A contribution from a Kubatana member:

Reform traditional leadership. I think one of the key reforms necessary for a sustainable election in our country is traditional leadership reform. Most rural districts in the country are not free to exercise their rights due to the influence of traditional leaders. They execute their duties partisanly & are in political party structures which is unconstitutional.This raises suspicion from people of credibility of elections. The government & civic groups must engage traditional leaders & massively educate them about their role in the community & avoid being horse ridden by political parties.

Check out a recipe for free and fair elections published on Kalabash – from the streets to the web. Ingredients include:

4 tablespoons of dignity
A pinch of pride in Zimbabwe and the people outside of party politics
Half a cup of democratic processes
A splashing of reflection on the last decade
An ounce of foresight

Creativity is the power to reject the past, to change the status quo, and to seek new potential. – Ai Weiwei

SAPES Policy Dialogue Forum

The Role Of Political Parties In Resource Governance In Southern Africa

Date: Friday 28 June 2013
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Venue: SAPES Seminar Room, 4 Deary Avenue, Belgravia, Harare

Moderator: Gilbert Mudenda, SAPES Trust (Zambia)
Panellists: Yao Graham, Third World Network (Ghana), Masego Madzwamuse, OSISA (Botswana)

All Welcome