Night talk - Political Party Profile - United Zimbabwe Alliance (UZA)

We get to know Elisabeth Valerio The founding President of the United Zimbabwe Alliance (UZA) a political party formed in May 2021.  She is the only woman of the 10 candidates on the 2023 Presidential ballot in Zimbabwe. Prior to entering politics, Elisabeth began her career as a biochemist working in the biotechnology industry. We reflect on her party's perfomance at Zimbabwe's recent election, her reaction to President's Mnagnagwa's presidency and leadership.   We also touch on the culture of Zimbabwe and in particular how it then impacts on the political landscape of the country, which has been described as 'Patriarchal' -How does this impact the participation of women in the politics of Zimbabwe?    Oliver Dickson spoke to Elisabeth Valerio- The founding President of the United Zimbabwe Alliance (UZA) a political party formed in May 2021. She is the only woman of the 10 candidates on the 2023 Presidential ballot in Zimbabwe