Government Policy

SA congratulates Zimbabwe on recent elections

South Africa has congratulated the government and the people of the Republic of Zimbabwe on the recent elections that were held last week.“The Republic of South Africa congratulates the government and the people of the Republic of Zimbabwe for organisi…

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Zimbabwe election triggers war of words in Zambia

from ARNOLD MULENGA in Lusaka, Zambia Zambia Bureau LUSAKA, (CAJ News) THE divisive elections in Zimbabwe have heightened political tensions in neighbouring Zambia, which headed the Southern African Development Community (SADC) observer mission that c…

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Gabon shuts down internet post elections

from DIDIER NDONG in Libreville, Gabon Gabon Bureau LIBREVILLE, (CAJ News) THE indefinite cutting of internet access after elections has exacerbated Gabon’s reputation for such shutdowns to curtail dissent.The internet blackout was announced alongside…

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Mnangagwa re-elected Zimbabwe president

from MARCUS MUSHONGA in Harare, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Bureau HARARE, (CAJ News) THE Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) ruling party leader, Emmerson Mnangagwa has been re-elected president of Zimbabwe.The ZANU-PF candidate won a sec…

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Scores of activists detained during Zimbabwe elections

from MARCUS MUSHONGA in Harare, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Bureau HARARE, (CAJ News) ZIMBABWE’S chaotic election has lurched into further controversy with the arrest of about 40 employees of some civil society organisations (CSOs).They are reportedly held inco…

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US reignites spat with Zimbabwe on elections

from MARCUS MUSHONGA in Harare, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Bureau HARARE, (CAJ News) THE United States (US) and Zimbabwe are set on a collision course after the American government denounced preparations for Wednesday’s poll.The Southern African country does n…

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Rigging fears as voting fails to take off in Zimbabwe

from MARCUS MUSHONGA in Harare, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Bureau HARARE, (CAJ News) THERE are already vote rigging allegations in Zimbabwe after voting got off to a chaotic start on Wednesday, amid delays in opening of some polling stations at the stipulated …

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