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A Societal Turning Point- A LEMHster’s Election Experience

Mufakose--- In Mufakose, a vibrant neighbourhood in Harare, Zimbabwe, the year 2023 brought an important election to the community. However, despite the lively atmosphere, women in Mufakose continued to face marginalisation in politics and leadership roles. Efforts...

Chitungwiza- A LEMHster Election Experience

Chitungwiza--I am a LEMHster, and I want to share my experience on what was going on  in my community during the elections in terms of participation of women, the violence and how young women were being treated. With the low numbers of female representation on...

Zimbabwe’s 2023 Election–A LEMHster’s Election Experience

Ward R5, Manicaland--- As harmonised elections draw nearer, Zimbabweans are urged to participate in the political process peacefully as they decide who they want to be their leader for the next five years. However, citizens do not have the same political views, thus...

A 2023 Election Short Story

Chitungwiza-- As I boarded a bus to work on Tuesday 22 August, elections were the talk of the town. A man old enough to be my father watched a video of the CCC campaigns that happened the previous day. Beaming with hope, he drew attention with his boisterous laugh....

Women in Politics During the 2023 Harmonised Elections

Mutare---Defying ideals and norms set by the values of patriarchy outlining how women should be submissive stay-at-home mothers waiting to raise children, the women in Mutare Urban flocked to their different polling stations to cast their votes in accordance...

Remembering the Heroines of the Liberation Struggle

Remembering the Heroines of the Liberation Struggle

In our nation, August is known as Heroes’ Month, commemorating the men and women who laid their lives in the liberation struggle for Zimbabwean Independence. As we celebrate our decorated heroes, we want to shine a light on the heroines that contributed to the fight...