relevant data such as the population census data, which is necessary for purposes of carrying out a proper delimitation exercise is fast losing reliability with the passage of time since the last census was conducted in 2012. In addition, while population data is an important factor in the delimitation process, it is by no means the only crucial data set required. More significant is the data on voter registration and the voters’ roll. If that data can be captured in time for the 2018 elections and there is a credible and trusted voters roll, that should be a good data set to complement the census data for purposes of carrying out the delimitation process. This means there is a need to focus strongly on the establishment of a new and credible voters’ roll which subscribes to international accepted standards of accuracy, accessibility, efficiency, inclusivity and transparent. 4. Conclusion Given both the merits and demerits of having the delimitation exercise carried out either in 2018 or in 2023, this presents a dilemma of choice. In such situations, democracy dictates that the matter be referred back to the people for consideration. The people of Zimbabwe must decide whether they want the delimitation to be held in 2018 or 2023. However, irrespective of what the people will choose it remains imperative that there be a reliable, accurate voters’ roll in place in order for the process to produce accurate electoral boundaries first. This process can however only be conducted subject to adequate legal and administrative reforms and the finalisation of other electoral related processes that produce information for fair delimitation of electoral boundaries to take place. 5. Recommendations In light of the above, and regardless of whether the delimitation is carried out in 2018 or 2023, a number of recommendations can be made to the relevant authorities to improve the delimitation exercise in Zimbabwe: 5.1 Legislative Reforms  The provisions of the Electoral Law which are no longer consistent with the new Constitution must be amended. While the Constitution and the Electoral Act go some way to advance the principles which underpin delimitation, more can be done to ensure that the delimitation process is open, efficient, effective and independent. 4|Page