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Zimbabwe’s Upcoming Election in Jeopardy as Activists Arrested

Amnesty International (AI) has raised concerns about the arrest of 26 Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists in Zimbabwe, describing it as a chilling warning of a potentially violent election ahead. The activists were arrested on Saturday for violating the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act (MOPA) after they held an internal party meeting at

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zimbabwe election

China’s Influence in Zimbabwe’s 2023 Elections: Examining the Relationship

The Chinese presence in Zimbabwe has been a topic of much debate in recent years, with some arguing that the country has been “colonized” by Chinese investment and influence. It is true that China has played a significant role in the Zimbabwean economy in recent years, particularly in the areas of infrastructure and natural resources.

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Navigating the Complexities of Democracy: The Importance of a Strong and United Opposition in Zimbabwe

Democracy is a complex and nuanced concept, and it can be challenging for many developing nations to fully embrace and implement. One of the main issues with democracy in African countries is the tendency for citizens to place their hope in one individual or political party to bring about change and progress. This can be

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Tendai Biti
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Zimbabwe opposition party rejects electoral commission’s delimitation report, calls for redo

Zimbabwe’s opposition party has rejected the preliminary delimitation report released by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), calling for the exercise to be redone. The report outlines the boundaries of electoral districts, and is a key step in preparations for any national election. Tendai Biti, the Citizens Coalition for Change Harare East MP, said the report

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The Citizens Coalition for Change Rejects Delimitation Report, Accuses ZEC of Gerrymandering

The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party in Zimbabwe has rejected a delimitation report recently released by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), stating that the report did not adhere to the country’s constitution. The 900-page report, which was presented to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and tabled before parliament, is being contested by both Zanu PF and

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Police make significant arrest in Murehwa attack on elderly Citizens Coalition for Change supporters

Police have arrested a 67-year-old man, identified as Never Chimutashu, as part of their investigation into a vicious attack on elderly supporters of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) in Murehwa. Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, a national police spokesman, stated that Chimutashu, a resident of Bhunu Village in Ward 4, Murehwa North, where the incident

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Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa

Elderly victims of alleged political assault in Zimbabwe under investigation by police

Zimbabwean police are investigating a recent assault on elderly individuals that was caught on video and shared on social media. The attackers, who remain unidentified, appear to have targeted the victims for political reasons. In the video, the elderly victims are heard being questioned about their age, residence, and reason for being at the location

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Election violence

Opposition Parties Predict Bloodbath Ahead of Zimbabwe’s 2023 Elections, Call for Postponement

Opposition political parties in Zimbabwe are calling for the 2023 harmonized elections to be postponed due to rising tension and violence in the country. “From a pragmatic perspective, I don’t think that we need elections in 2023,” said Linda Masarira, the president of the Labour, Economists, and African Democrats party (LEAD). “The political atmosphere has

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CCC legislator Job Sikhala
CCC legislator Job Sikhala
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CCC Legislator Job Sikhala Requests Live Streaming of Trial on Charges of Obstructing Justice

Job Sikhala, a legislator from the opposition party CCC, has requested that his trial on charges of obstructing justice be broadcast live by the media. In a statement, Sikhala argued that this request is in line with Section 69 of the Constitution, which guarantees that court proceedings must be conducted in a transparent manner. “This

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