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Zimbabwe’s push to extend the president’s rule could deepen elite divisions and weaken democracy

David B. Moore, University of Johannesburg Zimbabwe’s ruling party, Zanu-PF, wants to amend the constitution through a bill in... Read more

8 Apr

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Zanu-PF calls Mugabe son arrest ‘private matter’

Johannesburg – Zimbabwe’s ruling party, Zanu-PF, has reportedly said that it is awaiting an official statement from South African... Read more

20 Feb

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Small groups of protesters brave tight security in Zimbabwe

Harare – Small groups of protesters gathered under heavy security in the Zimbabwe capital Monday, heeding a call to... Read more

1 Apr, 2025

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Zimbabwe opposition leader denied bail 14 weeks after arrest

Harare – A Zimbabwe court denied bail on Monday to the jailed opposition leader and 64 supporters for a... Read more

23 Sep, 2024

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IEC denies ZANU-PF accreditation for SA’s elections

Cape Town – The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has refuted claims that Zimbabwe’s governing party, ZANU-PF,... Read more

14 May, 2024

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Zimbabwe ruling party wins super-majority in by-elections

Harare – Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF now commands a two-thirds majority in parliament and could amend the constitution and prolong... Read more

5 Feb, 2024

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Zimbabwe ruling party eyes supermajority in votes without opponents

Harare – Zimbabwe will hold nine by-elections on Saturday with opposition candidates largely absent as President Emmerson Mnangagwa cements... Read more

8 Dec, 2023

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Zimbabwe court bars opposition MPs from crucial by-elections

Harare – A Zimbabwe court on Thursday barred most opposition candidates from running in by-elections on Saturday that could... Read more

8 Dec, 2023

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Zimbabwe opposition loses more MPs stoking tensions

Harare – Another 18 opposition lawmakers in Zimbabwe lost their seats on Tuesday in what analysts said appears to... Read more

15 Nov, 2023

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Opposition campaigner found dead ahead of Zimbabwe by-election

Harare – An opposition activist in Zimbabwe was found dead days after he was abducted while campaigning ahead of... Read more

14 Nov, 2023