Why is an 81-year-old so preoccupied with extending the presidential term limit?

In other words, Mnangagwa cannot expect to go beyond 2028 as President of the Republic of Zimbabwe.
By Tendai Ruben Mbofana May. 28, 2024
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Zec 2023 poll figures not adding up

This came out from a study that was conducted by the Election Resources Centre (ERC) to understand how Zimbabweans vote in elections, denting the credibility of poll outcome.
By Miriam Mangwaya Dec. 3, 2023

Zim elections: A textbook case of how Zanu PF has clung to power for 43 years

As noted, the election observers’ reports do not paint a pretty picture of the election
By David B Moore Oct. 20, 2023

Why new ministers must up their game

Since 1980, there have been frequent changes in the composition and portfolios of successive cabinets and ministerial offices.
By Makomborero Muzenda Sep. 24, 2023

‘Zec discredited to run polls’

A number of election observers have flagged the polls as not credible and failing to meet local, regional and international guidelines on holding free, fair and credible elections.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Sep. 4, 2023

Why have poll guidelines if ‘there is no perfect election’?

Interestingly, South Africa is a leading member of Sadc, the AU and Commonwealth — yet, its head of State has chosen to undermine these organisations’ election observer missions.
By Tendai Ruben Mbofana Sep. 4, 2023

Sandy consoles election loss with new video

The song was produced by South African based Mr Brown, who is behind many productions by artists such as Makhadzi, Young Stunna and many more.
By Style Reporter Sep. 3, 2023

Activists push for transitional govt

Mandaza yesterday told The Standard that Hichilema had acknowledged receipt of the petition with 25,609 people having signed it as of yesterday against a target of 35 000.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko Sep. 3, 2023

Elections: Hopeless yet costly exercise

The report makes the finding that the semblance of peace in Zimbabwe is, in fact, a manifestation of ‘authoritarian peace’.
By Dzikamai Bere Aug. 25, 2023