The press archive — 2014 to present
A record of the watch we keep.
Twelve years of independent and international reporting on Zimbabwe's electoral processes, constitutional reform, and the civic groups working to safeguard them — indexed in one place.
14Articles indexed
10Outlets represented
2014–26Coverage span
Lead Coverage
The Zimbabwean
Featured Coverage
12
June 2026
ERC calls for constituency-led recall system
The Election Resource Centre has called for reforms to Zimbabwe's parliamentary recall framework, arguing that Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 concentrates too much power in the hands of party leadership — at the expense of the constituency.
Past Coverage
No. 02
NewsDay
CAB3 hearings fail democratic test, election watchdog says
ERC concludes that the public consultation process for the Constitutional Amendment Bill fell short of democratic standards.
13 April 2026
No. 03
New Zimbabwe
Venue chaos, arrest fears mar day one of CAB hearings
ERC documented venue changes, overcrowding, and a climate of fear that cast doubt on the legitimacy of the first day's hearings.
31 March 2026
No. 04
NewsDay
ERC slams proposed constitutional amendments
18 Feb 2026
No. 05
New Zimbabwe
ERC calls for paid voting leave for workers
2 May 2025
No. 06
263 Chat
Tensions and crowds mark first day of CAB3 hearings
31 March 2026
No. 07
OFM
Namibia extends controversial election for the second time
Election authorities drew criticism after polling stations were reopened for a second extension amid opposition pressure.
29 November 2024
No. 08
360 Mozambique
ERC Africa expresses concern over post-election situation in Mozambique
13 Nov 2024
No. 09
Diário Económico
ERC Africa expresses concern about the post-electoral situation in the country
12 Nov 2024
No. 10
Africa-Press
Botswana has the lowest adult voter average in SADC
5 Sep 2024
No. 11
Botswana Gazette
Botswana: Lowest adult voter average in SADC — ERC Africa
4 Sep 2024 · Pg. 18
No. 12
Amnesty International
Zimbabwe: Elections marred by arbitrary arrests and fears of internet shutdown
Amnesty documented a pattern of intimidation targeting civil society, journalists, and election observers in the lead-up to the general vote.
24 August 2023
No. 13
BBC News
Zimbabwe election: Poll monitors arrested amid election
Police arrested 41 election monitors from civil society groups, alleging they were coordinating the premature release of results.
24 August 2023
No. 14
VOA Zimbabwe
Watchdog groups miffed by electoral amendment bill passage
Civil society organisations, including ERC, expressed deep concern as parliament passed the electoral amendment bill with minimal public consultation — a pattern that would repeat itself a decade later.
4 June 2014