The ZHRC Chairperson, Commissioner Elasto Hilarious Mugwadi (Centre) and Executive
Secretary, Dr Makanatsa Makonese (Right) getting ready for a television interview on Electoral
Rights.
ZHRC developed pamphlets, brochures and posters which addressed political rights
and the work of the Commission in receiving and investigating reports of politically
motivated violence and in the process reaching out to the masses in remote parts of
the country. During the entire electoral process, the ZHRC was acutely aware of the
need for increased awareness on human rights particularly in rural areas, thus, the
Commission, made efforts to intensify human rights awareness programmes in those
areas.
3.6 Nomination Court Process
ZHRC monitored the Nomination Court processes throughout the country from 11 to
15 June 2018. The courts received nomination papers for the positions of President,
Senators, Women’s Quota, National Assembly Members, Provincial Councils
Members and Councillors. The courts sat simultaneously at the High Court in Harare,
Provincial Magistrates Courts and Local Authorities Board Rooms. The process
sought to confirm candidates representing the different political parties and those
standing as independent candidates during the 30 July 2018 National Harmonised
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