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From Reformist Rhetoric to Power Retention: Mnangagwa’s Constitutional Endgame
By Nomcebo Khumalo Since Zimbabwe’s independence in April 1980, Zimbabwe was ruled by the late Robert Mugabe who was Prime Minister from...


Exiled but Not Silent: The Diaspora’s Role in Resisting Constitutional Capture in Zimbabwe
By Emmanuel Gumbo “History starts as a tragedy and ends as a circus,” goes the old adage. But for Zimbabweans in the diaspora, our...


She Defends the Nation: Women’s Stake in Resisting Authoritarian Drift
By Sichasisile Ndlovu In the political landscape of Zimbabwe, women have historically occupied complex and often contradictory roles....


Our Time, Our Duty: Why Young Zimbabweans must stand against Constitutional Abuse
By Tapiwanashe Chiriga In any democratic society, the constitution serves as the foundational legal and moral compass of governance. The...


Zimbabwe's role as the SADC Chair under Mnangagwa and its impact on regional stability, democracy, and human rights
By Dzikamai Bere Introduction On 17 August 2024, Zimbabwe under the leadership of President Emmerson Mnangagwa assumed the Chair of the...


Chaos in the Community: Unpacking The African Convocation and the Future of Leadership Gatherings in the SADC Region
By Tapiwa Lukuta Africa: Understanding The Community Being African is a unique strength, if one dares, it could possibly be a form of...


Lessons for the Region – Inclusive Democracy and Electoral Practices in South Africa
By Bonolo Makgale Thirty years into its democracy, South Africa continues to reimagine and refine its democratic processes, ensuring that...


SADC's failure to act on SEOM Report portends far reaching implications for legitimacy in the region
By Tiseke Kasambala On August 25, the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observer Mission (SEOM), deployed to observe...


Implications of the disputed elections in Zimbabwe on the SADC region
By Whitney Mulobela The August 23 2023 harmonised elections in Zimbabwe provided yet again a ray of hope for many Zimbabweans as they...


Save the credibility of Zimbabwe’s 2023 election
By Vivid Gwede Zimbabwe’s 2023 harmonised elections are flawed and domestic and international players should rescue the polls from...
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