than 60 times
Helen Suzman Foundation argues if reprieve is not granted, the government is likely to deport Zimbabweans en masse at the end of the year
The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) refused to ratify the results, asserting that they were “false”
The Southern African Development Community, European Union and Commonwealth observer missions said the elections had failed to conform to regional and international standards
The run-up to Wednesday’s poll has been preceded by a number of concerning undemocratic actions
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
Despite the high court ruling against using schools during rallies and elections, political parties continue to use students and campuses
The prevalence of organised violence and torture over the decades can only mean that there are hundreds of thousands of torture victims in the country
The broken Zimbabwe economy and political system are too much of a push factor for xenophobia and Aaron Motsoaledi to stop people seeking refuge in Mzansi
Amid corruption, poor service delivery and the fight for democratic space, there is the possibility of creating a decentralised, organic compost system that is community-owned and supports Harare’s sizeable urban agricultural sector
This might be portentous as activists and opposition parties raise concerns about whether next year’s elections will be free and fair
Developing the common law of amaZulu will help bring about a peaceful resolution to succession and land conflicts
Continuing murders, detention and intimidation will result in elections not being free and fair
A concerned Zimbabwean proposes a charter that is based on a simple ideology of the redistribution of unjust money, wealth and power
A Bill before parliament will, if passed, see the government’s powers extended, repressing efforts at development and voices of dissent
Human rights body says research indicates the polls are viewed as a nightmare instead of an opportunity
For liberals the world over, we believe in limited government, but the question remains: are we, as Africans, still too dependent on government?
The first by-election in a year takes place amid violence and chicanery ahead of national elections next year
Zanu-PF’s stranglehold on power has throttled the many parties that have tried to dislodge it
In Zimbabwe, owning your own home doesn’t necessarily mean you can use it as collateral. But residents from lower-income areas are fighting back.
Sticks and stones – and shaming – discourages women from contesting elections.
Although 2023 might seem a long way off, Zimbabwe is already in campaign mode because parties, civil society groups and the government all know that elections can be won, lost and rigged well in advance
Proposed bribe to Zanu-PF was co-ordinated by South African private security company FSS
A full 41 years after ‘freedom’, many Zimbabweans still strive for what they sought then – the enjoyment of their fundamental human rights and freedoms
Sibusiso Moyo, the third Zimbabwean minister to die from the virus, was a potential successor to the president
The use of a South African Air Force jet by ANC officials without the minister following the required procedures is one such case — and more questions arise on examination of that case
ANC officials’ ‘taxi’ ride in an SANDF jet to Zimbabwe is further evidence that more transparency is needed in the military
The ANC’s response to its senior officials’ lockdown trip to Zimbabwe leaves much to be desired