Zimbabwe’s peaceful campaign trail expected to inspire a high voter turnout
by Bayano Valy and Munetsi Madakufamba - SANF 05 no 31
The run-up to Zimbabwe’s parliamentary elections on Thursday has been described as peaceful and...
Zimbabwe elections, just 21 percent of candidates are women
by Bayano Valy - SANF 05 no 30
The posters plastered throughout Zimbabwe’s 120 constituencies to advertise candidates contesting the 31 March parliamentary elections show...
Bridging the Ruvuma, bridging unity
by Bayano Valy - SANF 05 no 03
Mozambique and Tanzania are neighbouring countries separated physically by the Ruvuma River, without a bridge to span...
Economic recovery and land reform dominate campaign
by Chengetai Madziwa - SANF 05 no 28
As Zimbabwe prepares for its parliamentary poll, candidates across party lines are in agreement on the political...
Mozambique’s five-year plan for prosperity
SANF 05 no 28
The new government in Mozambique has unveiled an ambitious five-year plan for rapid economic expansion to improve social and rural development,...
Zimbabwe elections could be a positive influence on future polls in the region
by Bayano Valy - SANF 05 no 27
The main observer mission to the 31 March parliamentary elections in Zimbabwe says the campaign is being...
Zimbabwe opposition leader upbeat about election prospects
by Bayano Valy - SANF 05 no 26
Zimbabwe opposition leader, Morgan Tsvaringai, is upbeat about his party’s prospects for a parlimentary majority in the...
Zimbabwe flooded with election observers and journalists
SANF 05 no 25
All is set for the parliamentary elections in Zimbabwe on Thursday, 31 March, including a large and growing contingent of local...
Zimbabwe hails region’s backing over foreign interference
by Bayano Valy - SANF 05 no 24
Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF party has hailed the countries of the region for their support against British...
SADC welcomes Namibia’s peaceful change of leadership
by Chengetai Madziwa - SANF 05 no 23
Neighbouring countries have commended Namibia for 15 years of independence and a peaceful transition of leadership.
In a...
Zimbabwe election: Many positive changes from 2000
by Munetsi Madakufamba - SANF 05 no 22
Although there are three southern African countries that have held elections since the SADC electoral guidelines and...
A diversified, nutritious indigenous diet: key to disease prevention
by Mukundi Mutasa -SANF 05 no 21
The SADC region has stepped up its efforts to promote healthy lifestyles among people living with HIV and...