By-elections: Women voices remain muted
It is important to ask why political parties are not fielding more women for direct election. And what this means for the future of representative politics in Zimbabwe.
By Vanessa Chidanyika
Feb. 23, 2024
Women protest over misinformation
Despite being the dominant voting group, women have been reduced to mostly cheerleaders in Zimbabwe’s politics as their number continues to drop in each election.
By Lorraine Muromo
Feb. 23, 2024
How Zec bungled a crucial poll
Citizens Coalition for Change leaders told reporters in Harare yesterday that what the country was witnessing was the result of Zec’s poor planning.
By Tinashe Makichi and Freeman Makopa
Aug. 25, 2023
Zimbabwean voters deserve respect
Such a stance raises a lot of questions about the commitment of the party’s leadership to change Zimbabwe’s dire circumstances.
By Kholwani Nyathi
Aug. 23, 2023
Women stand up to political violence.
There is only one female presidential candidate in this year’s election — Elisabeth Valerio — compared to four in 2018.
By Sharon Buwerimwe and Gracious Daniel
Aug. 10, 2023
Intimidation, violence drive women away from politics
For the National Assembly, there are 70 women candidates against 637 men in 210 constituencies.
By Problem Masau
Aug. 7, 2023
Masarira loses High Court bid to contest for presidency
High Court judge Justice Gladys Mhuri dismissed her application with costs yesterday.
By Staff Reporter
Jul. 28, 2023
Village Rhapsody: Female politicians must support each other despite political differences
Women’s representation in Zimbabwean politics has been on a downward slide since 2018, and the 2023 elections confirmed the expectations of poor outcomes for women.
By Evans Mathanda
Jul. 23, 2023
Vote me Zim’s first female president, says Valerio after court reprieve
Valerio becomes the only female candidate in a field of 12 presidential aspirants for the August 23 elections.
By Kennedy Nyavaya
Jul. 19, 2023
Govt in third attempt at US$4bn pipeline
Local News
By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela
Nov. 1, 2024
Zim economy needs a radical policy shift: Former minister
Local News
By Freeman Makopa and Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Nov. 1, 2024
‘Banking sector struggling amid currency volatility’
Local News
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga and Freeman Makopa
Nov. 1, 2024