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Credible, fair election prospects gone down the drain

The appointment of Mohadi-Ambrose suggested a clear conflict of interest as her appointment will undermine the perceived independence of the commission.

By Phillip Nyasha Fungurai Jan. 29, 2023

Credible, fair election prospects gone down the drain

PVOs Bill: Death knell to livelihoods

By signing the Bill into law, the President will be further shrinking civic space, suffocating development aid, smothering humanitarian support, and outlawing targeted NGOs.

By Phillip Nyasha Fungurai Feb. 8, 2023

Women’s representation in the 10th Parliament: The metrics

As we celebrate women’s history month, it is imperative that we underscore the importance of women’s inclusion and representation.

By Phillip Nyasha Fungurai Mar. 14, 2024

Women’s representation in the 10th Parliament: The metrics

Broken Calabash: A microcosm of elections in Zimbabwe

This traditional vessel (Calabash), once whole, symbolizes unity and community.

By Phillip Nyasha Fungurai Apr. 3, 2024

Broken Calabash: A microcosm of elections in Zimbabwe

Lost in translation: ZiG currency disconnected with citizens’ needs

It is evident that the introduction of the ZiG currency is a cause for concern.

By Phillip Nyasha Fungurai Apr. 14, 2024

Lost in translation: ZiG currency disconnected with citizens’ needs

A high-sounding nothing: An evaluation of the state of the nation address

My evaluation of the Sona concludes that the whole address was a high sounding nothing – it was all smoke and mirrors.

By Phillip Nyasha Fungurai Oct. 20, 2024

A high-sounding nothing: An evaluation of the state of the nation address

Zim’s NGO’s under the Damocles sword

The version of the PVO Amendment Bill gazetted on March 1,2024 is a mirror reflection of the 2021 version which also borrowed from the same draconian notes of the 2004 version.

By Phillip Nyasha Fungurai Oct. 27, 2024

The many faces of fear: Second republic’s fear machinery

The Zanu PF government has employed fear in the form of political intimidation.

By Phillip Nyasha Fungurai Apr. 6, 2025

The many faces of fear: Second republic’s fear machinery

Zimbabwe’s Vagrancy Act: Beyond redemption

The parliamentary breakfast meeting served as a stark reminder of the Act's continued existence and its devastating impact on the lives of ordinary Zimbabweans.

By Phillip Nyasha Fungurai Aug. 3, 2025