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James Muzondidya, Part-time Lecturer, African History and Politics, University of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe by-elections are attracting huge crowds, but don't read too much into them

Zimbabwe's opposition Citizens Coalition for Change supporters attend an election campaign rally in Harare, in February. Zimbabwe, 20 February. EPA-EFE/Aaron Ufumeli

Zimbabweans are set to cast their votes in key parliamentary and local government by-elections on 26 March 2022. The by-elections have the potential to set the tone for next year’s national elections.

Zimbabwe’s national assembly has 270 parliamentarians of which 210 are elected. The 60 additional parliamentarians are brought into the house through a quota system reserved for women.

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