Zimbabwe Electoral Commission

/ 20 June 2024

Embracing the diaspora vote can enfranchise Zimbabwean economic nomads

The country needs to amend its laws and mandate the electoral commission to implement mechanisms to enable the diaspora to vote

By Tendai Mikioni

Africa

/ 12 August 2023

Ghost voters haunt Zimbabwe elections

An analysis of the voters’ roll indicates that the elections on 23 August for the president and legislature will not be free and fair

By Agence France Presse

Thought Leader

/ 12 August 2023

Zimbabwe’s 2023 elections: Who votes and why?

The integrity of democracy in the country hinges on its citizens showing up to make their crosses

By Nnaemeka Ohamadike

Africa

/ 4 August 2018

Zim opposition in court over post-election violence

At least six people died after troops in the capital Harare opened fire on demonstrators on Wednesday

By Susan Njanji, Fanuel Jongwe Author and Fanuel Jongwe

Africa

/ 3 August 2018

Uncertainty hangs in Harare’s air

By Thursday the dust had settled in Harare’s city centre. There was little evidence of the violence that had erupted the night before

By Kudzai Mashininga

Africa

/ 2 August 2018

Mnangagwa ahead after 9 of 10 Zimbabwe provinces counted: official

Zimbabwe has been bracing itself for the release of results in the landmark presidential elections — the first since the ousting of Robert Mugabe

By Agency

Africa

/ 2 August 2018

Zimbabwe decides: Mnangagwa claims victory in tense poll

Under pressure from escalating tensions, Zimbabwe’s electoral commission released the results of the presidential poll on Friday morning

By Kiri Rupiah

Article

/ 2 August 2018

Harare violence is yet another wake up call for SADC

It should have been clear to all observers that some form of post-election mediation effort would be necessary for such a polarised eventuality

By Staff Reporter

Africa

/ 1 August 2018

This new Zimbabwe is not so different, after all

Violence in Harare highlights how little has really changed since Mugabe stepped down

By Simon Allison

Africa

/ 1 August 2018

Gunfire, tanks and injuries in Harare as Zim election turns violent

Initial reports from journalists on the ground describe soldiers firing live ammunition into crowds of opposition supporters

By Simon Allison and Kudzai Mashininga

Africa

/ 31 July 2018

Zim opposition leaders targeted for assassination, claims Tendai Biti

Biti says MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has won the presidential poll and a government plot to assassinate him is afoot

By Kudzai Mashininga

Africa

/ 31 July 2018

Zimbabwe rivals both say on course for election victory

Zimbabwe’s two rival presidential candidates on Tuesday both claimed they were heading for victory as votes were counted

By Susan Njanji, Fanuel Jongwe Author and Fanuel Jongwe

Africa

/ 30 July 2018

High turnout, high expectations as Zimbabwe votes

Opposition fears that slow queues in urban areas could discourage voters

By Kudzai Mashininga

Africa

/ 28 July 2018

EXPLAINER: Everything you need to know about Zimbabwe’s election

The candidates, the controversies, the credibility issues — this is the ultimate election primer

By Piers Pigou

Article

/ 27 July 2018

Editorial: Dump quiet diplomacy

‘Of particular concern is the independence — or lack thereof — of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission’

By Editorial

Article

/ 24 July 2018

Even before the vote, Zimbabwe’s election is not credible

Eight ways in which the election has already been rigged

By Jeffrey Smith

Africa

/ 19 July 2018

New rules and ghost voters threaten Zimbabwe’s vote

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

By Nicole Beardsworth

Article

/ 19 January 2018

Zim preps for first post-Mugabe poll

The historic vote will either make or break the legitimacy of the ‘new’ Zanu-PF

By Staff Reporter

Africa

/ 14 September 2017

Zimbabwe needs wide reforms to have credible elections. But it may be too late

ZANU PF sees itself as having brought democracy too the country and will not leave power.

By Enock C Mudzamiri

Africa

/ 3 August 2013

Zim electoral commissioner resigns over unfair elections

Commissioner Mkhululi Nyathi has resigned from the ZEC, citing the unprofessional manner in which the elections were run.

By Staff Reporter

Africa

/ 2 August 2013

Bulk messages banned in Zimbabwe

In a bid to stop election results from leaking out, the Zimbabwean government has outlawed mass texts.

By Ray Ndlovu

Africa

/ 26 July 2013

Zimbabwe is pinching its pennies

A moratorium on spending by any government department is in place until after the polls.

By Staff Reporter

Africa

/ 26 July 2013

Absent printing press throws ballots into chaos

A $2.5-million printing machine that Zimbabwe ordered for elections can only arrive in August.

By Staff Reporter

Africa

/ 8 March 2013

Legitimacy of Zim referendum at stake

Zimbabwe will proceed with a constitutional referendum despite the chaotic preparations and problems that has plagued its drafting.

By Mg Correspondent

Africa

/ 22 February 2013

Zim’s upcoming poll in disarray

Zimbabwe’s electoral commission is completely unprepared for the upcoming referendum, say insiders.

By Jason Moyo

Africa

/ 18 January 2013

Scramble to fund voter registration in Zimbabwe

A lack of funds is holding back Zimbabwe’s voter registration exercise, which was scheduled to kick off on January 3.

By Ray Ndlovu

Article

/ 22 July 2011

War vets gun for new head of elections

Zanu-PF is demanding the resignation of the head of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, creating an early threat to newly agreed regulations.

By Jason Moyo and Ray Ndlovu

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Africa

/ 29 April 2011

Zim elections road map ignores security, financial land mines

An agreement on a new road map for elections in Zimbabwe could be derailed by Zanu-PF’s refusal to yield on security reforms.

By Jason Moyo

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Article

/ 27 May 2008

MDC says 50 killed in violent attacks

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.

By Staff Reporter

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Article

/ 16 May 2008

Zimbabwe run-off poll set for June 27

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.

By Cris Chinaka

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Article

/ 15 May 2008

Zim opposition furious at run-off delay

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.

By Fanuel Jongwe

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Article

/ 14 May 2008

Zim presidential run-off vote delayed

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.

By Staff Reporter

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Embracing the diaspora vote can enfranchise Zimbabwean economic nomads

Ghost voters haunt Zimbabwe elections

Zimbabwe’s 2023 elections: Who votes and why?

Zim opposition in court over post-election violence

Uncertainty hangs in Harare’s air

Mnangagwa ahead after 9 of 10 Zimbabwe provinces counted: official

Zimbabwe decides: Mnangagwa claims victory in tense poll

Harare violence is yet another wake up call for SADC

This new Zimbabwe is not so different, after all

Gunfire, tanks and injuries in Harare as Zim election turns violent

Zim opposition leaders targeted for assassination, claims Tendai Biti

Zimbabwe rivals both say on course for election victory

High turnout, high expectations as Zimbabwe votes

EXPLAINER: Everything you need to know about Zimbabwe’s election

Editorial: Dump quiet diplomacy

Even before the vote, Zimbabwe’s election is not credible

New rules and ghost voters threaten Zimbabwe’s vote

Zim preps for first post-Mugabe poll

Zimbabwe needs wide reforms to have credible elections. But it may be too late

Zim electoral commissioner resigns over unfair elections

Bulk messages banned in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is pinching its pennies

Absent printing press throws ballots into chaos

Legitimacy of Zim referendum at stake

Zim’s upcoming poll in disarray

Scramble to fund voter registration in Zimbabwe

War vets gun for new head of elections

Zim elections road map ignores security, financial land mines

MDC says 50 killed in violent attacks

Zimbabwe run-off poll set for June 27

Zim opposition furious at run-off delay

Zim presidential run-off vote delayed

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