To sustain this order, ZANU-PF deploys propaganda with ruthless precision, deflecting blame onto sanctions and the opposition while sanctifying corruption as a patriotic duty
The implosion of parties such as the ANC and Zanu PF must serve as a cautionary tale for those that fought to liberate the continent
The uncritical cheerleaders for the West cannot be taken seriously until they acknowledge that the West supports and collaborates with authoritarian regimes such as Saudi Arabia,…
The fall of the Zimbabwean veteran leader in November 2017 and his death two years later had a negative impact on his then relatively young children
If the Department of State Policy Provisions Act is passed into law, the US will support Zimbabwe borrowing money from international lenders such as the World Bank
He said nation building is hampered when enemies are embedded and ready to sabotage the government of national unity
Although it no longer has an outright majority, and faces new challenges, the party has not lost its belief in democracy and the rule of law
By law, powers and functions are devolved to local government but the ruling Zanu-PF’s ideology is to control municipalities
The Citizens Coalition for Change leader’s absence has left a vacuum in opposition politics as the party unravels
The opposition politician and fierce government critic has been arrested more than 60 times
Helen Suzman Foundation argues if reprieve is not granted, the government is likely to deport Zimbabweans en masse at the end of the year
The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) refused to ratify the results, asserting that they were “false”
The Southern African Development Community, European Union and Commonwealth observer missions said the elections had failed to conform to regional and international standards
Chamisa has not announced a running mate, feeding into rumours that he has weak leadership skills and prefers to centre power on himself
The run-up to Wednesday’s poll has been preceded by a number of concerning undemocratic actions
An analysis of the voters’ roll indicates that the elections on 23 August for the president and legislature will not be free and fair
The integrity of democracy in the country hinges on its citizens showing up to make their crosses
Despite the high court ruling against using schools during rallies and elections, political parties continue to use students and campuses
The prevalence of organised violence and torture over the decades can only mean that there are hundreds of thousands of torture victims in the country
The broken Zimbabwe economy and political system are too much of a push factor for xenophobia and Aaron Motsoaledi to stop people seeking refuge in Mzansi
