parameters for peaceful demonstrations and respect for national institutions. c. Election candidates must abide by the ZEC Code of Conduct and there is need for strict enforcement of the Code of Conduct. Parliament should consider passing a law to empower ZEC to sanction candidates who breach the Code of Conduct. d. A thorough review should be undertaken of all laws relating to hate speech, abuse of cyberspace and incitement to commit acts of violence. e. Political parties should be encouraged at all times to preach unity for the benefit of all Zimbabweans in order for the people to be able to live together as citizens of one nation despite their political differences. 7.3. Electoral Reforms a. In order to enhance efficiency and transparency in the announcement of election results, the Commission recommends the development of ICT facilities for expeditious transmission of results to the Command Centre as soon as practicable. b. The Commission recommends that Parliament should consider adopting legislation to shorten the time taken in the announcement of presidential results in future elections. 51 51

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