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
Observers arrest irks UN
“These organisations do vital human rights work monitoring if elections are free and fair. Attempts to intimidate them are very worrying,” Lawlor said.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Aug. 26, 2023
CiZC condemns police crackdown on members
The election was marred by chaotic scenes such as the late distribution of ballot papers and intimidation of voters.
By Sharon Buwerimwe and Priviledge Gumbodete
Aug. 25, 2023
Police speak on Zesn, ERC members’ arrest
The CCC yesterday said it had no intention of announcing election results, citing illegalities.
By Blessed Mhlanga
Aug. 25, 2023
