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Zimbabwe Elections 2023: Its all over now?
Tau Musarurwa2023-09-16T13:19:04+00:00September 8th, 2023|Elections, Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections, Video, Zimbabwe|
Zimbabwe Elections 2023 - what happened? Once again, Zimbabwe's electoral landscape fails the credibility test in 2023. However, this outcome has become a norm for polls since the year 2000. The ruling Zanu PF relies on theoretically independent state institutions to align with and actively promote its 43-year reign. On the other hand, the leading opposition party struggles to overcome the enduring obstacles to a free and fair election, which have remained unchanged for over two decades.
Chamisa says ‘it’s game over’
Tau Musarurwa2023-08-25T09:59:06+00:00August 22nd, 2023|Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections, Uncategorized, Video, Zimbabwe|
'Spotlight on Zimbabwe' looks at opposition leader Nelson Chamisa’s final rally in the capital, Harare. Chamisa says there won’t be a repeat of 2018 because God is in it. He tells supporters: “I have clean hands, Zimbabwe try me, my hands have no blood. My hands are not corrupt. Try these hands, try these hands. These are safe hands for you. Opinda here mukomana?”
Zimbabwe Elections: Hail Emperor Emmerson
Tau Musarurwa2023-08-24T22:40:59+00:00August 21st, 2023|Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections, Video, Zimbabwe|
There appears to be a drive to uniquely present incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa as an invincible Demi-God, worshipped by the masses. Numerous personality fan clubs have been created under the 4ED banner, which includes - Single Mothers4ED, Varakashi4ED, Mawhindi4ED, Vendors4ED, Lawyers4ED, Pastors4ED, CrossBorders4ED. Spotlight on Zimbabwe presents: “All hail Emperor Emmerson”
Convicted rapist turned Zanu PF praise singer
Tau Musarurwa2023-08-24T22:17:26+00:00August 8th, 2023|Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections, Video, Zimbabwe|
Would you ask a convicted child rapist to endorse your political party? ‘Spotlight on Zimbabwe’ looks at how Bobby Makaza, the rapist freed recently under a Presidential amnesty, has become one of the poster boys for ZANU PF’s election campaign.
Zim Elections 2023 – Mounting Obstacles
Tau Musarurwa2023-08-23T19:09:56+00:00July 28th, 2023|Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections, Video, Zimbabwe|
Zimbabwe's most contested and litigious election is fast approaching. While the CCC awaits the Supreme Court decision on the banning of its candidates in Bulawayo, it faces many other obstacles. ‘Spotlight on Zimbabwe’ looks at mounting obstacles for the opposition, including the Patriotic Act.
Zimbabwe Elections 2023: Citizens speak Part 2
Tau Musarurwa2023-08-23T19:37:13+00:00July 27th, 2023|Elections, Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections, Video, Zimbabwe|
In our ongoing series, "Zim Elections 2023: Citizens Speak," Spotlight on Zimbabwe returns to the streets, capturing the heartbeat of the nation. We asked citizens: Are you planning to cast your vote? What drives your decision? Here's what they shared
Zimbabwe Elections 2023: Citizens Speak Part 1
Tau Musarurwa2023-08-23T18:40:31+00:00July 26th, 2023|Elections, Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections, Video, Zimbabwe|
Spotlight on Zimbabwe took to the streets and asked citizens if they are going to vote and why: ‘Zim Elections 2023: Citizens speak - an ongoing series’
Zimbabwe 2023 Elections: Nomination Mayhem
Violet Gonda2023-08-23T18:21:37+00:00July 7th, 2023|Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections, Video, Zimbabwe|
The ruling Zanu PF has already secured more than 90 council seats uncontested ahead of the 2023 elections. Spotlight on Zimbabwe looks at the candidate nominations, shifting goal posts, confusion and court cases
Zimbabwe: The Candidates Are…
Tau Musarurwa2023-08-23T09:52:13+00:00June 30th, 2023|Elections, Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections, Video, Zimbabwe|
US$20,000, the fee for registering as a Presidential candidate, is not a decision to be taken lightly. And yet, 11 Candidates have thrown their hats into the ring. 4 of the candidates stood for President in 2018, and between them, they garnered less than 1% of the vote. So why invest US$20,000? ‘Spotlight on Zimbabwe’ looks at the 2023 presidential hopefuls
Zimbabwe 2023 Elections – Flying start vs Strategic Ambiguity
Violet Gonda2023-08-23T09:26:50+00:00June 10th, 2023|Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections, Video, Zimbabwe|
Spotlight on Zimbabwe looks at Elections 2023 proclamations and preparations. Join Violet Gonda as we dissect hurdles in the run-up to the polls. Uncover controversies and complexities shaping the political landscape.
Zimbabwe – the CCC Nominees are???
Violet Gonda2023-08-23T09:26:58+00:00May 25th, 2023|Elections, Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections, Video, Zimbabwe|
Zimbabwe’s main opposition party, the Citizens Coalition For Change (CCC), is choosing candidates for this year’s general elections using a new and untried system to select the candidate. With 3 months until the polls, Spotlight on Zimbabwe series asks: Will the CCC nominees, whoever they may be, have the time to canvass for votes and legal space to overcome the obstacles posed by the ruling ZANU PF party?
Zimbabwe: Auxiliary Power
Violet Gonda2023-08-23T09:27:28+00:00May 23rd, 2023|Elections, Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections, Video|
Years before the coup, Grace Mugabe’s political ambitions were so nakedly obvious that the then leader of the War Veterans Association, Jabulani Sibanda, warned her that “power is not sexually transmitted”. He was relieved of his leadership position soon afterwards. Now Zimbabweans watch with bemusement as the actions of the actions of Auxillia Mnangagwa mirrors those of her predecessor.
Zimbabwe: Persecution By Prosecution
Violet Gonda2023-08-23T09:27:40+00:00May 11th, 2023|Elections, Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections, Video|
The list of opposition opponents being detained and convicted on frivolous charges continues to grow as elections approach. Journalist Violet Gonda explores ‘Persecution by Prosecution’ in the ‘Spotlight on Zimbabwe’ series.
Free and fair 2023 polls – Zimbabwe style
Violet Gonda2023-05-03T13:47:02+00:00May 2nd, 2023|Elections, Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections, Video, Zimbabwe|
Journalist Violet Gonda looks at Zimbabwe’s 2023 elections preparedness on the Spotlight on Zimbabwe series. Is Zimbabwe ready for free and fair elections?
Zimbabwe’s Gold Mafia – Business as Usual?
Violet Gonda2023-05-03T13:46:28+00:00April 18th, 2023|Featured, Video, Zimbabwe|
In this Spotlight on Zimbabwe, journalist Violet Gonda lays out the impact of Aljazeera’s #GoldMafia documentary which fingered Zimbabwe’s First Family in a massive billion-dollar gold smuggling operation. In a country where health care, education & other social services have all but collapsed, will these untouchables remain untouched?
What does the CCC 2023 election recipe contain?
Violet Gonda2023-04-19T10:20:01+00:00February 27th, 2023|Elections, Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections, Zimbabwe|
Spotlight on Zimbabwe recently highlighted ZANU PFs ‘poisonous poll recipe’, so it is only fair to examine if the Citizens Coalition for Change, can concoct an effective antidote. Is the CCC Election Recipe a Watery Soup, a Spicy Surprise or just, God is in it?
Poisonous Poll Recipe Ready for 2023
Violet Gonda2023-04-19T10:20:02+00:00February 1st, 2023|Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections|
The 2023 elections are six months away, but the ruling ZANU PF party appears to be boiling up its repressive recipe to ensure victory. These are the key ingredients they are using in their poisonous poll recipe, ready for 2023 to try and stay in power forever.
Are the 2023 Zim Polls already Poisoned
Violet Gonda2023-04-19T10:20:05+00:00February 1st, 2023|Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections|
Are the 2023 Zim Polls already Poisoned
Spotlight on Zimbabwe: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Violet Gonda2023-02-03T11:44:52+00:00January 17th, 2023|Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections|
With disputes brewing around the delimitation report due for debate in parliament, is ZEC between a rock and hard place?
Silent House: a Parliament with mum MPs
Violet Gonda2023-02-03T11:45:33+00:00January 15th, 2023|Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections|
Zimbabwe's Silent House: a Parliament with mum MPs - MPs who collect sitting allowances for doing just that - sitting #delimitation #DelimitationDebate
Report Card looking at Zimbabwe’s 2022 in 60 seconds.
Violet Gonda2023-02-03T11:46:08+00:00January 12th, 2023|Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections|
In Zimbabwe, the leadership's priorities and initiatives appear disconnected from the daily challenges faced by the general population. As the country prepares for upcoming national elections the only certainty is that the people will receive more promises.
Rule by Law: Justice Zimbabwe Style
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:10+00:00October 19th, 2022|Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections|
In Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa's Zanu PF party has succeeded in manipulating the national justice system to punish political opponents. Members or supporters of the Citizens Coalition for Change such as Job Sikhala, Makomborero H, Joanna Mamombe, and Cecilia Chimbiri have spent days languishing in custody or on continual remand.
Mthuli’s Economics: Who is fuelling inflation?
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:11+00:00July 14th, 2022|Featured, Politics, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections, Video|
Is Zimbabwe's government the real economic saboteurs?? Over the past 3 months, Zimbabweans have faced a Tsunami of astronomical price increases. The black-market rate for the US Dollar was double the official figure at 800 to 1 and inflation was well into the triple digits. Spotlight on Zimbabwe looks at Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube's economics!
Capital Offences
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:14+00:00June 9th, 2022|Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections, Zimbabwe|
Spotlight on Zimbabwe’ series on the City of Harare continues: Part One, ‘Garbage Politics’, focussed on the controversial issue of waste management in Harare : Part Two, ‘Capital Offence’, Violet Gonda Productions looks at the other issues troubling the City of Harare and its residents and ask - Who is to blame?
Garbage Politics
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:16+00:00May 17th, 2022|Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections, Video, Zimbabwe|
The sun is no longer shining in Zimbabwe’s Sunshine City! What’s behind Harare’s failure to manage refuse?
Zimbabwe @ 42: Personal Portraits Part 1
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:18+00:00April 18th, 2022|Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections|
This month Zimbabwe marks 42 years of independence. But for many of the country’s youths, there is little to celebrate. Spotlight on Zimbabwe presents the first in a series of Independence Day personal portraits from a cross-section of Zimbabweans.
Zimbabwe’s 2022 By-Elections Tell Us?
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:20+00:00April 9th, 2022|Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections|
On March 26th, Zimbabwe’s 2022 By-Elections were contested in 28 constituencies and 122 wards across Zimbabwe, in an election marked by low turnout. Episode 4 of the series Spotlight on Zimbabwean elections analyses these by-elections.
Zimbabwe’s 2022 By-elections
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:22+00:00March 25th, 2022|Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections|
Saturday 26 March sees Zimbabwe's first by-elections since the Covid pandemic struck two years ago. With the economy continuing its downward trajectory, can ZANU PF convince its supporters to stay loyal?
Episode 2: Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections: New Kid on The Block?
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:23+00:00March 7th, 2022|Featured, Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections|
Episode 2: Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections: New Kid on the Block? Can the Citizens Coalition for Change achieve what the MDC was never able to do and take power through elections?
Afghan Journalist Najiba Ayubi says “World Silence is killing us”
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:25+00:00February 7th, 2022|Featured, Hot Seat|
In an interview with Violet Gonda, an Afghan journalist and media leader, Najiba Ayubi claims that the world's silence is killing Afghans, particularly women and female journalists.
Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections: Winner Takes All
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:25+00:00February 2nd, 2022|Featured|
Violet Gonda Productions introduces ‘Winner Takes All’ - the first episode in a new series of short video documentaries. This first series looks at the election environment in Zimbabwe. Part 1 examines events since 2018 that have changed dramatically the electoral environment and the relationship of opposition parties.
Hot Seat interview with former Malawi President Peter Mutharika
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:25+00:00October 29th, 2021|Featured, Hot Seat|
Independent journalist Violet Gonda speaks with former Malawi President Peter Mutharika on the Hot Seat programme. His party has a case before the courts, that could nullify last year’s elections - if he wins. Is Malawi able to withstand being in perpetual electoral mode? Does this case demonstrate a failure by political leaders to accept defeat?
The Hot Seat with Violet Gonda. Thandiwe Newton
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:26+00:00June 24th, 2021|Featured, Hot Seat|
Thandiwe Newton, a Primetime Emmy Award-winning actress is the guest on the Hot Seat programme with journalist Violet Gonda. The Hollywood star, who is currently on the cover of the UK Vogue Magazine, has enthralled us in many romantic movies and high octane dramas including Beloved, Good Deeds, Mission Impossible 2, and is currently starring in the HBO science-fiction series Westworld.
SAPES Policy Dialogue Forum: South Africa’s Policy Towards Zimbabwe
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:26+00:00June 9th, 2021|Politics, Video, Zimbabwe|
This is the 4th in the SAPES Trust Policy Dialogue series on 'Zimbabwe’s Deepening Crisis' and we are looking at ‘What We Have To Do Now”. Today’s theme is: South Africa’s Policy Towards Zimbabwe. We bring you this event in partnership with the South African Institute of International Affairs.
Sapes Policy Dialogue Series: What will it take to reach a Settlement in Zimbabwe
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:26+00:00June 9th, 2021|Politics, Video, Zimbabwe|
"Zimbabwe’s Deepening Crisis and we are looking for the way forward”: Today’s theme is: What will it take to reach a Settlement in Zimbabwe? The fundamental questions we will be asking are: Is the Zimbabwean crisis sufficient that it requires international pressure?
The Implications of the Mozambique Security Crisis for Zimbabwe/Region
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:26+00:00May 26th, 2021|Featured|
Insurgents have unleashed a reign of terror in Cabo Delgado. Mozambique's security situation is spiralling out of control. What does this mean for Zimbabwe's stability? What measures can Zimbabwe and other neighbours take to assist Mozambique and to preempt the violence from spilling into the rest of the region
Women community journalists bear brunt of intensifying media repression in PH
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:26+00:00September 21st, 2020|Blog|
MANILA – Women journalists here and abroad are alarmed over how community media practitioners in the Philippines are bearing the brunt of the intensifying media repression as their colleagues are subjected to terror-tagging, arrested based on fabricated charges, and one forcibly disappeared and remains missing. “Journalism is not a crime. Instead of targeting the messengers, the authorities should instead
Zimbabwe: Minister Moyo Emerges Front-Runner in Ruling Party Succession Race
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:26+00:00August 27th, 2020|Blog|
Foreign Minister Sibusiso Moyo has emerged as a centre of power in government and the ruling Zanu PF party, and now fancies his chances of becoming Zimbabwe’s next president. This was said by exiled former cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo while speaking at the Crisis in Zimbabwe’s Dialogue Series under the theme; “Zimbabwe’s prospects: transition, imperatives and stability” on Wednesday.
After Al Jazeera “F*ck You” disaster, Mugwadi chickens out of interview with Violet Gonda
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:53+00:00August 21st, 2020|Blog|
Zimbabweans reacted in horror as Mugwadi insulted Al Jazeera journalist Femi Oke during a virtual debate on her “The Stream” programme this week. Oke was reading comments from the audience before Mugwadi started laughing, interrupting her and said, “This is rubbish. F*ck you.” Read more
Making Elections Make Sense: THE IMPACT OF DELIMITATION ON ELECTORAL DEMOCRACY IN ZIMBABWE
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:53+00:00August 18th, 2020|Elections|
Making Elections Make Sense: THE IMPACT OF DELIMITATION ON ELECTORAL DEMOCRACY IN ZIMBABWE
Making Elections Make Sense: Regulation of Political Parties: Considerations for Zimbabwe
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:53+00:00July 14th, 2020|Elections|
Regulation of Political Parties: Considerations for Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Towards Constitutionalism and The Return of the Military to the Barracks
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:54+00:00July 9th, 2020|Politics, Video, Zimbabwe|
SAPES Trust Policy Dialogue series on “Zimbabwe’s Deepening Crisis* and ‘What We Have To Do Now”. Today’s main theme is: Zimbabwe: Towards Constitutionalism and the Return of the Military to the Barracks. How can we stop the military from policing civilians
SAPES Dialogue: Harnessing Zimbabwe’s Diaspora Towards The National Settlement
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:54+00:00June 25th, 2020|Diaspora, Politics, Video, Zimbabwe|
“Zimbabwe’s Deepening Crisis* and ‘What We Have To Do Now”. Today’s main theme is: Harnessing Zimbabwe’s Diaspora Towards the National Settlement. The fundamental question we will be asking is: What does the Zim Diaspora really want and what is it prepared to do:
Making Elections Make Sense: Contextualising The Implications Of Constitutional Amendment Bill No.2 On Zimbabwe’s Electoral Democracy
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:54+00:00June 16th, 2020|Elections|
Contextualizing The Implications Of Constitutional Amendment Bill No.2 On Zimbabwe's Electoral Democracy
Zimbabwe: Former President Robert Mugabe’s Funeral
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:54+00:00September 15th, 2019|Featured|
Who will sleep next to Sally Mugabe now that a mausoleum is being built for former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe at the National Heroes Acre, a short distance from the former first lady’s grave?
Zimbabwean Journalist Violet Gonda: ‘Mugabe’s death has divided the society’
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:54+00:00September 14th, 2019|Blog|
Zimbabwean journalist Violet Gonda who has been in exile from Zimbabwe for the last 20 years, after she escaped former President Mugabe’s rule. Matt began by asking her about the half empty seats at the funeral and what this meant for the memory of Robert Mugabe.
Zimbabwe: We Have Not Forgotten (Graphic Content)
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:54+00:00August 12th, 2019|Featured|
We Have Not Forgotten (Part 2): This is a short documentary produced in memory of the tragic events of 01 August 2018 when 6 people were shot and killed by the military in Zimbabwe. We join the families in remembering this tragic day and call for justice.
Hot Seat Interview with EU Ambassador
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:54+00:00June 24th, 2019|Audio, Hot Seat, Politics|
On the Hot Seat programme Journalist Violet Gonda spoke to European Union ambassador to Zimbabwe Philippe Van Damme on the bloc’s re-engagement strategy on Zimbabwe, land compensation and elections. What will be the EU position on Zimbabwe post Brexit?
Zimbabwean journalist Violet Gonda: “Nothing has changed”
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:54+00:00January 21st, 2019|Blog|
Inside Zimbabwe: We speak to young people on the run, in fear and in hiding We speak to Zimbabwean journalist Violet Gonda, whose journalism saw her barred from her home country for many years by former President Robert Mugabe. When he was ousted in late 2017 she returned to report on the new government.
Chinotimba & Violet Gonda meet for the first time
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:55+00:00December 11th, 2018|Featured|
Drove past someone who looked like Cde Chinoz parking his vehicle in Harare. I stopped & called out to see if it was him. When Violet met the larger than life Hon. Joseph Chinotimba for the first time since the 'farming people' saga
Zimbabwe: Ballots then Bullets
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:55+00:00December 1st, 2018|Featured|
A short documentary about the deadly aftermath of Zimbabwe's 2018 election. This preliminary video is the result of numerous interviews with the wounded, witnesses and reviewing of hours of amateur and professional video footage and photographs.
Chamisa declared President of Zimbabwe at Anniversary Rally
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:55+00:00October 27th, 2018|Politics, Video, Zimbabwe|
The MDCT on Saturday declared Nelson Chamisa the winner of the July 30th presidential election and “installed” him as the President of Zimbabwe, at Gwanzura Stadium where the party was celebrating its 19th anniversary celebrations.
Elections have come and gone. As we look to the future, what lessons have we learnt? How can we make 2023 serve the best interest of our nation?
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:55+00:00September 26th, 2018|Elections|
STARFM debate: Making Elections Make Sense: Elections have come and gone. As we look to the future, what lessons have we learnt? How can we make 2023 serve the best interest of our nation? Join independent journalist Violet Gonda as she hosts the last episode of the Making Elections Make Sense 2018 series in partnership with ZESN. Panellists
Zimbabwe: Chamisa Takes Presidential Fight to Constitutional Court
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:55+00:00August 12th, 2018|Politics, Video, Zimbabwe|
Nelson Chamisa's team of lawyers submitted Presidential Election petition at the Constitutional Court - Registry last Friday
Interview with Robert Maphosa (Husband of Shooting Victim Sylvia Maphosa)
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:55+00:00August 4th, 2018|Featured|
Sylvia Maphosa sustained a bullet in her back fired by the Zimbabwe National Army. She was shot as she made her way out of her ZINWA offices fleeing the violence that rocked Harare on Wednesday.
Episode 4: Unpacking the post election scenarios continued
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:56+00:00July 29th, 2018|Elections|
Unpacking the post election scenarios with Shingi Munyeza & Chimhini Tawanda The 4th and last episode looked at issues around the all important voting process. How it works, what safeguards are in place to stop any rigging, what the role of observers and election agents is and how the count takes place. Also clarified details surrounding
Episode 3: Post Election Scenarios – Part 2
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:56+00:00July 28th, 2018|Elections|
Episode 3: Post Election Scenarios - Part 2 Third episode looked at the various possible outcomes in the historic election. Despite there being a number of individuals contesting the presidential vote, the election is clearly just between Nelson Chamisa and Emmerson Mnangagwa and if thereʼs no clear winner, there will be a run off vote. To discuss these
Episode 3: Post Election Scenarios
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:46:56+00:00July 28th, 2018|Elections|
Episode 3: Post Election Scenarios Third episode looked at the various possible outcomes in the historic election. Despite there being a number of individuals contesting the presidential vote, the election is clearly just between Nelson Chamisa and Emmerson Mnangagwa and if thereʼs no clear winner, there will be a run off vote. To discuss these various post election
Episode 2: Women, Politics & Elections in Zimbabwe
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:47:19+00:00July 27th, 2018|Elections|
Episode 2: Women, Politics & Elections in Zimbabwe The focus of the second episode came at the backdrop of a heated discussion that gripped the Zimbabwean discourse following the allegations by former Sunday Mail editor Edmund Kudzayi on the Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission being involved in a sexual relationship with a Cabinet Minister from the ruling
Episode 1: Voters Roll irregularities
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:47:19+00:00July 22nd, 2018|Elections|
Hot Seat with Violet Gonda live radio debates in partnership with YETT broadcast on STARFM radioEpisode 1: Voters Roll irregularities In this first episode Moderator Violet Gonda spoke with representatives of the two organisations that have audited the Voters Roll - #TeamPachedu represented by Runyararo Mverekumombe and Runyararo Munetsi one of the authors of the audit report compiled
Zimbabwe Independent Candidates Debate
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:47:19+00:00July 16th, 2018|Elections, Video, Zimbabwe|
As Zimbabwe prepares for the 2018 elections the country has seen the emergence of many political parties and Independent Candidates seeking to run for public office.
ZESN Ladies Debate
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:47:19+00:00July 8th, 2018|Elections, Politics, Video, Zimbabwe|
Out of the 23 presidential candidates in the upcoming election, four are women. A first for Zimbabwe. Is the electorate ready for a woman president? What do the women, as individuals or as a collective bring to the local politics?
Zimbabwe female presidential candidate debate promo
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:47:19+00:00July 5th, 2018|Elections, Zimbabwe|
For the first time in Zimbabwe there will be a number of female candidates in the presidential race. Four aspiring women candidates have made this historic decision
Making Elections Make Sense – Bulawayo Political Parties Debate
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:47:19+00:00June 21st, 2018|Elections, Video, Zimbabwe|
On Making Elections Make Sense we are in Bulawayo where 200 nominees vie for 12 Assembly seats. With so many to choose from how do you decide who to vote for?
Zim Independent Candidates election debate promo
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:47:20+00:00May 30th, 2018|Elections, Zimbabwe|
Join Violet Gonda as she moderates another hot topic debate on the future of independent candidates in the next elections. #zimvotes2018
Zimbabwe Political Parties 2018 Election Debate Series Part 3
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:47:20+00:00May 28th, 2018|Elections, Video, Zimbabwe|
Primary election fever has gripped all political parties waiting to contest in the 2018 harmonized election. How are the parties selecting their candidates?
Hot Seat: Mandaza says Mugabe is G40 & reshuffle paves way for succession plan
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:47:20+00:00October 14th, 2017|Audio, Zimbabwe|
Journalist Violet Gonda interviews veteran political analyst Ibbo Mandaza on President Robert Mugabe’s recent cabinet appointments and the infighting within ZANU PF.
Hot Seat: Forget Electoral Reforms & Opposition Coalitions warns Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga
Violet Gonda2023-02-02T18:47:20+00:00June 25th, 2017|Audio, Zimbabwe|
Outspoken opposition Member of Parliament Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga warns that Zanu PF will not agree to electoral reforms before next year’s elections
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