The following are amongst the stakeholders that ZHRC interacted with: 6.1 Zimbabwe Electoral Commission ZHRC engaged the Provincial Elections Officers, District Election Officers, ZEC officials at command centres and polling stations. A few days prior to the holding of the harmonised elections ZHRC was satisfied that ZEC was well equipped to undertake the process, having noted that the ZEC officials were in place, training had been undertaken for polling officers and many other logistical issues had been addressed before election day. Continuous engagements between ZHRC and ZEC on various platforms cemented relations of the two Independent Commissions, allowing open dialogue on issues affecting the electorate, political parties and independent candidates. The engagements also enabled sharing of ideas and identification of areas for improvement. The ZHRC alerted ZEC of any complaints of election malpractice which needed its intervention. That way, ZHRC provided ZEC with issues they could address at Multi-Party Liaison Committee meetings, ensuring that political parties and independent candidates acted in a manner consistent with electoral regulations. 6.2 Zimbabwe Republic Police ZHRC was cognisant of and appreciated the cooperation of the ZRP throughout the electoral process. The ZHRC appreciated the positive responses received in addressing complaints that the Commission referred to the police. For instance; during the pre- election period ZHRC brought to the attention of the police cases of forced disclosure of BVR registration, which the ZRP investigated and disseminated information on, encouraging the public to report such illegal matters to the police. ZHRC continuously engaged the ZRP Office Responsible for Investigations during the Harmonised Elections, which was headed by Senior Assistant Commissioner Erasmus Makonza, who was appointed the Commander 2018 Harmonised Elections. The Senior Assistant Commissioner informed the Commission of the numerous election related activities that the ZRP was undertaking in all Provinces. The police appointed Special Liaison Officers dispatched in all provinces who were responsible Page 45 of 55