24 March 2017- The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) is concerned about reported cases of intimidation, vote buying, selective application of the Public Order and Security Act and abuse of traditional leaders which have characterised the campaign period in the run up to the Mwenezi East by-election. ZESN understands that the scale of the alleged violations have resulted in one of the candidates, Mr Kudakwashe Bhasikiti of the Zimbabwe People First threatening to withdraw from the by-election…more

22 March, 2017 – The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) notes with concern calls by some political actors for the abandonment of the voters’ roll to allow for voters to solely use National Identity (IDs) for verification on Election Day. There is need for clarity from the political actors on the operationalization of this call given that IDs have been used for verification of information on the voters’ roll on Election Day for every election in Zimbabwe…more

15 March, 2017 – The Zimbabwe Election Support (ZESN) notes with concern the recent misconceptions over the Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) amid concerns over the implementation of the system for the 2018 harmonised elections. Of particular interest is the misunderstanding of the difference between electronic voting and BVR… more

8 March 2017– The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD). The day is set aside to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women while calling for gender equality. This year the campaign is running under the theme “Be Bold for Change”… more