Votes in the shadows: How informality fuels electoral power in African cities
The declaration is clear: informality is political capital, and literacy in its dynamics is the decisive frontier for Africa’s urban future.
By Wellington Muzengeza
Feb. 2, 2026
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By The Watcher
Jan. 28, 2026
Vote-buying allegations rock Nkulumane by-election
He alleged that Zanu PF was drilling boreholes and distributing food hampers in an attempt to sway voters.
By Nizbert Moyo
Dec. 15, 2025
Nkulumane voters demand issue-based campaign
The chairperson of the Nkulumane Development Committee, Andrew Ndlovu, said the community’s priority was tangible progress, not partisan politics.
By Nizbert Moyo
Nov. 28, 2025
Tanzania cancels independence day celebrations after election unrest
Election observers have since reported signs that the vote was manipulated and fell short of democratic standards.
By Bbc News
Nov. 25, 2025
Ethical leadership and disciplined governance: Lessons from China
Zimbabwe, a close historical ally, diplomatic and economic partner of China, could learn from the Chinese experience in combating corruption.
By Gideon Chitanga
Nov. 10, 2025
We are under a dangerously serious threat from Tanzania
“Overall, the 2025 General Election in the United Republic of Tanzania fell short of the requirements of the Sadc Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections.”
By Muckracker
Nov. 7, 2025
Chamisa tears into Sadc, AU
Chamisa said the continent was sliding into democratic decay, citing controversial elections in Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Tanzania as evidence of a “growing and disturbing phenomenon in Sadc”.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Nov. 4, 2025
Sadc’s crisis: The love of power
Power, once pursued as a means to serve, has become an end in itself.
By Newsday
Oct. 30, 2025
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Feb. 8, 2026
