Exclusion by inclusion: Zimbabwe’s quota system under scrutiny

By reserving 60 parliamentary seats for women through proportional representation, Zimbabwe’s constitutional quota system aimed to rectify gender disparities in political participation. Over a decade later, however, questions linger about its effectiveness. Critics argue the framework inadvertently perpetuates exclusion, with political parties sidelining women from key constituency races, and societal attitudes reinforcing entrenched barriers.

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Exclusion by inclusion: Zimbabwe’s quota system under scrutiny

By reserving 60 parliamentary seats for women through proportional representation, Zimbabwe’s constitutional quota system aimed to rectify gender disparities in political participation. Over a decade later,...

Mphoko’s wish was to be buried at his plot in Bulawayo: family

Late VP follows Mugabe in Heroes Acre snub...

Villagers protest cement project ahead of Hurungwe Council meeting

Elderly suffer the most, vegetable gardens burnt down and fields cordoned off in callous displacement operation...

Govt urged to prioritise NatPharm in budget allocation

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development must prioritise the National Pharmaceutical Company (NatPharm) in its...

Ncube Sues Tshabangu Over Parliamentary Reshuffle

Leaders from a faction of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party, who were recently removed...

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