insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: LPM’s Lifalaza Simataa Criticizes SEOM Report’s Impact The Landless People's Movement (LPM) has raised concerns about the effectiveness and impact of observer mission reports, particularly those conducted by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM). According to LPM’s Lifalaza Simataa, such reports often lack enforcement mechanisms and fail to hold electoral bodies accountable for discrepancies in elections. Simataa expressed skepticism regarding the weight these reports carry beyond their written mandates, arguing that governing bodies […] today17 February, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 LPM Questions Credibility of SADC Observer Mission Reports The Landless People's Movement has questioned the effectiveness of observer mission reports, arguing that they lack enforcement and fail to ensure electoral integrity. LPM spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa specifically criticized the SADC Electoral Observation Mission report on Zimbabwe, highlighting contradictions between the report's findings and official endorsements by regional leaders. In its 29 November 2024 preliminary report, SEOM says it will provide further analysis in its final report, including recommendations for […] today17 February, 2025
insert_link World India’s election kicks off Friday with nearly 1 billion voters It's the final countdown to the start of the world's largest election. Nearly 1 billion people are eligible to vote. Polling will be conducted in seven phases with a winner declared only on June 4th. A total of 970 million people are eligible to vote in the election – more than the populations of the US, European Union and Russia combined. There will be more than a million polling stations […] today18 April, 2024
