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18 Apr 24

Independence Day: A Day to Reflect in Pursuit of Unity, Peace, and Development Towards Vision 2030.

Independence Day: A Day to Reflect in Pursuit of Unity, Peace, and Development Towards Vision 2030. Today marks the 44th anniversary of Zimbabwe’s independence, a significant milestone in our nation’s history. It is a time to reflect on the journey that has brought us to this moment and to honor…

03 Feb 24

By-Elections Midday Statement on 3 February 2024 By-Elections

By-Elections Midday Statement on 3 February 2024 By-Elections INTRODUCTIONOn Saturday, February 3, 2024, the Election Resource Centre (ERC) deployed observers toobserve by-elections to fill vacancies in Chegutu West and Zvimba East constituencies(Mashonaland West), Goromonzi South and Seke constituencies (Mashonaland East), MkobaNorth (Midlands) and Pelandaba-Tshabalala (Bulawayo Metropolitan) constituencies. Thevacancies were prompted…

09 Dec 23

BY-ELECTIONS MIDDAY STATEMENT- 9 December 202

BY-ELECTIONS MIDDAY STATEMENT- 9 December 2023 (As of 12:00 pm Saturday 9 December 2023) INTRODUCTIONThe Election Resource Centre (ERC) is observing the 9 December 2023 by-elections that aroseas a result of recalls from Parliament in Bulawayo South, Cowdray Park, Lobengula-Magwegwe,Mpopoma-Mzilikazi, Nketa, Lupane East, Binga North and Beitbridge West Constituencies. Thefocus…

11 Nov 23

ERC 11 NOVEMBER 2023 BY-ELECTIONS STATEMENT

ERC 11 NOVEMBER 2023 BY-ELECTIONS STATEMENT BackgroundThe Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) held elections on the 11th of November 2023 in Kusile RDC – Ward 13; Nkayi RDC – Ward 11; Vungu RDC – Ward 14, Zvimba RDC – Ward 23, Hurungwe RDC – Ward 24 and Gutu West Constituency to…

27 Sep 23

ERC and ZESN Statement on the Announcement of Election Results-27 August 2023

Late in the evening on 26 August the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) announced the results of theZimbabwe 2023 Harmonised Elections.As a result of the drastic lengths the Government of Zimbabwe took to prevent nonpartisan, independent observation of the counting and tabulation process, the Election Resource Centre (ERC) and the ZimbabweElection…

14 Aug 23

ERC Heroes Day Press Statement- Right to Vote in 2023-14 August 2023

14 August, 2023 ERC Heroes Day Press Statement- Right to Vote in 2023 The Election Resource Centre Africa (ERC) joins the rest of Zimbabweans in commemorating National Heroes Day on the 14th of August 2023. The anniversary, which is celebrated annually on the second Monday of August, honors and recognizes…

07 Jul 22

ZEC Incoming Commissioners: The Task Ahead

ZEC Incoming Commissioners: The Task AheadThe Election Resource Centre (ERC) welcomes the appointment of six (6)Commissioners Catherine Mpofu, Abigail Millicent Mohadi Ambrose, Jane MbetuNzvenga, Kudzai Shava, Rosewita Murutare and Shepard Manhivi to the ZimbabweElectoral Commission. The six are replacing Commissioners whose term came to anend on 6 July 2022.In light…

18 Mar 22

ERC welcomes inspection of voters roll via mobile shortcodes.

ERC welcomes inspection of voters roll via mobile shortcodes.1.The Election Resource Centre (ERC) is a think tank and advocacy organizationorganisation on electoral and democracy issues in Zimbabwe. 2.Following numerous reports of anomalies in the voters roll, ERC welcomes the moveby ZEC to avail voters roll inspection at a no cost…

28 Feb 22

STATEMENT: POLICE CONDUCT SHOULD NOT UNDERMINE FREE & FAIR ELECTIONS

STATEMENT: POLICE CONDUCT SHOULD NOT UNDERMINE FREE & FAIR ELECTIONSThe Election Resource Centre (ERC) has noted with grave concern the rising levels ofpolice led oppression and intimidation which are characterising political and campaignactivities ahead of the 2022 By-Elections. Incidents of what appear to be systematicabuse of the rule of law…

02 Feb 22

STATEMENT ON THE 28 JANUARY NOMINATION COURT FOR HARARE EAST, KAMBUZUMA,MBIZO, MUTASA SOUTH, NKULUMANE AND PUMULA CONSTITUENCIES

STATEMENT ON THE 28 JANUARY NOMINATION COURT FOR HARARE EAST, KAMBUZUMA,MBIZO, MUTASA SOUTH, NKULUMANE AND PUMULA CONSTITUENCIESThe Election Resource Centre (ERC) notes with concern the decision taken by PresidentE.D. Mnangagwa and the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to reopen thenomination court for six constituencies without seeking judicial guidance on the legalityof…

Independence Day: A Day to Reflect in Pursuit of Unity, Peace, and Development Towards Vision 2030.

By-Elections Midday Statement on 3 February 2024 By-Elections

BY-ELECTIONS MIDDAY STATEMENT- 9 December 202

ERC 11 NOVEMBER 2023 BY-ELECTIONS STATEMENT

ERC and ZESN Statement on the Announcement of Election Results-27 August 2023

ERC Heroes Day Press Statement- Right to Vote in 2023-14 August 2023

ZEC Incoming Commissioners: The Task Ahead

ERC welcomes inspection of voters roll via mobile shortcodes.

STATEMENT: POLICE CONDUCT SHOULD NOT UNDERMINE FREE & FAIR ELECTIONS

STATEMENT ON THE 28 JANUARY NOMINATION COURT FOR HARARE EAST, KAMBUZUMA,MBIZO, MUTASA SOUTH, NKULUMANE AND PUMULA CONSTITUENCIES

ERC Statement on the Proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill (No. 3) of 2026: A Deepening Crisis for Democratic Accountability in Zimbabwe

ERC Press Statement on the International Day of Elections 2026

STATEMENT BY ERC AFRICA ON THE ARREST OF DR. SARAH BIREETE AHEAD OFUGANDA’S 15 JANUARY 2026 GENERAL ELECTION

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