CHAPTER 7 Elections 94. Provision of elections (1) Every citizen of Zimbabwe of eighteen years of age or above and of sound mind has the right to vote and is entitled to be registered as a voter for all elections and referenda (2) The State must ensure that all persons qualified to vote have an opportunity to exercise their right to vote. Elections to Parliament must be held not later than thirty days before the expiration of the term of office of the current Parliament. (3) (4) The Independent Electoral Commission must publicly announce the exact dates of the election at least ninety days before the proposed date. (5) At any election or referendum, voting must be by secret ballot. (6) Unless there are exceptional circumstances determined by the Independent Electoral Commission, the voting process for any election or referendum must be completed within a day and counting of votes must start immediately after the close of polls. (7) The State must provide equal access to the State-owned media to all political parties. (8) An Act of Parliament must provide for appeals against election results by candidates and political parties and such law must provide for final determination of the appeal within thirty days. (9) There must be a code of conduct for persons and political parties participating in elections. 47