Electoral Politics in Zimbabwe, Vol II

Electoral Politics in Zimbabwe, Vol II
Title Electoral Politics in Zimbabwe, Vol II PDF eBook
Author Esther Mavengano
Publisher Springer Nature
Pages 442
Release 2023-09-09
Genre Political Science
ISBN 3031337964

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Volume two of Electoral Politics in Zimbabwe: The 2023 Election and Beyond argues that research into Zimbabwe’s politics is multifaceted and topical, particularly because for more than two decades now, this Southern African state has been dogged by multiple problems including hyperinflation, drought, escalating poverty levels, extremely high unemployment rates and political instabilities. The volume’s overall goal is to ignite intellectual discussions and practical action towards turning the political wheels that have been in place for decades. The first segment examines the interface between gender and electoral politics in Zimbabwe. The second part discusses the role of the media in Zimbabwe’s electoral politics. The third section reflects on the role of traditional leaders and religious discourses in Zimbabwe’s electoral politics. The book will be a key resource to colleges, universities and organisations in Zimbabwe, the Southern Africa region and even beyond.

Social Media and Elections in Africa, Volume 2

Social Media and Elections in Africa, Volume 2
Title Social Media and Elections in Africa, Volume 2 PDF eBook
Author Martin N. Ndlela
Publisher Springer Nature
Pages 281
Release 2020-02-14
Genre Social Science
ISBN 3030326829

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This book, the second of two volumes, explores the challenges and opportunities presented by the increased presence of social media within African politics. Electoral processes in Africa have assumed new dimensions due to the influence of social media. As social media permeates different aspects of elections, it is ostensibly creating new challenges and opportunities. Most evident are the challenges of hate speech, misogyny and incivility. This book considers the impact of digital media before, during, and after elections, as well as authorities' attempts to legislate and regulate the internet in response. Contributions to this volume analyse social media posts, transgressive images, newspaper articles, and include case studies of Algeria, Zimbabwe, Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria and Uganda. This results in the delivery of an original depiction of the use of social media in a variety of African contexts. This book will appeal to academics and students of media and communication studies, political studies, journalism, sociology, and African studies.

Power Politics in Zimbabwe

Power Politics in Zimbabwe
Title Power Politics in Zimbabwe PDF eBook
Author Michael Bratton
Publisher
Pages 281
Release 2015-10-07
Genre History
ISBN 9781626373884

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Zimbabwe¿s July 2013 election brought the country¿s ¿inclusive¿ power-sharing interlude to an end and installed Mugabe and ZANU-PF for yet another¿its seventh¿term. Why? What explains the resilience of authoritarian rule in Zimbabwe? Tracing the country¿s elusive search for political stability across the decades, Michael Bratton offers a careful analysis of the failed power-sharing experiment, an account of its institutional origins, and an explanation of its demise. In the process, he explores key challenges of political transition: constitution making, elections, security-sector reform, and transitional justice.

Social Media and Elections in Africa, Volume 1

Social Media and Elections in Africa, Volume 1
Title Social Media and Elections in Africa, Volume 1 PDF eBook
Author Martin N. Ndlela
Publisher Springer Nature
Pages 246
Release 2020-01-02
Genre Social Science
ISBN 3030305538

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This book brings together fresh evidence and new theoretical frameworks in a unique analysis of the increasing role of social media in political campaigns and electoral processes across Africa. Supported by contemporary and historical cases studies, it engages with the main drives behind the various appropriations of social media for election campaigns, organization, and voter mobilization. Contributors in this volume delve into changing and complex aspects of social media, offering an appraisal of theoretical perspectives and examining fascinating case studies which social media use is redefining elections across Africa. Contributions show that new media ecologies are resulting in new policy regimes, user behaviors, and communication models that have implications for electoral processes. The book also provides preliminary analysis of emerging forms of algorithm-driven campaigns, fake news, information distortions and other methods that undermine electoral democracy in Africa.

Electoral Politics in Zimbabwe, Volume I

Electoral Politics in Zimbabwe, Volume I
Title Electoral Politics in Zimbabwe, Volume I PDF eBook
Author Esther Mavengano
Publisher Springer Nature
Pages 329
Release 2023-04-28
Genre Political Science
ISBN 3031271408

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Volume one of Electoral Politics in Zimbabwe pays special attention to the overarching view that the 2023 harmonized elections define the fate of the major presidential contenders and their parties as well as (re) shaping the political and economic trajectories of the nation. Cognizant of the complex nature of the Zimbabwean political realm and nuanced dynamics at play, the chapters in this volume cover three interrelated themes: the electoral environment in Zimbabwean politics; language, politics, and elections in Zimbabwe; and lastly, electoral institutions and human rights in Zimbabwean politics. The chapters foreground the ongoing tensions and politicking between the two main rivals, the ruling party, ZANU PF and the main opposition party, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). The contributors also highlight the impact of internal tensions and factionalism within the contending parties, the apparent voter apathy, disconcerting voices due to claims about lack of transparency and a toxic political space as factors impacting on the outcome of the 2023 presidential elections. The volume will appeal to academics and practitioners in politics, human rights, religion, gender, media, languages, linguistics, and development studies.

The Army and Politics in Zimbabwe

The Army and Politics in Zimbabwe
Title The Army and Politics in Zimbabwe PDF eBook
Author Blessing-Miles Tendi
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Pages 351
Release 2020-01-16
Genre Biography & Autobiography
ISBN 1108472893

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An essential biographical record of General Solomon Mujuru, one of the most controversial figures within the history of African liberation politics.

Excelgate

Excelgate
Title Excelgate PDF eBook
Author Jonathan N. Moyo
Publisher
Pages 234
Release 2019
Genre Elections
ISBN 9781779295835

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