Rhetoric or reality in Zimbabwe: The failure of the state and the need for a national transitional authority
The failure of Zec in 2023 was laid bare even the SEOM, but “cured” by the Sadc summit’s congratulations for Zimbabwe holding a "peaceful” election.
By Ibbo Mandaza
Sep. 28, 2025
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ED to meet war vets after fallout. . . amid calls for National Transitional Authority
Zimbabwe is in the midst of heightened political tensions stemming from Zanu PF’s bitter succession wars.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Feb. 27, 2025
Alarm over rising human rights violations
Sadc’s electoral observer mission discredited Zimbabwe’s August 23 and 24 elections, saying they fell short of regional electoral guidelines and principles.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Jun. 26, 2024
2017 Coup, the Commonwealth and sanctions
The withdrawal followed the turbulent years of the early 2000s: saw land invasions, disputed (and unresolved and violent) elections in 2000 and 2002
By Ibbo Mandaza and Tony Reeler
Nov. 27, 2022
Zec scandal probe: Global lenders red-flag Chivayo, businessman decries irreparable damage, lost opportunities
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By Julia Ndlela
Dec. 19, 2025
RBZ halts govt’s heavy reliance on borrowings... marks 20 months after ending quasi-fiscal era
Local News
Dec. 19, 2025
