Zimbabwe: If Kasukuwere is eliminated it means his supporters might abstain from voting. The elimination of one candidate will potentially give those who are still in the race more votes, says political analyst GadzikwaW. Report by ShawnMatiashe
Posted on July 18, 2023 10:25President Emmerson Mnangagwa elbows out former local government minister and Zanu-PF political commissar Saviour Kasukuwere to increase chances of securing another term in the polls on 23 August.
The High Court last week barred Kasukuwere from the upcoming polls on the grounds that he has been outside the country for more than 18 consecutive months and is therefore no longer a registered voter, a prerequisite to be eligible to run for the presidency.Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors report from over 54 African countries, from Cape Town to Cairo, from Abidjan to Abuja to Addis Ababa. Africa. Unlocked.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Under Fire Over 'Unconstitutional' Patriotic Bill - Accused of Shrinking Civic Space, Silencing DissentPRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has been accused of launching a brutal attack on citizens' rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association following his decision to sign off the draconian Criminal Law Codification and Reform Amendment Bill into an Act just a month before the country goes to the polls.
Read more »
'Foreign drivers' trucks targeted': Leaked report 'implicates' Operation Dudula, ATDF | The CitizenAll Truck Drivers Forum and Allied SA and OperationDudula reportedly orchestrated the attacks on trucks, according to a leaked crime intelligence report. 🚚 ATDF TruckAttacks Arson Read more below ⬇️
Read more »
Vumatel parent Maziv appoints chief commercial officerHe will report to the CEO and be responsible for sustaining the company’s growth.
Read more »
Ethiopia: Chapa to start SME lending, eyes Djibouti, Somalia - The Africa Report.comEthiopian fintech Chapa is partnering with local banks to offer loans for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), says CEO Nael Hailemariam Ethiopia finance
Read more »
Morocco: Why startup Yango has been forced to pack its bags - The Africa Report.comRussian ridesharing startup Yango has been banned in Casablanca just 3 months after launching. Authorities say it lacks permission and uses 'unprofessional drivers.' Yango aims to expand across Africa, but faces challenges. Morocco Russia tech
Read more »
Rural expansion to drive business, says Jumia Group CEO - The Africa Report.comFollowing its successful pilot projects in IvoryCoast, Jumia_Group has officially announced its plans to expand to some secondary cities and rural areas in Nigeria, says CEO Francis Dufay
Read more »