ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) is grateful to its member organisations and volunteers who made observation of the Mudzi West by-election possible. This includes ZESN members who assisted in recruitment and pre-planning processes. Without their support, the election observation mission would not have succeeded. ZESN is indebted to volunteers who observed electoral processes, voter registration and election-day processes, dedicating considerable time and effort. ZESN observers objectively reported on the processes. ZESN commends the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) whose cooperation is indispensable to our successful election observation. The professional conduct of their polling officers is commendable. ZESN also applauds citizens of Zimbabwe for voting in a peaceful environment during this byelection. 3|P a g e