proclaimed by the President if this becomes necessary. • The provision also clarifies that the system of continuous registration of voters will operate uninterruptedly during any new registration of voters. • It also states that voters on the old voters roll will be automatically transferred to the new voters roll by simply presenting themselves to the appropriate constituency registrar and producing proof of identity. • In addition, it enables voters otherwise registered in constituencies in which they are not resident to be re-registered in appropriate constituencies upon proof of identity and residence. • Furthermore, the clause inserts new section 36B, stipulating an expedited procedure for the removal of deceased, absent or disqualified voters from the voters roll. Analysis • The state of the voters roll has long been a contentious issue in Zimbabwe with many calls for a more transparent and credible system of voter registration. Analysts of the current voters roll argue that it contains too many irregularities including inaccuracies and omissions, even names of persons who are deceased. It also excludes persons who otherwise should be on the roll. The possibility for a completely new voters roll which is introduced by this provision is a welcome development for a fresh start. • The only challenge at this stage is the timing and resources, in that the process would have to be expedited before a new election is called. At present there are indications that the election may be held in August 2012. Before that a Constitutional Referendum would have been held. This leaves just 12 months between now and August 2012 to carry out all the necessary obligations required before an election is held. All these take a great deal of time and if new voter registration is to be one of them, it is imperative that the process is commenced as soon as possible to ensure everything is in place by August 2012. Voter registration is resource- 5