ZESN Calls for Party Regulation to Save Zimbabwe’s Democracy

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Political parties play a pivotal role in Zimbabwe’s democratization process, representing citizens’ interests and offering competing policy proposals. However, the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) believes that…

ZESN cautions use of AI in electoral processes

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka The Zimbabwe Election Support Network has emphasized that the AI technology must reinforce democratic values like transparency, accountability, and inclusion. In commemorating International Democracy Day, observed annually…

How voting for people with disabilities can become easier

Brenna Matendere The Zimbabwe Election Support Network has unpacked how people with disabilities can vote easier in future elections. In a fresh position paper, ZESN aptly puts together recommendations aimed…

Retain harmonized polls model-ZESN

Brenna Matendere The Zimbabwe Electoral Support Network has urged authorities to retain the harmonized polls model amid speculation that government is considering deharmonising future plebiscites starting from 2028. Under the…

ESN-SA Joint Mission commends IEC

Staff Writer The  Electoral Support Network of Southern Africa (ESN-SA) and the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) Election Observer Mission on Friday commended the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for the…

Joint observer mission arrives in South Africa

Staff Writer The Electoral Support Network of Southern Africa (ESN-SA) and the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) on Tuesday arrived in South Africa to observe the 2024 national and provincial…

Recalls negatively impact electoral democratic processes: ZESN

Staff Writer Recalls have had a negative impact on Zimbabwe’s electoral democratic processes and have led to the fragmentation rather than the intended consolidation and stability of opposition political parties.…

Need for ZEC to cater for visually impaired: ZESN

Staff Writer The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) says there is need for the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission to continue increasing the font for displayed voters rolls to cater for those…

Political Parties should declare source of funding: Compendium

Staff Writer The Zimbabwe Election Support Network recently published a Compendium of the August 2023 Harmonised Elections observers’ recommendations which review the gaps in the legislative, administrative and political framework…

Elected leaders should account to citizens: ZESN

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka The Zimbabwe Election Support Network has urged elected leaders to enhance accountability mechanisms to citizens as part of efforts to uphold the essence of good governance and…