Mop-up Mobile Voter Registration Report
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) observed the mop-up mobile voter registration exercise that started on the 26th of October and ended on the 15th of November 2007. The exercise was hampered by poor publicity and several logistical shortcomings..... : more

Are you registered?
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network brings this message to you.... : more

ELECTORAL LAWS AMENDMENT BILL, 2007
AN ANALYSIS BY THE ZIMBABWE ELECTION SUPPORT NETWORK.... : more

Pre-election Update No. 1
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) is observing the pre-election period of the synchronized 2008 elections that are scheduled for March..... : more

Pre-election update No. 2
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) continued to monitor all election related developments in Zimbabwe ahead of the March 2008. .... : more

ZESN calls for longer inspection of voters' roll
ZESN is seriously concerned that the time allocated for the inspection of the voters’ roll is far too short considering that there are new constituencies and wards countrywide. .... : more

Pre-election Update No. 3
The major highlights of this period were the various proclamations and gazette notices pertaining to the election date, inspection of the voters roll, nomination court and delimitation of constituency and ward boundaries..... : more

Pre-election Update No. 4 Nomination Court Update
ZESN continues to monitor the pre-election period ahead of the harmonized elections..... : more

ZESN Commends ZEC On Release Of Polling Stations
Harare 10 March 2008 - ZESN commends the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC)........ZESN notes that the polling station information for Matabeleland North appears to be scrambled .... : more

Pre-election Update No. 5
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) continues to observe the pre-election period for the harmonized polls .... : more

ZESN Concerned with changes to electoral law
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) is extremely concerned by the late changes to the electoral law....... : more

ZESN READY FOR THE 2008 HARMONIZED ELECTIONS
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network has completed its preparations to observe the 29 March 29 2008 Harmonized elections. .... : more

ZESN CALLS ON ZIMBABWEANS TO GO OUT AND VOTE
The right of citizens to vote is an internationally recognised human right.... : more

2008 Harmonised Elections Initial Observations
As of 15h00 on Election Day the Zimbabwe Electoral Support Network (ZESN) had received reports on a number of incidents.... : more

ZESN Poll Projections on March 29 Presidential Elections
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), a group of 38 leading Zimbabwe civil society organizations announced today the findings of an electoral observation effort using information gathered by accredited observers.... : more

ZESN urges ZEC to release Presidential election results forthwith
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), a group of 38 leading Zimbabwe civil society organizations urges the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission to immediately release the Presidential results as the delays are now causing anxiety and speculations that are detrimental to the maintenance of peace and tranquillity. .... : more

Serious concerns over closure of ZEC National Command Centre
....the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has without notice or explanation, closed its National Command Centre ........ : more

Zesn Chairperson Hands Himself To The Police
Harare 28 April 2008 – The ZESN Chairperson Noel Kututwa has handed himself to the police today..... : more

Police Requests To See Zesn Director
Harare 29 April 2008 – Police officers from the Law and Order section have requested to see the ZESN National Director..... : more

Zesn Observes Vote Recount
Recounting started on Saturday 19 April, despite MDC Tsvangirai’s efforts to block the recounting through litigation.... : more

Police Request Zesn Chairperson And Director To Submit Documents
Today the Chairperson and the Director of ZESN presented themselves to the Police officers from the Law and Order section in compliance with their request.... : more

Statement on the Announcement of Presidential Results and Presidential Run-Off
ZESN, a network of 38 non-governmental organisations, which has been observing all aspects of the electoral process of the 29 March 2008 harmonized elections notes the announcement of the result of the Presidential....... : more

ZESN Calls For The Respect For The Rights Of Non-Partisan Independent Election Observers As Well As The Will Of The People Of Zimbabwe
ZESN announced projections for the presidential election on 31 March 2008, its members, staff, management and leadership has been subject to a campaign of intimiadation......... : more

Post-Election Update No. 1
Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) observation of electoral processes continued in the post-election period. ZESN deployed 210 long-term observers in the 210 constituencies to observe the post-election environment....... : more

Post Election Update No. 2 Vote Recount In 23 Constituencies
In the aftermath of the March 2008 Harmonised Elections, the Zimbabwe Election Commission (ZEC) ordered election recounts in 23 constituencies..... : more

Zesn Vehicle Confisticated By Zanu Pf Supporters In Kotwa
A vehicle belonging to the Zimbabwe Electoral Support Network (ZESN) has been confiscated by ZANU PF supporters at Kotwa Centre, in Mudzi........ : more

ZESN statement on continued attacks on its observers
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network a non-partisan, independent group of 38 non-governmental organisations strongly condemns the alarming escalation of post election violence specifically targeting its observers. .... : more

ZESN Minimum conditions for runoff of presidential election
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), a coalition of 38 non-governmental organizations, accredited as domestic election observers in the 2008 Harmonised Election calls for conditions conducive for ensuring that the run-off of the presidential election represents the expression of the will of the people of Zimbabwe. .... : more

More Zesn Observers Beaten
Alert – 5 June 2008 - A Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) observer was allegedly beaten on Monday the 3rd of June 2008 in Mt Darwin East.......... : more

Post-Election Update 3
Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) continues to observe post-election events as they unfold. .... : more

MINIMUM CONDITIONS FOR A FREE AND FAIR PRESIDENTIAL RUN-OFF
Following the announcement of the Presidential election in which no candidate secured a majority of the total votes, there will be a run-off election.... : more

Zesn Will Not Observe The 27 June Run Off
Harare – 24 June 2008 – The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), a network of 38 organisations will not be observing the 27 June election due to the following reasons; .... : more

ZESN urges dialogue as run-off won’t resolve political impasse
Harare – 27June 2008 – ZESN, a network of 38 organisations notes the withdrawal of one Presidential candidate from the election prior to polling day with much concern..... : more

Pre- Election and Post Presidential Run-Off Update
A few days before the June 27 run off, the campaign trail for ZANU PF intensified while MDC (T) efforts to campaign were disrupted at all points by the police for one reason or another. .... : more

Total number of local authority seats per province per party
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30 – 31 July 2008 - National Workshop on Conflict Management Mechanisms -Workshop Recommendations
Taking cognisant of the current political developments and the need for further electoral reforms in Zimbabwe, participants of the Zimbabwe Election Support Network’s National Workshop on Electoral Conflict Management and Electoral Reform resolved as follows:.... : more

Zesn Elects New Chairperson
Harare 25 September 2008 - The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), a group of 38 non-governmental organisations working to promote democratic election in Zimbabwe recently elected a new Chairperson to steer the Network. .... : more

Timing for by-elections inappropriate - ZESN
Harare – 24 October 2008 – The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) notes with serious concern the announcement by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission that it will proceed with preparations for the holding of by-elections despite a clause in the agreement ............ : more

ZESN Recieve the 2008 French Republic's Human Rights Award
HARARE- 1 December 2008 – The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), a network of30 non-governmental organisations was on Friday 28 November 2008 conferred the 2008 French Republic's Human Rights Award.... : more

ZESN Statement on Abduction and Continued Secret Detention of Jestina Mukoko
Harare - 6 December 2008 - The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), learnt with deep shock and dismay the violent abduction and secret detention of the ZPP Executive Director and ZESN Board member Ms Jestina Mukoko..... : more

ZESN Sets Priority Areas for Electoral Reform Ahead of By-Elections and Referendum
Harare – 16 September 2009 - Recognising that the current political dispensation presents unique opportunities to reform key electoral institutions and democratize our electoral legal framework, the Zimbabwe Electoral Support Network (ZESN) has set priority areas........ : more

ZESN Statement on Jestina Mukoko
Harare – 29 September 2009 - The Zimbabwe Election Support Network congratulates Zimbabwe Peace Project Director, ZESN Board Member, Jestina Mukoko for being granted permanent stay of criminal proceedings.... .... : more

Zesn Staff Member Arrested In Dete-Hwange
Harare – 29 October 2009 – The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) staff members Thulani Ndhlovu and Ndodana Ndhlovu were arrested yesterday evening in Dete, Hwange for conducting a public outreach workshop at ‘Cross Mabale’....... .... : more

Update on ZESN Staff Mamber Arrested in Dete-Hwange
Harare – 30 October 2009 – The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) staff member Thulani Ndhlovu who was arrested on Wednesday 28 October in Dete, Hwange has been granted bail out of custody by Magistrate Ms I. Munamati Madzorere............. : more

Botswana General Election Report 2009
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network, comprising thirty Zimbabwe based civic society groups with a mission of promoting democratic elections in Zimbabwe had the occasion to be invited to observe the just concluded Botswana General elections..... : more

ZESN’s Report Of The Namibia Presidential And National Assembly Elections 2009
THE Zimbabwe Election Support Network [ZESN] observed the just ended Namibia Presidential and National Assembly elections that were held on 27 and 28 November. .... : more

Statement on the Launch of the ZESN/ZPP/ZLHR Independent Constitution Monitoring Project (ZZZICOMP)
For over a decade, Zimbabweans have demanded a new, democratic and people-driven constitution. In signing the Interparty Political Agreement (IPA), Zimbabwe’s political leaders acknowledged in Article 6 that “it is a fundamental right and duty of the Zimbabwean people........... : more

ZESN’s position on the call for elections
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) a network of 30 nongovernmental organizations promoting democratic elections in Zimbabwe has noted pronouncements by senior politicians on the holding of elections in 2011. These calls for elections come amid the constitutional reform process ........ : more

An analysis of Electoral reforms agreed to by parties to the GPA and the newly constituted Zimbabwe Electoral Commission
In 2008, Zimbabweans welcomed the signing of the Global Political Agreement between the three political parties in Zimbabwe namely MDC (T), MDC (M) and ZANU PF. This agreement has led to considerable peace and stability in Zimbabwe......... : more

STATEMENT ON THE BARRING OF ZESN FROM CONDUCTING A WORKSHOP IN MBIRE
The constitution reform process taking place in the country has presented an opportunity for Zimbabweans to craft their own constitution which reflects their principles, values and desires as a people. The process has been deemed “a people-driven constitution” meaning that ......... : more

ZZZICOMP STATEMENT ON THE STATUS OF CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM PROCESS
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) and Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) and Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) Independent Constitution Monitoring Project (ZZZICOMP) have noted with deep concern the delays in the Constitution making process. According to .......... : more

ZESN’S STATEMENT ON PROPOSED ELECTORAL REFORMS
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..... : more

ZESN STAFF MEMBER ACQUITTED
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......... : more

YOUTHS ON A RAMPAGE IN CHIVI
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......... : more