EDITOR — Southern African Development Community (Sadc) heads of State and Government at the end of their recent ordinary summit resolved to take pre-emptive measures against external interference, impact of fake news and abuse of social media particularly in electoral processes. While there is need to curb the spread of fake news, the resolution is…
EDITOR — The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (Zesn) reiterates its position that there is need for the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) to widely engage with stakeholders on electoral issues. The call comes against the backdrop of the recent gazette of 15 vacancies that arose in the National Assembly and the Senate. The network notes that…
EDITOR —I have known Job “Wiwa Sikhala” since 1996 when I first met him in the revolutionary Complex 5 (Baghdad Student Hostel) at the University of Zimbabwe where his passion for the students in particular and Zimbabweans in general resonated with the ideals of the liberation struggle. One such liberation icon who inspired Sikhala was…
EDITOR —The teaching and learning in local languages in early learning classes is a good method that needs to be pursued and strengthened for the benefit of our children especially in this E- learning that has been fast tracked by the Covid-19 outbreak. The idea of teaching in local languages generally enhances children’s early learning…
EDITOR — It is sad that the city fathers together with the security forces and the municipal police will continue to pounce on vendors operating illegally. It is disheartening to note that the city fathers as well as the security forces do not seem to realise that life is hard for most people in…
Below is an outline of the functions of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) in regard to Voter education as drafted by the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (Zesn) in the recently launched Draft Comprehensive Electoral Amendment Bill. In this Part— “foreign contribution or donation” means a contribution or donation made by— (a) a person…
#WillToReform Government needs to immediately align all electoral laws with the Constitution of Zimbabwe. THE IMMEDIATE ALIGNMENT OF ELECTORAL LAW WILL ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME FOR IMPLEMENTATION BEFORE ELECTION. Enhance the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission independence and capacity. THE EXECUTIVE SHOULD NOT INTERFERE WITH ZEC OPERATIONS. REVIEW CLAUSES IN THE ELECTORAL ACT AND STOP ACTIONS THAT…
EDITOR — The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (Zesn) continues to receive numerous reports from its Long Term Observers (LTOs) across the country of members of the public who are not maintaining the required social distance, not wearing face masks or washing/sanitising their hands as recommended. Reports from Glen View North, Chitungwiza North, Harare East, Kuwadzana…
EDITOR — It is sad that most of us are unable to afford basic commodities like sugar, mealie-meal, meat, eggs, cooking oil to mention a few just because most of these are beyond the reach of many. It is disturbing to note that one needs to spend $1 000 on a maximum of three basic…
EDITOR — Manicaland played a very big role in the liberation struggle, with many losing family members yet the province is not benefiting much from its sacrifices. Despite its vast mineral resources, tourist attractions, well educated workforce and proximity to the Indian Ocean, Manicaland has not developed as much as one would expect. Following the…
