Zimbabwe Election Support Network

The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) is a coalition non-governmental organisations formed to co-ordinate activities pertaining to elections. The major focus of the Network is to promote democratic processes in general and free and fair elections in particular. It was also established to standardise the NGOs election related activities and methodology as well as to ensure wider geographical coverage and co-ordination of activities. »» more

.:: ZESN Ballot Updates Ballot Update, Issue No. 13 April and May This period saw a number of developments including the acquittal of Roy Benett of all charges of banditry and terrorism laid against him. In an interesting twist the Herald of 10/05/2010 also noted the offer by Bennett to forego his deputy ministership post for the good of the inclusive government.......... : more Ballot Update, Issues No. 12 March 2010 The month of March saw a number of developments on the political scene that have a bearing on electoral issues in Zimbabwe. This update comes at a time when political principals have hinted at the possibility of an election in 2011. As one of the principals of the GPA highlighted that elections will be held with or without a new constitution, ZESN provides an analysis of the implications of elections held under these conditions.... : more View all ZESN ballot Updates
.:: Featured Publications Possible Electoral systems for Zimbabwe A new constitution of Zimbabwe should include, among other things, the principles governing the systems of representation for the various elected bodies of the state. The electoral systems need to be balanced with specific functions given to each body. For example, a ceremonial head of state may be indirectly elected, whereas an executive head independent of parliament should be elected using a system of majority vote from the electorate (gathering as much support as possible from the voters)............. : more A Profile of Constituencies: Understanding Elections in Zimbabwe This production captures the geography, livelihoods and voting patterns of people in the 210 constituencies.The Delimitation Report as written by the Zimbabwe Election Commission (ZEC) is a technical document. The purpose of this publication is to simplify it and......... : more View all Publications
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YOUTHS ON A RAMPAGE IN CHIVI [posted on 27/07/2010]
Harare, 26 July 2010- A district administrator in Masvingo has gone into hiding fearing for his life after he was threatened by Zanu PF militias for his contributions at a constitutional outreach meeting at Chivi Centre.....

ZESN STAFF MEMBER ACQUITTED [posted on 15/07/2010]
14 July 2010 – Bulawayo – The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) would like to inform its members and partners that Lovemore Thulani Ndhlovu, a ZESN staff member who was arrested last year in October on allegations of holding a community workshop in Hwange,Dete area without police clearance was acquitted on the 14th of July 2010 by Hwange magistrate Munamati Madzorere.....

ZESN’S STATEMENT ON PROPOSED ELECTORAL REFORMS [posted on 09/07/2010]
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) welcomes the move to legislate proposed electoral reforms that were agreed to by political parties into the Electoral Act. However, there are a few issues that need to be thought through as these proposals are brought before the Legislature. ZESN seeks to promote the democratic conduct of elections in an environment that protects and promotes the rights of citizens.

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