ERC slams proposed constitutional amendments
Under the proposal, the President would no longer be elected directly by Zimbabweans but responsibility will fall on the shoulders of lawmakers.
By Evans Mathanda
Feb. 18, 2026
ERC slams proposed constitutional amendment to extend presidential term
In a statement, the ERC said the proposal lacks a factual and democratic foundation, arguing that it fails to take into account Zimbabwe’s history of disputed elections.
By Evans Mathanda
Feb. 16, 2026
ERC predicts drop in voter turnout
The elections in Chikomba and Chiredzi will be held on July 26, while those in Chikomba will be held on August 2.
By BRENT SHAMU
Jul. 22, 2025
ERC concerned over low voter turnout
In a statement after the February 3 by-elections, ERC attributed the declining voter participation to a form of protest to recalls.
By GRACIOUS DANIEL
Feb. 8, 2024
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20% vote in ‘sham’ polls
Two candidates from the Tshabangu-led CCC won two seats in Bulawayo province as Zanu PF swept all other seats contested in the by-elections held on Saturday.
By Silas Nkala
Dec. 11, 2023
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Election report ready: FAZ
In an interview with NewsDay, FAZ president Kudakwashe Munsaka said the organisation deployed more than 100 election observers throughout the country.
By Sharon Buwerimwe
Sep. 15, 2023
40 observers: Asian poll monitors add voice
Armed police stormed Zimbabwe Election Support Network (Zesn) offices and arrested 39 election monitors and seized computers and related election materials.
By Priveledge Gumbodete
Sep. 4, 2023
A ‘sick man’ of the region
The two organisations were conducting a parallel vote tabulation exercise, whereby they could either verify or counter the official results released by Zec.
By Newsday
Sep. 1, 2023
‘Govt must respect freedoms’
The human rights group also called on government to end the persecution of election observers from the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (Zesn) and the Election Resource Centre (ERC).
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Aug. 30, 2023
