Towards the 2023 polls
On August 2, the Supreme Court overturned a High Court ruling barring 12 Citizens Coalition for Change candidates from contesting in Bulawayo elections.
By Ratidzai Chatora
Aug. 22, 2023
Malaba dismisses Kasukuwere reinstatement bid
Kasukuwere appealed to the Supreme Court, which upheld the ruling of the lower court.
By Desmond Chingarande and Lorraine Muromo
Aug. 10, 2023
Tyson in bid to stop ballot printing
The former Zanu PF political commissar recently approached the ConCourt on appeal after the Supreme Court and High Court disqualified him from contesting the polls.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 8, 2023
‘Supreme Court ruling, a wake-up call for Zanu PF’
The ruling party has often been accused of capturing the Judiciary and using the law to silence dissenting voices and the opposition.
By Lorraine Muromo
Aug. 8, 2023
Editor’s Memo: Judiciary should be an independent arbiter
Kasukuwere has been living in South Africa since the 2017 coup that toppled Mugabe.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Aug. 4, 2023
Experts call fair play as court overturns Zanu PF early lead
Following the judgement, legal experts told the Zimbabwe Independent that the ruling had opened up the political space for a fair contest.
By Sydney Kawadza
Aug. 4, 2023
The upshots of dismissing Kasukuwere’s court appeal
Denying a candidate access to information as to why their appeal was dismissed can undermine the fundamental principles of justice and due process.
By Sharon Hofisi
Aug. 4, 2023
Without manifestos, the election is a shouting contest
Enough of me dabbling in subject which I’m not an expect of. Let me go back to my comfort zone.
By Ntando Dumani
Aug. 4, 2023
Tyson demands fresh nomination court sitting
The Supreme Court last week dismissed Kasukuwere’s appeal against a High Court decision disqualifying him from contesting the polls.
By Mirriam Mangwaya
Aug. 4, 2023
