News in depth: A glass ceiling: Why Zim’s women continue to struggle to make a mark on the ballot box
Elizabeth Valerio’s struggles exposed the gaps in Zimbabwe’s laws that made women’s participation in local politics a herculean task.
By Silence Mugadzaweta
Oct. 6, 2024
Drama-filled year ends in tears
The incumbent was pitted against Joseph MakambaBusha of Free Zim Congress, Nelson Chamisa of CCC and Trust Chikohora of ZCPD among others.
By Sydney Kawadza
Dec. 21, 2023
Violence drives women away from elections
United Zimbabwe Alliance leader Elisabeth Valerio was the only female presidential aspirant compared to four in 2018.
By Lorraine Muromo
Sep. 10, 2023
‘Uphold AU charter governing polls’
In a statement under her organisation, the Presidential Centre for Women and Development, the first Liberian female president called for free and fair elections in Zimbabwe.
By Problem Masau
Aug. 16, 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
Valerio celebrates High Court ruling to contest presidential election
In a statement, UZA national spokesperson, Elvis Dzvene, said the party recognised the ruling as crucial in promoting a democratic and inclusive electoral process.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Jul. 21, 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
‘Not yet uhuru’, activists say after inclusion of sole female presidential candidate
Overally, the number of female candidates for this year’s harmonised elections dropped significantly due to several challenges including the exorbitant nomination fees set by (ZEC).
By Kennedy Nyavaya
Jul. 19, 2023
