13 February in African history

SADC sends 70 observers to monitor presidential elections in Zimbabwe

Southern African Development Community sent 70 observers on this day to Zimbabwe to observe the presidential elections. The team would return in the following month. The same elections were monitored by South Africa.

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South African government sends 60 election observers to Zimbabwe

South African government sent over 60 observers led by Sam Motsuenyane to monitor presidential elections in Zimbabwe. The team would return in the following month.

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Draft constitution for Zimbabwe rejected in referendum

a draft constitution was rejected in a referendum by 55% of the voters on this day in 2000.

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State security agents detain Harare Polytechnic students

State security agents detained over 50 Harare Polytechnic students who were protesting for the state to address exorbitant fees being charged by state higher learning institutions.

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Zimbabwean Union rugby player Farai Mudariki born

Farai Mudariki, a Zimbabwean rugby union player was born on this day in 1995.

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