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A boys plays with a kite near a polling station on 26 March 2022 in Amaveni township, Zimbabwe. Picture: Zinyange Auntony/AFP

Zimbabwe elections

As Zimbabwe eyes election, fears grow of a return to dirty tricks

By AFP

Despite that, the main opposition, Citizens Coalition for Change, came out of the vote oozing with confidence, saying nothing can stop it from forming the next...

  • FILE: An injured man covers his face during election protests in Zimbabwe on 1 August 2018. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Zim inquiry finds use of live bullets in post-election violence unjustified

    The commission of enquiry into the post-election violence has called for the victims’ families to be compensated, and for free medical care to be given to the injured.

    1253 days ago
  • FILE: MDC-T leader Nelson Chamisa. Picture: @NelsonChamisa/Twitter

    Chamisa denies being behind Zimbabwe post-election violence

    Critics of Nelson Chamisa say that he and fellow opposition officials urged protesters to take to the streets two days after polls by insisting the MDC had won the election and telling supporters to defend their vote.

    1274 days ago
  • FILE: Tendai Biti. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Tendai Biti insists his party not behind deadly Zim protests

    Biti has been accused by some witnesses of encouraging Movement for Democratic Change supporters to protest when results weren’t released fast enough for the July poll.

    1275 days ago
  • A military vehicle is seen during election protests in Zimbabwe on 1 August 2018. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Media asked to provide footage of deadly Zim election shootings

    This week the commission heard testimonies from soldiers who said they weren't responsible for the murders of six civilians in Harare two days after the disputed July elections.

    1287 days ago
  • Robert Mugabe addresses members of the press at his home Blue House in Harare, Zimbabwe, a day before the polls. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Mnangagwa rightful winner of Zim elections, says Mugabe

    The former president says it was clear that Emmerson Mnangagwa was the winner of the 30 July poll, adding that everyone should rally behind his government.

    1355 days ago
  • A man runs from an army officer during post-election protests in Zimbabwe on 1 August 2018. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Mnangagwa appoints 7-member team to probe post-election violence

    The commissioners will include former South African President Kgalema Motlanthe and former Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku.

    1364 days ago
  • MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa addresses the press on the Zimbabwe elections. Thomas Holder/EWN

    Chamisa: Let the will of the people be respected

    President Emmerson Mnangagwa was inaugurated on Sunday, after his was confirmed by the country’s constitutional court on Friday.

    1366 days ago
  • Emmerson Mnangagwa is sworn in as president of Zimbabwe on 26 August 2018. Picture: AFP

    Mnangagwa vows to uphold Zimbabwe's constitution

    Mnangagwa was inaugurated on Sunday after the constitutional court dismissed an attempt by the opposition mdc alliance to rule that his Zanu-PF party stole the July election.

    1366 days ago
  • Zimbabwe's president Emmerson Mnangagwa. Picture: AFP

    Mnangagwa, Chamisa react to court verdict on elections

    In a series of tweets, Emmerson Mnangagwa reacted to the court’s dismissal of the MDC Alliance’s petition to have the results nullified, adding he’s not surprised by the ruling.

    1369 days ago
  • FILE: Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa speaks during the Heroes Day commemorations held at the National Heroes Acre in Harare 13 August 2018. Picture: AFP

    Mnangagwa calls for peace after court victory

    Chief Justice Luke Malaba says Nelson Chamisa failed to provide clear, direct and credible evidence to prove his allegations of election fraud.

    1369 days ago
  • Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Picture: AFP.

    MDC Alliance's election challenge dismissed with costs

    Nelson Chamisa’s lawyers argued earlier this week that he was cheated out of victory by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission.

    1369 days ago
  • MDC leader Nelson Chamisa. Picture: @NelsonChamisa/Twitter.

    Zimbabwe ConCourt due to begin hearing MDC Alliance poll challenge

    The case will see MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa try overturn President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s narrow victory.

    1371 days ago
  • FILE: A scuffle broke out after journalists were invited to come into the MDC Alliance headquarters in Harare where police were conducting a search operation during the 2018 elections. Picture: Masechaba Sefularo/Eyewitness News.

    Zimbabwe gears up for election court challenge

    MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa is challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa's victory in last month’s poll.

    1371 days ago
  • Dali Mpofu (right) and Tembeka Ngcukaitobi were seen arriving at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport ahead of Wednesday’s court case. Picture: Twitter/@MDCAllianceZW

    Mpofu, Ngcukaitobi’s temp work permits declined in Zim

    The South African lawyers arrived in Zimbabwe last week to offer their expertise in the high-profile case.

    1373 days ago
  • MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa. Picture: @NelsonChamisa/Twitter

    Democracy is on trial in Zimbabwe - Chamisa

    Nelson Chamisa insists he beat Emmerson Mnangagwa in the July election and that the results were rigged to give his rival victory.

    1373 days ago
  • Dali Mpofu (right) and Tembeka Ngcukaitobi were seen arriving at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport ahead of Wednesday’s court case. Picture: Twitter/@MDCAllianceZW

    Mpofu, Ngcukaitobi arrive in Zim for MDC Alliance election challenge

    Dali Mpofu and Tembeka Ngcukaitobi were seen arriving at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport ahead of Wednesday’s court case.

    1376 days ago
  • FILE: Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa at a Zanu-PF election rally. Picture: AFP

    Zanu-PF files legal papers in response to MDC Alliance poll results challenge

    Zanu-PF is arguing that the main opposition has no grounds to challenge president-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa's victory.

    1378 days ago
  • MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa addresses the press on the elections thus far, stating they have been rigged. Thomas Holder/EWN

    Report: Some MDC Alliance members seeking to oust Nelson Chamisa

    Chamisa’s critics are said to want him replaced by secretary general Douglas Mwonzora.

    1379 days ago
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