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Zesn flags voter apathy in by-elections
In a statement, the election watchdog said despite the need for increased voter turnout, the elections were, however, peaceful.
By Lorraine Muromo
Mar. 12, 2025
Include youth in decision-making: Zesn
Zesn called on stakeholders to reaffirm their commitment to empowering young people and ensuring their voices are heard in all spheres of governance.
By Lorraine Muromo
Feb. 25, 2025
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
