Zimbabwe Electoral Commission

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A supporter of Zimbabwe’s ruling party, Zanu-PF, holds up an election campaign poster during a rally addressed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. (Jekesai Njikizana/Getty Images)

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

Disputed: The elections will be marred by new repressive laws and intimidation, as well as ID numbers belonging to dead people, and names and addresses that don’t match. Photo: Zinyange Auntony/Getty Images

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

Ballot: A banner for Zimbabwe’s main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change is displayed in Sibombvu village, outside Bulawayo, as the country heads to the polls this month. Photo: Zinyange Auntony/Getty Images

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

Counting had continued through the night after a strong turnout in Zimbabwe’s first election without Mugabe, who was ousted by the military in November after 37 years in office. (Philimon Bulawayo/Reuters)

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

Netanyahu: “Thank you, President Trump, for this historic move. The sanctions are indeed coming”. (Reuters)

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

(Reuters)

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

Zimbabwe’s newly elected President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa. (AFP)

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

Reform is clearly necessary, and the Mnangagwa government has promised it. But the challenge of making it happen is daunting. (Reuters)

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

Netanyahu: “Thank you, President Trump, for this historic move. The sanctions are indeed coming”. (Reuters)

This new Zimbabwe is not so different, after all

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

Opposition leaders have cried foul, claiming that the election was rigged in favour of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the ruling Zanu-PF. (Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters)

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

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

Counting had continued through the night after a strong turnout in Zimbabwe’s first election without Mugabe, who was ousted by the military in November after 37 years in office. (Philimon Bulawayo/Reuters)

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

Counting had continued through the night after a strong turnout in Zimbabwe’s first election without Mugabe, who was ousted by the military in November after 37 years in office. (Philimon Bulawayo/Reuters)

High turnout, high expectations as Zimbabwe votes

Opposition fears that slow queues in urban areas could discourage voters

Even in established democracies, the failings of supposedly strong institutions has shown that there is no substitute for an active and organised citizenry.

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

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

Mail & Gaurdian

Editorial: Dump quiet diplomacy

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