Zesn, observers flag irregularities in Namibia’s elections

In a preliminary statement issued recently, the joint observer mission said Namibia’s polls were affected by logistical challenges which saw ballot papers missing in some areas.
By Priviledge Gumbodete Dec. 11, 2024

Bindura, Makoni by-elections pass credibility test: Zesn

The election watchdog said the run-up to the by-elections was relatively peaceful, with no incidents of violence or disruption.
By Lorraine Muromo Dec. 4, 2024

Zesn warns against proposed electoral amendments

Zesn said the changes should be approached cautiously, bearing in mind that the Constitution has already been amended twice in 10 years.
By Priveledge Gumbodete Dec. 2, 2024

Election watchdog pushes for political parties Bill

In Zimbabwe, political parties financing has been the sole regulated aspect, with other aspects such as registration and deregistration remaining unregulated.
By Priviledge Gumbodete Nov. 4, 2024

Parties should account for disbursed funds

Ahead of the disputed August 2023 elections, the Citizens Coalition of Change had close to 100 of its rallies banned by police.
By Priviledge Gumbodete Aug. 19, 2024

Incumbent should not pronounce election date: Zesn

Zimbabwe adopted the harmonised election system on October 30, 2007 and entrenched it in the 2013 Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No 20) Act.
By Priviledge Gumbodete Aug. 7, 2024

Exonerated election observers sue Matanga, Kazembe

The arrests followed a raid at their offices in Harare, where their gadgets, including mobile phones and laptops, were seized by the law enforcements agents.
By Silas Nkala Jul. 4, 2024

Election stakeholders undergo poll integrity training

UNDP chief technical advisor, Vincent Da Cruz described BRIDGE as a groundbreaking collaboration, which adds to the institution’s past efforts towards peace and electoral justice
By Kennedy Nyavaya Jun. 11, 2024

‘Dearth of opposition politics kills democratic discourse’

In various interviews, political commentators and actors this week bemoaned the country’s gravitation towards a one-party State.
By Priviledge Gumbodete Apr. 30, 2024