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ZESN Ballot Update
Zimbabwe Election Support Network
July 01, 2011

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Introduction

The period between May and June 2011 saw a number of interesting political developments at local and regional level. It was a month of heightened suspense as Zimbabweans awaited the South African Special Summit on Zimbabwe to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa following Livingstone and Windhoek. In addition, the decision to suspend the SADC Tribunal until 2012 and implications for rule of law in the region and recourse for citizens in countries where the justice system has been corrupted are a cause for concern.

During this period dozens of MDC T activists were arrested and held in connection with the murder of the policeman in Glen View and residents in the area have witnessed increased intimidation as police investigate the murder. Further, statements by Brigadier-General Douglas Nyikayaramba that he would not salute PM Tsvangirai raised the ire of many and brought memories of 2008 when members of the security sector uttered the same statements with dire consequences for the country. This update will analyse these and other issues that took place during the period May-June 2011.

The Zimbabwe Election Support Network remains dedicated to the promotion of democratic elections in Zimbabwe. In line with this objective, the organisation continues to analyse the political environment in the 210 constituencies where its observers are deployed. This update is informed by observations from these constituencies and broadly captures national political developments in Zimbabwe.

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