That there is general political tolerance and maturity displayed by the various political
parties which reflects good tenets of democracy;
That there is preparedness on the part of ZEC to deliver and ensure the conduct of
credible harmonised elections on the 30th July 2018.
From all the aforesaid, the ZHRC however, remains concerned with the use of hate
speech by some political parties at their rallies with the potential of causing conflicts;
The ZHRC is also concerned with a few cases reported of vote buying in some
Provinces where food aid distribution along party lines, was noted. This has the effect
of militating against a level playing field;
The Commission remains concerned with the cases of intimidation of voters in some
Provinces and has highlighted and advised stakeholders such as Chiefs, Headmen
and those entrusted to lead the people, to desist from such practice.
Despite noting the few cases above, the ZHRC is confident that the prevailing
environment in the country is conducive for the holding of credible elections in
Zimbabwe on the 30th July 2018. In the same vein, the Commission is urging
employers, both private and public to allow their workers time off to go and exercise
their right to vote which comes once in every five years.
The ZHRC encourages the electorate to continue with the peaceful conduct
throughout the election period including the counting of and announcement of votes.
Candidates and voters are urged to accept the outcome of results and ensure that
peace prevails so that everyone continues to enjoy their human rights and freedoms
enshrined in the Bill of Rights in the Constitution.
Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission
Offices: 144 Samora Machel Ave
Harare
49 JNM Nkomo Street (between 3rd and 4th Avenues)
Bulawayo
Website: www.zhrc.org.zw
Email: info@zhrc.org.zw
ZHRC Toll Free line is 08080245
Telephone Numbers
Harare Office (04)703 617, 700705, 700710, Bulawayo Office (09) 64170-3
Mobile Hotline Numbers
0771 838 654/ 0771 838 655/ 0771 838 656